Celebrate your special event at one of Town of Ajax's many indoor facilities. Discover the perfect location for your private function at a glance!
List of Indoor Facilities, Amenities and Fees - 2023
Things to consider before you book an indoor facility |
Looking to book an indoor facility? Consider the following:
- What date and time do you prefer? What is your second choice of date/time?
- Do you have a location (facility) preference?
- How many guests will be in attendance?
- Are you playing music and/or dancing?
- Are you planning on serving alcohol?
- Familiarize yourself with the Facility Rental Terms and Conditions.
- Will this event be for youth between the ages of 13 and 17? **
** Specific rental rules apply to this type of Teen Rental. Contact the Facility Booking Office or the Customer Service Desk for further details.
5 Steps to book!
- Visit the venue or watch the Virtual Tour.
- Contact the Facility Booking Office to check availability.
- Complete the Facility Booking Rental Request Form.
- Provide payment and sign the permit and rental terms and conditions.
- 21 days prior to the event, you must submit a room set-up sheet and liquor license (if applicable). If your booking offered an initial payment, the balance of the rental fee is also due at this time.
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Current availability of select indoor facilities
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Town of Ajax Pavilions and Satellite facilities are very popular.
Check current availability below and submit a rental request with the following completed and signed documents to facilitybookings@ajax.ca
If you have already submitted for any dates/facilities that are currently NOT available, please resubmit with an alternative date/facility.
Visit a Customer Service Desk for Community Centre room or hall availability or email facilitybookings@ajax.ca
Rental Request Form
Rental Terms and Conditions
Information below is as of May 25, 2023 at 10:15A.M. and is subject to change. Check back for updates.
May |
Weekend dates (Saturday & Sunday) marked with an X below are NOT currently available.
| Saturday, May 27 | Sunday, May 28 |
Carruthers Marsh Pavilion (CMP) |
X |
X |
Greenwood Discovery Pavilion (GDP) |
X |
X |
Rotary Park Pavilion (RPP) |
X |
X |
Hartrick House (HH) |
X |
X |
Quaker Meeting House (QMH) |
X |
X |
Please Note:
Facilities listed above only allow for one (1) booking per day and are not multi-room facilities. Only one room is available at each location.
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June
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Weekend dates (Saturday & Sunday) marked with an X below are NOT currently available.
| Saturday, June 3 | Sunday, June 4 | Saturday, June 10 | Sunday, June 11 | Saturday, June 17 | Sunday, June 18 | Saturday, June 24 | Sunday, June 25 |
Carruthers Marsh Pavilion (CMP) |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Greenwood Discovery Pavilion (GDP) |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Rotary Park Pavilion (RPP) |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Hartrick House (HH) |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Quaker Meeting House (QMH) |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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X |
X |
Please Note:
Facilities listed above only allow for one (1) booking per day and are not multi-room facilities. Only one room is available at each location.
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July |
Weekend dates (Saturday & Sunday) marked with an X below are NOT currently available.
Please Note: All facilities closed Saturday, July 1. No rentals available.
| Sunday, July 2 | Saturday, July 8 | Sunday, July 9 | Saturday, July 15 | Sunday, July 16 | Saturday, July 22 | Sunday, July 23 | Saturday, July 29 | Sunday, July 30 |
Carruthers Marsh Pavilion (CMP) |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Greenwood Discovery Pavilion (GDP) |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Rotary Park Pavilion (RPP) |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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X |
X |
Hartrick House (HH) |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Quaker Meeting House (QMH) |
X |
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X |
X |
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X |
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Please Note:
Facilities listed above only allow for one (1) booking per day and are not multi-room facilities. Only one room is available at each location.
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August |
Weekend dates (Saturday & Sunday) marked with an X below are NOT currently available.
| Saturday, August 5 | Sunday, August 6 | Saturday, August 12 | Sunday, August 13 | Saturday, August 19 | Sunday, August 20 | Saturday, August 26 | Sunday, August 27 |
Carruthers Marsh Pavilion (CMP) |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Greenwood Discovery Pavilion (GDP) |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Rotary Park Pavilion (RPP) |
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X |
X |
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X |
X |
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Hartrick House (HH) |
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X |
X |
X |
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X |
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Quaker Meeting House (QMH) |
X |
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X |
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Please Note:
Facilities listed above only allow for one (1) booking per day and are not multi-room facilities. Only one room is available at each location.
