Looking for a place to host a party, meeting, sporting event or function?  

There are a​ wide variety of City-owned facilities in your local community available to rent for all occasions - from gymnasiums to pools, meeting rooms to heritage homes, and arenas to a theatre - there are options to suit all needs.  

For a complete list of facilities and details, please refer to Venues & Amenities.

To Permit a Facility - Call 905.832.8500 for all facilities, except for:

City Playhouse Theatre Rentals: 905.303.2000	Swimming Pool Rentals:       Call your local pool.

For Rental Availability - Search online at vaughan.ca/RecOnline or call 905.832.8500

Party Packages | Call 905.832.8500 | vaughan.ca/partytime

Check out the wide variety of fun-filled themed party package options to meet your celebratory needs! Got a special request? We'll do our best to help make your special occasion a success.

Community Service Organizations (C.S.O.) 

Community Service Organization (CSO): A City-approved Vaughan-based, not for profit community organization run by an elected and volunteer board of directors whose prime purpose is to provide recreation, community or leisure services to the residents of Vaughan. Groups must be comprised of 75% residents except in the case of minor sports groups (aged 19 and under) that must be comprised of 90% house-league residents. The application requirements, terms and conditions and eligibility criteria are defined in the CSO policy. 

Facility Allocation Policy

The City of Vaughan, Recreation Services department promotes and recognizes that municipal parks, recreation, heritage and other facilities are integral to healthy communities and intended to be used by the public. The City encourages community members to use municipal facilities that enhances community enjoyment, involvement, health and wellness. The Department encourages these active living, social and other activities that enhance the well being, health and quality of life to residents and acknowledges that use of City owned facilities directly aid in facilitating these activities.

Fairs & Festivals Support Program

Vaughan is a City of choice that promotes diversity, innovation and opportunity for all citizens, fostering a vibrant community life that is inclusive, progressive, environmentally responsible and sustainable. It is recognized that this vision can be achieved through various initiatives such as community-based heritage, village fairs and festivals. The City will continue to support and encourage these events planned by volunteer groups that assist in enriching and preserving its diverse community.

The purpose of the Fairs & Festivals Support Program is to demonstrate Vaughan's support for these types of events by establishing criteria that will enable qualifying groups to receive further assistance.