Book a cricket pitch

A cricket pitch or ground is primarily used for practicing and playing the sport of cricket, but it can also be used for Australian football. We have several cricket pitches available to book.

Seasonal open/close schedule

Dates Actions

April 15

Fields open for the season (weather pending)

Oct 15

Fields close for the season 

Cricket pitch classes

Calgary's Cricket pitches are D class fields. They are maintained by Calgary Parks. Mowing is sporadic. For maintenance requests, call 311.

Cricket pitch locations and features

Calgary's Cricket pitches are unstaffed and have no amenities. They are normally located near Community Associations or open spaces that are not on school property. Most are lined.

Drop In Locations Booking code

Inland #2 - 5563 112 Ave N.W.

Hillhurst-Riley Park #2 - 800 12 St N.W.

Prairie Winds Cricket Field  - 4004 54 Ave N.E.  

Minor Only Locations

Red Carpet - 6640 14 Ave S.E.

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Cityscape - 10557 Cityscape Dr N.E.

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Cornerstone Cricket Field - 3998 Cornerstone Blvd N.E.

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Bookable Locations

Inland #1 - 5563 112 Ave N.W.

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East Sheppard - 11920 44 St S.E.

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Hillhurst-Riley Park #1 - 800 12 St N.W.

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Martha Haven - 5373 80 Ave N.E.

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Martindale Park - 110 Martin Crossing Park N.E.

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Westwinds Cricket Ground - 5125 40 street N.E.

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Rental rates

D & E-class field administration fee

An administration fee of $10.50 applies to bookings for D and E-class fields, unless the total hourly rate exceeds $10.50. For example:

  • 1-hour booking at the minor rate: 
    The cost would be $14.74 ($4.24 hourly rate + $10.50 administration fee).
  • 3-hour booking at the minor rate: 
    The cost would be $12.72 ($4.24 hourly rate x 3 hours). There is no administration fee because the total exceeds $10.50.

Note: Baseball diamonds and cricket pitches must be booked in 3-hour increments starting at 9 a.m., noon, 3 p.m. or 6 p.m. Weekday booking requests prior to 6 p.m. require a tournament application.

2026 D & E-class rates & fees

Playfield class Minor rates Adult rates

D-class

$4.24/hr

$24.40/hr

E-class

$2.12/hr

$5.14/hr

2025 D & E-class rates & fees

2025 D & E-class rates & fees

Playfield class Minor rates Adult rates

D-class

$4.16/hr

$23.92/hr

E-class

$2.08/hr

$5.04/hr

Prices include GST.

A $5.75 risk management fee is applied to each permit.

No refunds are given for inclement weather/rainouts, with the exception of approved tournaments.

Booking Schedule

The booking of Cricket pitches is available first to renewal users.

New requests for booking cricket pitches are handled on a first-come, first-served basis. All diamonds can be booked on or after the Public Day of the season. 

Prior to Public day: Response times for tournament or day camp applications and renewal permits will vary and are not guaranteed as this is a high volume period.

Public Day: Application volumes are high on and in the days immediately following Public Day.  Response times to these applications can vary and is not guaranteed.

After public day: Throughout the season responses for most playfield applications can take up to a maximum of five business days to process. Tournament or day camp requests can take an additional four weeks to receive approval from the appropriate area office.

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Oct. 16 - Nov. 14, 2025 New requests for special events, tournaments and day camps

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To be considered priority for 2026, all special event, tournament and day camp request must be submitted using the Playfield Tournament/Special Event Application form.

Important: Requests submitted outside the designated date range and or before Public Day will not be processed.

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Dec. 15, 2025 Renewal permits emailed this week.

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Jan. 15, 2026 Renewal permits cancellation and amendment deadline

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To avoid fees, cancellations and amendments for renewal permits must be submitted before Jan. 15, 2026. All other amendments can be submitted after Public day and will be subject to an amendment fee.

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Feb. 4, 2026 Public Day (one day only)

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New requests for playfields will be booked on a first come, first served basis beginning at 8:30 a.m, until 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 4, 2026. Requests must be submitted by application. Applications received outside this time will not be processed.

Normal application and phone bookings will resume once all public day applications are processed.