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September
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Weekend dates (Saturday & Sunday) marked with an X below are NOT currently available.
| Saturday, September 2 | Sunday, September 3 | Saturday, September 9 | Sunday, September 10 | Saturday, September 16 | Sunday, September 17 | Saturday, September 23 | Sunday, September 24 | Saturday, September 30 |
Carruthers Marsh Pavilion (CMP) |
X |
X |
X |
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X |
X |
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X |
X |
Greenwood Discovery Pavilion (GDP) |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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X |
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X |
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Rotary Park Pavilion (RPP) |
X |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
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X |
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Hartrick House (HH) |
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X |
Quaker Meeting House (QMH) |
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X |
Please Note:
Facilities listed above only allow for one (1) booking per day and are not multi-room facilities. Only one room is available at each location.
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October
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Weekend dates (Saturday & Sunday) marked with an X below are NOT currently available.
| Sunday, October 1 | Saturday, October 7 | Sunday, October 8 | Saturday, October 14 | Sunday, October 15 | Saturday, October 21 | Sunday, October 22 | Saturday, October 28 | Sunday, October 29 |
Carruthers Marsh Pavilion (CMP) |
X |
X |
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Greenwood Discovery Pavilion (GDP) |
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X |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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Rotary Park Pavilion (RPP) |
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Hartrick House (HH) |
X |
X |
X |
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Quaker Meeting House (QMH) |
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X |
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X |
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Please Note:
Facilities listed above only allow for one (1) booking per day and are not multi-room facilities. Only one room is available at each location.
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Facilities, Fees and other Indoor Facility Rental Information
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Facilities and Fees |
The Town of Ajax has many recreation facilities available for use by individuals, groups or organizations.
Facilities and Fees |
Rental Fees
All facility rental fees and other applicable charges quoted are resident fees and are contained in the Town's Fee By-Law approved each year by Town Council.
Rental Fees listed below are effective January 1 to December 31, 2023.
Fees do not include tax, mandatory insurance and music fees (SOCAN/Re:Sound), if applicable.
Non-Resident Fees - a non-resident permit fee will applied to functions/events booked in some Town facilities or on Town property. Proof of residency is required from the individual who will act as the permit holder. Non-resident fees are non-refundable.
Check out the Things to know before you book and use the Facility Booking Rental Request Form to begin the booking process.
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Community Centres, Halls and Rooms |
Check out the Things to know before you book and use the Facility Booking Rental Request Form to begin the booking process.
Ajax Community Centre
NOTES:
* Initial Payment available on Daily Fee only, with balance due 21 days prior to event date. 4-hour rentals must be paid in full at time of booking. * Saturday rentals in the ACC Community Hall or Commodores Room must be a 6 hour, 7 hour or a daily rental if the request is received 30 days for more from the event date.
The Carruthers Room and the Duffins Room are available to rent on an hourly basis for $30.70/hour +HST Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm to the general public and community groups.
Facility
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Capacity
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4 Hour Fee
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Daily Fee
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Initial Payment
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HMS Community Hall (Full)
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320
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$455.20
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$911.50
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$200 *
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HMS Community Hall (Half)
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130
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$301.80
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$603.40
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$200 *
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Commodores Room
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120
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$198.30
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$396.60
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$100 *
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Captains Room
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30
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$115.20
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$231.40
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Full Payment
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Admirals Room
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32
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$115.20
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$231.40
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Full Payment
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Carruthers Room
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18
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$75.80
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$152.50
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Full Payment
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Duffins Room
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18
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$75.80
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$152.50
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Full Payment
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Audley Recreation Centre
NOTE:
* Initial Payment available on Daily Fee only, with balance due 90 days prior to event date for the ARC Community Hall (Full or any of its parts), 21 days for the ARC Community Room or Studio. 4-hour rentals must be paid in full at the time of booking. * Saturday rentals in the ARC Community Hall must be a 6 hour, 7 hour or a daily rental if the request is received 30 days for more from the event date.
