What you can book
You can reserve City recreation facilities for sports leagues, tournaments, birthday parties, weddings, corporate events, and community gatherings. The following venues are available:
- Westbrook Community Arena and Eastfield Twin Arenas: ice pads for hockey, ringette, broomball, and figure skating.
- Tamsin Valley Leisure Centre: gymnasiums with scoreboards, backstops, and a sound system.
- Northgate Aquatic Centre: main pool and leisure pool for swim meets and private lessons.
- Ambrel Lake Recreation Centre: gymnasium and program rooms for indoor events.
- Park shelters: bookable shelters at Ambrel Lake Park and Riverside Flats Park.
- Meeting rooms: Tamsin Room and Mill Street Room at the Main Branch Library, Northgate Room, and Ambrel Room.
How to book
You can book a facility online, by phone, or in person. To view a full list of spaces, visit Find a City facility.
Online: Visit the Wrenford RecBook Online portal to view availability, submit a request, and pay your fees securely.
Phone or in person: Call the Recreation Facilities Booking Office or visit the Service Wrenford counter at City Hall. Staff can help you choose the right space and walk you through the application.
Processing time: Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Allow five to ten business days for standard requests. Last-minute bookings may be available if the space is open.
Fees and deposits
All bookings require a base fee and a refundable damage deposit. Fees vary by facility and season.
- Arena ice time: $145.00 per hour for adults, $72.50 per hour for minor programs or community groups.
- Gymnasium and hall space: $110.00 per hour.
- Park shelter: $85.00 per day.
- Meeting rooms: $35.00 per hour.
A $200.00 refundable deposit is required for all arena and gymnasium bookings. Park shelter and meeting room deposits are $100.00. Deposits are returned within ten business days if the space is left in good condition and all equipment is accounted for.
Cancellation and insurance
You must give written notice to cancel or change a booking.
- More than fourteen days before the event: full refund of fees and deposit.
- Seven to fourteen days before the event: fifty percent refund of fees; deposit returned.
- Less than seven days before the event: fees are non-refundable; deposit may be forfeited.
Outside groups, commercial organizations, and events serving alcohol must provide a certificate of liability insurance naming the City of Wrenford as additionally insured for at least $2,000,000.00. Submit your certificate at least twenty-one days before your event date.
Accessibility and equipment
All our arenas and gymnasiums are wheelchair accessible. We provide basketballs, volleyballs, shuttlecocks, and floor hockey gear at Tamsin Valley Leisure Centre. Ice resurfacing is included in all arena bookings. If you need special equipment or accessible seating arrangements, mention it when you book.
Booking requirements
You must be at least eighteen years old to book a facility, or a parent or guardian must co-sign the application. For youth groups under eighteen, a responsible adult must be present at all times. All renters must sign a facility use agreement before receiving access keys or codes.
Respect for people and property
Wrenford recreation facilities are shared community spaces. All renters must follow the Community Standards By-law 2023-099 and the facility usage guidelines. This includes keeping noise levels reasonable, cleaning up after your event, and ensuring all participants are supervised. Damages or excessive cleaning required due to your event will be deducted from your deposit or billed to you directly.
Need help?
If you need assistance with a booking, want to report a maintenance issue, or have questions about insurance requirements, contact the Recreation Facilities Booking Office.
- Phone: 519-555-0140
- Email: [email protected]
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.