Sports Field Status

Check weekly playing conditions of the City's sports fields

The conditions of Burnaby's sports fields change with the weather. When weather conditions are poor, we may briefly close our playing fields. Using fields during dangerous conditions can lead to player injuries and damage the playing surface.

Field status update

Our staff inspects fields during the months of September-March for conditions like standing water on the field, frost or frozen ground conditions, ice/snow on the playing field and surrounding areas, muddy/mushy surface, etc. The removal of snow is not permitted as it damages the field.  

Open, closed, user discretion

Fields will show up as open, closed or user discretion.

• When a field is "closed", it won't be available for use until staff carry out another inspection and update the status.
• When a field is set to "user discretion", it's your responsibility to inspect the surface in advance and ensure that conditions for play are safe.
• If a team makes a poor call and continues to play when unsafe and damages the field, the City may penalize the team. We may also close the field indefinitely until we complete the necessary repairs.

Things to remember

• Snow removal is not permitted on any field.
• Always use your discretion on all Burnaby fields.
• After the allotment, remove the movable goalposts off the field and lock them away.