Facility
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Capacity
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4 Hour Fee
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Daily Fee
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Initial Payment
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Community Hall (Full - 1A+2B+3C)
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500
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$852.20
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$1704.20
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$500
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Community Hall (1A)
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200
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$382.10
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$764.00
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$200
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Kitchen Rental Fee
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$411.40
Only available to rent with Full Hall or Hall 1A and not available to rent on its own
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Community Hall (2B)
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150
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$321.00
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$646.50
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$200
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Community Hall (3C)
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150
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$321.00
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$646.50
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$200
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Community Room
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64
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$162.10
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$324.10
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Full Payment
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Studio
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40
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$115.20
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$231.40
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Full Payment
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McLean Community Centre
NOTES:
* Initial Payment available on Daily Fee only, with balance due 21 days prior to event date. 4-hour rentals must be paid in full at the time of booking. * Saturday rentals in the MCC Community Hall must be a 6 hour, 7 hour or a daily rental if the request is received 30 days for more from the event date.
Facility
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Capacity
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4 Hour Fee
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Daily Fee
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Initial Payment
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Community Hall (Full)
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128
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$301.80
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$603.40
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$200 *
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Community Hall (Half)
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60
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$162.10
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$324.10
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$100 *
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Community Room 3 |
48
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$162.10
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$324.10
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Full Payment
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Hartrick House
Facility
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Capacity
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4 Hour Fee
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8 Hour Fee
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12 Hour Fee
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Initial Payment
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Community Room
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80
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$298.60
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$598.10
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$896.60
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$200 *
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NOTE:
* Initial Payment available on 8 Hour or 12 Hour Fees only, with balance due 21 days prior to event date. 4-hour rentals must be paid in full at the time of booking. Only allow for one (1) booking per day.
Quaker Meeting House
Facility
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Capacity
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4 Hour Fee
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8 Hour Fee
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12 Hour Fee
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Initial Payment
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Community Room
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80
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$298.60
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$598.10
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$896.60
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$200 *
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NOTE: * Initial Payment available on 8 Hour or 12 Hour Fees only, with balance due 21 days prior to event date. 4-hour rentals must be paid in full at the time of booking. Only allow for one (1) booking per day.
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Pavilions
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Check out the Things to know before you book and use the Facility Booking Rental Request Form to begin the booking process.
Carruthers Marsh Pavilion
Facility
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Capacity
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4 Hour Fee
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8 Hour Fee
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12 Hour Fee
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Initial Payment
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Community Room
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64
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$178.80
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$357.40
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$536.10
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$100 *
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Greenwood Discovery Pavilion
Facility
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Capacity
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4 Hour Fee
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8 Hour Fee
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12 Hour Fee
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Initial Payment
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Community Room
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64
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$178.80
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$357.40
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$536.10
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$100 *
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Rotary Park Pavilion
Facility
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Capacity
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4 Hour Fee
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8 Hour Fee
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12 Hour Fee
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Initial Payment
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Community Room
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40
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$127.00
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$255.10
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$383.20
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$100 *
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NOTE: * Initial Payment available on 8 Hour or 12 Hour Fees only, with balance due 21 days prior to event date. 4-hour rentals must be paid in full at time of booking. Only allow for one (1) booking per day.
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Arena Ice and Floor |

Arena Ice and Floor Availability & Online Rental Request
Did you know? We have arena ice and an arena floor available to rent. Rent the ice for pick-up hockey or ringette, sledge hockey, birthday parties, figure skating practices, hockey or ringette schools & camps and shinny (limited). Or check availability then request to book the arena floor for lacrosse, roller hockey, ball hockey, youth programs, trade shows and more.
2 steps to request arena ice!
- Check availability to view available dates and times
View Availability
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Complete and submit the rental request form for arena ice and floor
Rental Request Form
Please Note: The Town of Ajax follows the Ice Allocation Policy to distribute ice to community user groups.
Town of Ajax Ice Pads
Contact the Facility Booking Office at 905-619-2529, ext. 7200 or email facilitybookings@ajax.ca for more information.
