Book a Football Field
Football field uses
Our fields can be reserved for a number of uses. Some examples are:
- Football
- Flag football
- Touch football
- Australian football
- Gaelic football
- Soccer
- Bubble soccer
- Rugby
- Lacrosse
- Field hockey
- Bocce ball
- Quidich
- Grass volleyball
- Ultimate frisbee
- Triathlon
- Modified biathlon
- Cross country races
- Day camps
- Birthday parties
- Movie in the park
- Snowshoeing
Football field quality
Football fields are ranked by class (B-E), based on quality of amenities, level of maintenance and booking rates.
B-class premium fields
B-class fields are quality fields found in most City athletic parks. They may have staff and/or amenities such as seating, lights, change rooms, washrooms (some portable) and concessions.
Field Maintenance: Regular grass cutting.
- Glenmore Athletic Park 5300 19 Street S.W.
- New Brighton Athletic Park 5801 130 Avenue S.E.
- Optimist Athletic Park 5020 26 Ave S.W.
- Shouldice Athletic Park 1515 Home Road N.W.
C-class premium fields
C-class fields are located in athletic parks, but have no staff onsite and limited amenities.
Field Maintenance: Reduced levels of turf management.
- Optimist field #15 5020 26 Ave S.W.
- Pop Davies Athletic Park 6415 Ogden Road S.E.
- Woodbine Athletic Park 24th Street & Woodpark Blvd. S.E.
D-class economy fields
D-class fields are found in most parks and are normally located near Community Associations or open spaces. They are unstaffed with no amenities.
Field Maintenance: By Calgary Parks. Mowing is sporadic. Surface may not be level.
Field tag numbers are found at the site either on the soccer posts or ball diamond back stop. If the first number is ‘1’ the field is a D-class facility (example: S1TUS02).
E-class economy fields
E-class fields are found on school properties. They are unstaffed with no amenities.
Field Maintenance: By the school boards (limited management).
Field tag numbers are found at the site either on the soccer posts or ball diamond back stop. If the first number is a ‘5’ or ‘6’ it is an E-class facility (example: B5MON03).
Outdoor artificial turf
Artificial turf fields have higher rental rates that vary based on seasonal demands.
Field Maintenance: Regular maintenance.
Outdoor artificial turf locations (higher price):
- Ernest Manning Athletic Park 20 Springborough Blvd S.W.
- Shouldice Athletic Park 1515 Home Road N.W.
Indoor artificial turf
Artificial turf fields have higher rental rates that vary based on seasonal demands.
Field Maintenance: Regular maintenance.
Indoor artificial turf locations (higher price):
- Shouldice Seasonal Dome 1515 Home Road N.W.
Cost comparison
Choose a booking type
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I'm interested in top-tier fields suitable for tournaments and large crowds.
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I'm interested in indoor, artificial turf fields for year round use.
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I'm interested in indoor, artificial turf fields for seasonal use.
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I'm interested in premium or quality outdoor artificial turf fields with a high level of maintenance.
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I'm interested in higher-priced, premium or quality fields with a high level of maintenance.
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I'm interested in lower-cost fields. Maintenance is not a top priority.