The Town of Essex rents ice pads, pools, sports fields, pavilions and picnic areas. We also offer a wide range of community and meeting rooms to suit a variety of occasions. From small meetings to large gatherings, we can accommodate your social and business needs.
Visit Facilities to learn more about the types of facilities available.
To check availability of town facilities and sports fields, visit essexconnect.ca.
To book facilities for use on a regular basis, please complete the Requests for Facilities Form.
Deadlines for block bookings are as follows:
Facility |
Deadline |
Season |
Ice pads |
June |
August to April |
Rink floors |
April |
May to August |
Swimming pools |
June |
September to September |
Sports fields |
February |
April to September |
To book an ice pad, ball diamond, soccer field, pavilion or arena meeting room, call Parks and Facilities at 519-776-7336, ext. 1301.
To book a pool, community centre, gymnasium or community meeting room, call Recreation and Culture at 519-776-7336, ext. 1052. You can also submit your rental request online by submitting our Request for Facilities Form.
All user groups and individuals must carry liability insurance when renting a Town facility. To find out more, view our Facility Rental User Group Insurance page.
The Town has developed an Alcohol Risk Management Policy in order to prevent alcohol-related problems within its facilities and to promote a safe and enjoyable environment for those who use these facilities. View the Alcohol Risk Management Policy.
To book a facility at Co-An Park, contact them directly. Contact information for Co-An Park is provided in the contact box on this page.
Contact Us
Recreation and Culture
Essex Recreation Complex, 242 Talbot Street North, Essex, Ontario N8M 2E1, T. 519-776-7336 ext 1350
recreationandculture@essex.ca