In the summer rent the Arena Floor for lacrosse, trade shows, events or camps.
Visit our Skating page, for more information on our public skating, shinny and other ice schedules.
2023-2024 Winter Ice Season Rates & Hours |
Fees listed are per hour and do not include applicable tax and mandatory insurance and are for September 2022 to March 2023 winter ice season.
Winter Ice is generally early September to end of March.
Contact the Facility Booking Office at 905-619-2529, ext. 7200 or email facilitybookings@ajax.ca for more information.
Winter Prime-Time Hours:
Monday to Friday
- 5:15-10:15 p.m. ACC - Pad 1 & 3
- 6-10 p.m. ACC - Pad 2 & 4
Saturday and Sunday
Winter Non-Prime-Time Hours:
Monday to Friday
- 6:15 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. and 10:15-11:15 p.m. ACC - Pad 1 & 3
- 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. and 10-11 p.m. ACC - Pad 2 & 4
Saturday and Sunday
Facility
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Prime-Time Rate
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Non-Prime-Time Rate
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Standard Pad
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$248.50
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$170.70
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International Pad
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$259.10
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$181.30
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2023 Summer Ice Rates & Hours |
Ice rental fees are per hour and do not include applicable tax and mandatory insurance.
Summer Ice is generally end of March to early September.
Contact the Facility Booking Office at 905-619-2529, ext. 7200 or email facilitybookings@ajax.ca for more information.
Summer Prime-Time Hours:
Monday to Thursday
- 5:15-10:15 p.m. ACC - Pad 1 & 3
- 6-10 p.m. ACC - Pad 2 & 4
Summer Non-Prime-Time Hours:
Monday to Thursday
- 6:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m. and 10:15-11:15 p.m. ACC - Pad 1 & 3
- 6 a.m.-6 p.m. and 10-11 p.m. ACC - Pad 2 & 4
Friday, Saturday and Sunday - All Day
Facility
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Prime-Time Rate
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Non-Prime-Time Rate
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Standard Pad
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$250.60
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$170.70
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Arena Floor |
Contact the Facility Booking Office at 905-619-2529, ext. 7200 or email facilitybookings@ajax.ca for more information.
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Gymnasiums |
Use our Facility Booking Rental Request Form to begin the booking process.
Audley Recreation Centre or McLean Community Centre
Facility
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Youth (per hour)
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Adult (per hour)
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Gymnasium
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$41.70
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$54.50
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Pools |
Rent the pool visit or call the Facility Booking Office at 905-619-2529, ext. 7200 or email facilitybookings@ajax.ca for more information.
Visit our Swimming page for more information on our pools, splash pads, lessons, leadership classes, public swimming schedules, aquatics programs, pool party packages and more.
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Indoor Rental Terms and Conditions
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All Town of Ajax Facility Rentals are subject to the applicable terms and conditions agreed upon by the Permit Holder and all subsequent facility users must abide by them. Violations or refusal by the Permit Holder/Users to adhere to these Facility Rental Terms and Conditions may result in cancellation of a permit and/or refusal to grant any future rental permits for the use of Town of Ajax Facilities.
Rental Terms and Conditions
Some general rental rules to consider:
- Permit start and end times includes, permit holder set-up and clean-up.
- Permit covers the indoor space only, and not the green space around the facility.
- Permit holder must be a minimum of 18 years of age and is responsible for all persons admitted/attending the rental.
- Permit holder is responsible for leaving the facility in the condition they found it.
- Permit holder must not use scotch/masking/duct tape or nails/screws/hooks to affix signs/decorations to the walls/floors/ceilings/stage and equipment.
- Confetti, confetti cannons, balloons filled with confetti/glitter, glitter, glitter cannons/machine, pinatas, rice, silly/fun string, fog machine, smoke bombs/rockets, sparklers, cold sparkler machines, floor decals or any other product that may cause undue floor/facility clean-up are NOT permitted.
- Jumping castles, ball pits and other inflatable amusement structures are NOT permitted.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list and other items may not be allowed at the discretion of the Facility Manager.
