Burnaby Lake Sports Complex

It's always playtime at this active sports hub in central Burnaby

Extending across both sides of Kensington Ave, the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex (East and West) is home to artificial and grass fields that accommodate various outdoor sports activities, including soccer, field hockey, field lacrosse, football, rugby, cricket, tennis, archery and model aeroplane flying.  Visitor information and hours

And there's more ways to be active!

To complete this sports hub, you’ll also find indoor facilities including two arenas (Bill Copeland Sports Centre and Burnaby Lake Arena) and fitness centre (Christine Sinclair Community Centre).

Changes to parking and traffic flow at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex are in effect. See a map of the changes.

Burnaby Lake Arena is open for the 2023/2024 ice season as we replace the concrete floor at Kensington Arena

Facility details–outdoor sports fields

Field #1

Grass

Rugby, Gaelic football, Australian rules football

Field #2

Grass

Rugby, Gaelic football, Australian rules football

Field #3

Grass

Model aeroplane flying (field 3 and 4 combined for 1 cricket pitch)

Field #4

Grass

Model aeroplane flying (Field 3 and 4 combined for 1 cricket pitch)

Field #5

Grass

Model aeroplane flying (Field 5 and 6 combined for 1 cricket pitch)

Field #6

Grass

Model aeroplane flying (Field 5 and 6 combined for 1 cricket pitch)

Field #7

Grass

Soccer, rugby, Gaelic football, ultimate

Field #8

Grass

Soccer, rugby practices, Gaelic football practices, ultimate

Field #9

Grass

Soccer, rugby, Gaelic football, ultimate

Field #10

All-weather

Soccer

Diamond #1

All-weather

Softball

Field #1

Artificial turf

Football (w/cross-bars), soccer, ultimate, field lacrosse

Field #2

Artificial turf

Soccer, field hockey, field lacrosse, ultimate, flag/touch football

Field #3

Artificial turf

Soccer, field hockey, field lacrosse, ultimate, flag/touch football

Field #4

Artificial turf

Soccer, field hockey, field lacrosse, ultimate, flag/touch football

Field #5

Artificial turf

Soccer

  • 5 artificial turf fields with lights
  • 2 warm-up fields
  • 6 changerooms
  • 929 sq. m (10,000 sq. ft.) clubhouse
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Officials' room
  • Sound system
  • Announcing tower
  • Wi-Fi
  • Concession stand
Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West Map
Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West–Emergency Map

Parking

The five artificial turf playing fields on the west side of Kensington Avenue which make up Burnaby Lake Sports Complex West have four designated parking stalls, which are located in front of the Fieldhouse. A paved ramp from the parking lot provides access to field level.

Entry/Interior Access

The Sports Complex is accessed from Laurel Street, near the intersection of Kensington Avenue. The Fieldhouse interior is accessible. The entrance doors are not automatic. Paved access is provided to all fields from the Fieldhouse.

Washrooms

The washrooms and showers in the Fieldhouse are accessible.

Note

  • In addition to washrooms and showers, the Fieldhouse offers three meeting rooms (capacity 80, 35, and 20 persons), a first aid room, a referees’ change room, and a concession. The three artificial turf playing fields are suitable for soccer, field hockey, field lacrosse and football. Two of the fields are full-sized soccer pitches; one is a full-sized CFL rules football pitch. The playing fields and the meeting rooms in the Fieldhouse must be reserved, which can be done by calling 604-294-7459.

Visitor Information

Burnaby Lake Sports Complex

Contact Us

General inquiries
604-294-6047

Address:

3677 Kensington Avenue
Burnaby BC Canada
V5B 4Z6

Get Directions

To book a field, email [email protected] or call 604-294-7222.

Public transit

Visit TransLink Trip Planner.

Parking

Free parking is available and is located in front of the Fieldhouse. A paved ramp from the parking lot provides access to field level. Please note that part of the east parking lot adjacent to the Burnaby Lake Rugby Club will be closed due to construction. See map for details.

Accessibility

Designated parking stalls, washrooms, changing and shower rooms are available.

View more details in our Burnaby Access Guidebook.

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