Facilities and Facility Rentals

The Town of Essex owns and operates a wide range of indoor and outdoor facilities to meet a variety of needs. Many of our facilities can be rented for recreational and special events.

Indoor and Outdoor Facilities

Learn more about our facilities and their features by selecting from the links below:

Rent a Facility

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.

Facility Availability

To check availability of Town facilities and sports fields, visit essexconnect.ca.

Request Facility Rental

To book facilities for use, please complete the Request a Facility Rental form.

Request for Facilities Rental

or call:

  • Ice pad, baseball diamond, soccer field, pavilion or arena meeting room, call Parks and Facilities at 519-776-7336, ext. 1301.
  • Pool, community centre, gymnasium or community meeting room, call Recreation and Culture at 519-776-7336 ext. 1052.

To book a facility at Co-An Park, please contact them directly at 519-726-5434.

Seasonal Deadlines

Deadlines for seasonal 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

 

Insurance requirements

When you rent any facility or space, you will need liability insurance. This insurance covers any accidents or damage that might happen while you're using our property. Insurance costs are typically minimal, but they depend on several factors, including what’s happening during and the number of attendees at your rental.

There are two options for obtaining your insurance

We understand that every event is unique, so we've made it convenient for you to get the insurance you need. Getting insurance is quick and easy with our Facility User Liability Insurance Program. Use the online portal to create an account and get a quote or purchase insurance within minutes.

Access Insurance Portal

If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to Instant Risk Coverage by email or by phone at 1-800-517-1390.

If you already have a policy, you can choose to use your own insurance. Please review the requirements and download the form to be completed by your insurance broker:

Overnight Parking at Municipal Facilities

The Corporation of the Town of Essex offers overnight parking in the parking lot of the Essex Centre Sports Complex located at 60 Fairview Avenue W. Essex, Ontario, the Harrow and Colchester South Community Centre, located at 243 McAffee Street in Harrow, Ontario and at the Colchester Harbour located at 100 Jackson Avenue, Harrow, Ontario.

To submit a request for overnight parking, please visit the link below.