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Methods of payment
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Payment can be made by:
- Cash
- Cheque made payable to the Town of Ajax (only accepted if more than 21 days prior to the event date)
- Interac
- Credit Card (American Express, MasterCard or VISA)
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Insurance
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All functions/events booked in Town facilities or on Town property require commercial general liability insurance. Insurance fees are in addition to the facility rental fee and are required.
Rates vary and could depend on the type of event, length to time, number of attendees, whether alcohol is being served etc. and the Town reserves the right to determine or amend the insurance requirements based on, but not limited to, risk assessment and event size.
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Cancellation and Transfer Policies
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Cancellation Policy
Arena Ice and Arena Floors do not receive a refund if cancelled.
Pools: If written request is received more than 21 days before the rental date a $40.90 + HST Cancellation Fee is charged, and the remainder of the fees are refunded. If the written request is received within 21 days of the rental date, only the insurance fees are refunded, if applicable.
Gymnasiums: If written request is received more than 21 days before the rental date a $40.90 + HST Cancellation Fee is charged, and the remainder of the fees are refunded. If the written request is received within 21 days of the rental date, only the insurance fees are refunded, if applicable. Contract Permits - Gymnasiums: If individual booked dates within a gymnasium contract permit are cancelled, at any time, a $10.00 + HST fee per booked date cancelled will apply.
Community Halls, Rooms, and Pavilions:
- Written cancellation requests are required.
- Initial Payments (or the value of) on Daily, 8-12+ hour rentals are non-refundable
- Non-resident fees are non-refundable
- Cancellation Fee = $42.70 +HST
Community/Meeting Rooms - ACC Admirals, ACC Captains, ACC Carruthers, ACC Duffins, MCC Community Room 1 and MCC Community Room 3, ARC Studio, ARC Community Room
If more than 21 days before the rental date the Cancellation Fee is charged, and the remainder of the fees are refunded. If within 21 days of the rental date, only the insurance and music fees (SOCAN/Re:Sound) fees, if applicable, are refunded.
Community Halls and Pavilions - Ajax Community Centre HMS, ACC Commodores, McLean Community Centre, Hartrick House, Quaker Meeting House, St. Francis Centre, Carruthers Marsh, Greenwood Discovery and Rotary Park
If more than 21 days before the rental date, for 4-7 hour rentals the Cancellation Fee is charged, and the remainder of the fees are refunded. For Daily or 8-12+ hour rentals, the Initial Payment (or the value of the initial payment) is retained, and the Cancellation Fee is not charged.
If within 21 days of the rental date for 4-7 hour rentals only the insurance and music fees (SOCAN/Re:Sound) fees, if applicable, are refunded. For Daily or 8-12+ hour rentals, only the insurance and music fees, if applicable, are refunded and the Cancellation Fee is not charged.
All initial payments are non-refundable.
Community Hall - Audley Recreation Centre - Full Hall or 1A or 2B or 3C
If more than 90 days before the rental date, for 4-7 hour rentals the Cancellation Fee is charged, and the remainder of the fees are refunded. For Daily rentals, the Initial Payment (or the value of the initial payment) is retained, and the Cancellation Fee is not charged.
If within 90 days of the rental date for 4-7 hour rentals only the insurance and music fees (SOCAN/Re:Sound) fees, if applicable, are refunded. For Daily rentals, only the insurance and music fees, if applicable, are refunded and the Cancellation Fee is not charged.
All initial payments (or the value of the initial payment) are non-refundable.
Transfer and/or Permit Modification Policy
Transfers
A rental date or location may be transferred once per permit based on availability and at a cost of $10.80 + HST Transfer Fee, with 21 days' written notice (90 days for the ARC Community Hall or any of its parts). Date or location transfers must be within the same calendar year from the original date booked. The difference in fees as a result of the transfer, if any, will either be charged or refunded.
Date or location transfers are NOT allowed within 21 days of the event date (90 days for ARC Community Hall or any of its parts).
Permit Holders shall not assign or transfer their permit to another user whatsoever.
Permit Modifications
The Permit time can be modified, with 7 days' written notice based on availability and may require Facility Manager approval.
