Cricket Update, Oct. 22, 2026

The construction of the cricket pitch with buffer zone is now complete.

For the remainder of the season, only cricket play by permit will be allowed beginning Saturday, Oct. 24 and only available:

  • Saturday, Oct. 24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, Oct. 31, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Nov. 1, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

To support the successful reopening of the field, City staff will be onsite during permitted play times, as well as before and after scheduled use periods. If you have questions or concerns while staff are present, please speak with staff directly. We are working to educate both players and neighbours.

Reminder:

  • Organized cricket activity must comply with the City's Parks By-law and applicable permitting requirements.

  • Signage is installed at the pitch noting rules of play for the park, including time of play

  • The field has been designed and built for adult recreational and youth cricket using hardball.

  • Use of the field is restricted to the types of cricket activity for which the facility was designed.

If City staff are not available in the park during business hours, please call 905-335-7777.

As of Nov. 2, the cricket pitch will close for the season, and fencing will be installed.

Cricket Terms and Conditions of Use

  1. Permitted Season of Play
    The (cricket) Organization acknowledges and agrees that all cricket activities at the Central Park cricket facility shall be permitted only during the period of May 1 through Oct. 31 of each calendar year, unless otherwise authorized in writing by the City. For 2026, permitting will be done until Nov. 1.

  1. Permitted Hours of Play
    The Organization acknowledges and agrees that cricket activities at the Central Park cricket facility shall be restricted to the following approved hours of operation until Nov. 1, 2026:

  1. Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    No organized play (sanctioned sport) shall be permitted outside of these hours or on statutory holidays.

  1. Eligible Categories of Play
    The Organization acknowledges and agrees that use of the Central Park cricket pitch shall be limited to:

    1. Adult recreational cricket activities; and
    2. Youth cricket activities as defined and recognized by Cricket Ontario.
      Competitive, commercial, or other forms of play not expressly authorized under this Agreement are prohibited (i.e, tapeball).

  1. Compliance and Member Communication
    The Organization confirms that it has communicated these terms and conditions to its members, participants, coaches, officials, and volunteers, and agrees to ensure compliance with all applicable rules governing use of the Central Park cricket facility. The Organization shall be responsible for the conduct of its members and participants and for ensuring adherence to the permitted season, approved hours of play, and eligible categories of use outlined herein.

  1. Breach of Terms
    Failure to comply with any of the above conditions may result in the suspension or termination of facility access privileges at the sole discretion of the City.

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