Cricket pitch renewal rights

Renewal rights exist when a group has a booking each year for the same time period, on the same day of the week.

Renewal bookings are based on an organization’s historical use at each individual facility for the previous year (one-year renewal rights).

  • To qualify for playfield renewal rights, you must have a booking of: a minimum of 5 dates at one playfield for the same time period, on the same day of the week, for consecutive weeks. (Example: minimum of 5 bookings at one playfield, Wednesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. for 5 consecutive weeks).
  • Renewal bookings are based on your organization’s previous booking of an individual playfield on a session-to-session basis (example: Fall renews to Fall, Winter renews to Winter).
  • If you delete dates from your renewal permit resulting in less than 5 bookings, or resulting in your bookings becoming non-consecutive each week, you may lose your renewal rights.
  • It takes 1 year to establish a renewal and 1 year to lose a renewal. 
  • New renewals are groups that have qualified for renewal status for the first time. These groups are offered a renewal if there are no operational or historical booking conflicts.
  • Special events, tournaments and track meets do not qualify for automatic renewals.

For questions about renewals, contact facilitybookings@calgary.ca.  

Availability & booking

Check field availability and submit an application using our online form. Applications can take up to seven business days to process after public day has occurred.

Bookings can also be arranged by contacting Facility Bookings. Please note that during the peak season, if your first booking is within 7 days it is best to call in your short notice requests.​

If you are having port-a-potties placed on site, you must contact The City through 3-1-1 to arrange a suitable location.

Rules, conditions & terms

Rules & regulations

General rules

  • Footwear allowed for fields: rubber-soled shoes with rubber screw-in cleats less than 1/2 inch, or running shoes. No metal cleats or cleats larger than 1/2 inch.
  • Please be considerate of community residents and all other park users.
  • Public disturbances and excessive noise, including vulgar language and honking of car horns, are prohibited.
  • Dogs are not permitted at athletic parks and playfields (Bylaw 47M2021 – Responsible Pet Ownership).
  • All groups are required to have their permit with them at all times. It is impossible to double book a field or diamond. If approached by another user group or the party refuses to vacate, please contact 311 and request a bylaw officer to be dispatched. 
  • The City reserves the right to revise or cancel permits at any time, especially if permitted bookings are found not being used.
  • The group is responsible for any damage to the field (except normal wear and tear), and to surrounding residences, schools, cars, etc. Field users are required to carry insurance and are responsible for any damage their group may cause. This may include excessive damage to the field, damage to surrounding properties (residences, schools, etc.), or vehicles.
  • Field and parking areas must be left clear of garbage.
  • Only crushed dolomite or latex may be used to mark playfields. Marking fields is the responsibility of the user group.
  • All activities and equipment shall be contained to the booked playfield and avoid encroaching on other bookable playfields.
  • No equipment is to be left on site after booking at a playfield. This includes nets, equipment storage, signage or any other inventory that is used.
  • Netting should only be secured to goal posts during the booked permitted time. All netting is to be removed after each booking. If netting remains up the City of Calgary reserves the right to remove the netting at our own discretion.
  • Vehicles are not permitted to drive on turf, including playfields.
  • Sea cans must be approved and assigned a permit to be placed at or near a playfield. Any sea cans that have not undergone this process may be subject to removal at the City of Calgary's discretion.

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Parking

  • Parking is not permitted in private parking lots, driveways, alleys or on greenspace.
  • Field users are expected to abide by all parking bylaws.

Additional rules

  • No access to fields or greenspaces that are covered in snow or extremely wet.
  • Driving tent stakes or any stakes into turf is prohibited.

Alcohol and Cannabis Consumption – Zero Tolerance

Alcohol and Cannabis Consumption – Zero Tolerance

The City of Calgary in accordance with City Bylaws has established a zero alcohol and cannabis environment at City facilities. We ask for your support as we do our best to provide safe and enjoyable family environments at all City-owned facilities.

If organizations fail to comply with the guidelines they will be contacted by a City of Calgary representative and advised of the non-compliance. By agreeing to the terms of your ensuring that all league members are aware of the guidelines. 

The Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis Act, Section 89 provides that no person may use or consume liquor in a public place or any place other than a residence, temporary residence, licensed premises or any other place as prescribed in the regulations.

Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis Act, R.S.A. June 17, 2020

Public Place

89(1) Except as provided in this Act, no person may use or consume liquor in a public place or any place other than a residence, temporary residence, licensed premises or a place or class of place prescribed in the regulations where liquor may be used or consumed.

The City of Calgary in accordance with City Bylaws has established a zero alcohol and cannabis environment at City facilities. We ask for your support as we do our best to provide safe and enjoyable family environments at all City-owned facilities.

This Act 89(1) applies to all arenas, athletic parks, pools, playfields, parking lots and multi-purpose facilities.

Fines for not complying with Bylaw # 23M2018 smoking or vaping in public spaces is $100 (Cannabis) $115.00 (Alcohol or intoxication) 

Some exceptions are:

  • Festivals/Events booked through Recreation with approval/license from The Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) agency and paid security.
  • Private adult events booked through an Athletic Park Special Event Application Form, with proof of AGLC approval/license. Security is provided for the duration of the event at a cost of $35 per hour per security guard. Security volunteers are not permitted.
  • Concessions with an AGLC license to sell alcohol.

Zero tolerance is in full effect and actions will be taken for organizations and or individuals who do not abide.

For organizations or individuals that would like to request Alcohol on site please apply through the special event application process

 

Terms & conditions

Conditions for field use

Our rental terms and conditions apply to all field users. You’ll be asked to accept them during the applications process.

Your permit must be onsite during any and all of your bookings to avoid any confusion. Your permit is proof of your rental to anyone who may need to see it.

Permits are only valid for the date, time and location specified on the reservation receipt. The City of Calgary does not post reservation notices at park or field locations. If a non-permitted user is occupying the site, the permit holder should show proof of reservation. If the non-permitted user refuses to vacate the field, please contact City staff if available on site, or call 311 and request a bylaw officer to be dispatched.

The facility permit holder (applicant/renter) is expected to adhere to the Rules & regulations governing fields in order to ensure both the safety of participants and the preservation of The City facility. As the permit holder, it is your responsibility to ensure that every player, team official, parent of players (for youth organizations), and spectator is aware of the conditions of use/regulations.

Personal information

The City collects personal information through the rental application process under authority of the:

  • Facility Booking Policy and Procedure
  • Facility Use Agreement
  • Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, section 33(c)

We use your information only to contact you about your rental application and permit as required.

Payment options

Payment terms & options

For five or less dates booked: payments are due immediately.

Spring renewal permits (start date between April 15 – June 30): payments are due 30 days prior to the start date on the permit. Spring renewal permits that are unpaid by this date will be cancelled.

For more than five dates and Summer and fall renewal permits: payments are due 30 days prior to the start date on the permit. Rental permits may be cancelled for non-payment if unpaid by the specified due date.

We accept:

  • Credit cards - Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Pay by phone during regular business hours, or online using the same email address listed on your rental permit.
  • Visa debit cards - Pay by phone during regular business hours, or online using the same email address listed on your rental permit.
  • Cash - Customers may pay with cash or debit at recreation facilities.
  • Cheques – Payable to The City of Calgary. Mail to:
    The City of Calgary Recreation MC #68
    P.O. Box 2100, Stn M #68,
    Calgary, AB, T2P 2M5.

Your permit is your official invoice.

Cancellations or changes

Rental cancellations and changes

We'll refund a cancelled booking when notified at least 30 days before the rental date. A $10.50 administration fee applies. Other conditions apply to groups with renewal rights.

  • E-class fields are non refundable after April 15th of the current year.
  • No refunds are given for inclement weather/rainouts (*exception – tournaments).
  • Rain out or inclement weather refunds for tournaments will be processed when the renter contacts Facility Bookings at 403-268-3800 (option 2) no later than the next business day after your event.
  • Refunds for tournament rain outs will be less the 25% deposit and tournament or day camp administration fee.
  • Regular bookings (Pick Up's) and renewal bookings do not qualify for inclement weather or rain out refunds.

A $10.50 administration fee also applies to changing a rental permit. The fee covers up to 10 changes per permit, per change submission. Submit cancellations or changes to Facility Bookings:

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