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Special Occasion Permit (SOP) & Municipal Alcohol Policy (MAP) and Bar Requirements
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An SOP is issued by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and is mandatory for all functions serving alcohol, including beer and wine.
- Not all Town facilities allow for the serving of alcohol
- For all AGCO SOP functions, responsible and reliable “Smart Serve” bartenders(s) and event workers must be 19 years of age and provide a photocopy of their Smart Serve certificates and Identification
- The bar must close a minimum 30 minutes prior to the end of the permit which shall be no later than 12:30 a.m.
Refer to the MAP Planning Guide and the Record of Event Workers Form below for a complete list of Town Approved Venues for SOP Events and details regarding the requirements related to serving alcohol in Town of Ajax facilities.
MAP Planning Guide
Event Workers Form
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Music Fees (SOCAN and Re:Sound)
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Permit Holders for all functions and room rentals using and/or playing music are required to pay Music Fees (SOCAN/Re:Sound) in addition to any other rental fees. SOCAN represents songwriters, lyric authors, composers and music publishers, while Re:Sound represents performers who played on recordings and record companies that produced those recordings.
Music Fees are based on room capacity size and whether there is dancing or not.
Music Fees with Dancing
Room Capacity | Charge |
1-100 |
$62.64 + HST |
101-300 |
$90.12 + HST |
301-500 |
$187.91 + HST |
Music Fees without Dancing
Room Capacity
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Charge
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1-100
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$31.31 + HST
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101-300
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$45.02 + HST
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301-500
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$93.95 + HST
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Smoke Free Facilities
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Town Facilities adhere to the Smoke-Free Ontario Act and the Durham Region Smoke-Free By-law and do not allow anyone to smoke any tobacco/cannabis type substances, or vape any type substance, in any Town Building or on any Town property where a Town building is located.
The Town strictly prohibits any edible cannabis, or any cannabis infused products, from being brought into or consumed on any Town property or in any Town building.
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Waterfront Parking
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A waterfront parking management plan is in effect from mid-May to mid-September to manage increased parking on weekends (Saturday & Sunday) and public holidays. The plan includes paid parking for non-Ajax residents and designated parking areas. This plan may have an impact on Rotary Park Pavilion and Carruthers Marsh Pavilion. Permit Holders and rental guests should visit https://www.ajax.ca/en/inside-townhall/by-law.aspx for more information. |
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Things to consider before booking an outdoor facility |
Looking to book an outdoor picnic shelter/area facility? Consider the following:
- What date and time do you prefer? What is your second choice of date/time?
- Do you have a location (centre/facility) preference?
- How many guests will be in attendance?
- Are you looking to have a BBQ?
- Will you require parking?
- Reach out to familiarize yourself with the Facility Rental Terms and Conditions.
4 Steps to book!
- Arrange to visit the venue or watch the Virtual Tour (only Ajax Waterfront available).
- Contact the Facility Booking Office, Outdoor Rentals, to check availability.
- Reach out to complete the Facility Booking, Outdoor Facility Rental Request Form.
- Provide payment and sign the permit and rental terms and conditions.
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Facilities and Amenities |
Soccer and Cricket Pitches, and Baseball Diamonds |
To rent soccer or cricket pitches or baseball diamonds, contact the Outdoor Facility Rental Office at 905-619-2529, ext. 7200 or email outdoorrentals@ajax.ca for more information. |
Picnic Shelters and Areas |
Centre | Facility | Amenities |
Greenwood Conservation Area (2290 Greenwood Road, Ajax)
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Birchview
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Birchview picnic area, offers a sheltered location to enjoy the natural greenbelt.
Amenities include:
- Capacity of 99 people
- Covered shelter
- Picnic tables
- Washrooms within walking distance
- Hydro available
- Complementary parking
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Greenwood Conservation Area (2290 Greenwood Road, Ajax) |
Glenview #1
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Glenview #1 picnic area, offers a sheltered location to enjoy the natural greenbelt.
Amenities include:
- Capacity of 99 people
- Covered shelter
- Picnic tables
- Washrooms within walking distance
- Hydro available
- Complementary parking
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Greenwood Conservation Area (2290 Greenwood Road, Ajax) |
Glenview #2 |
Glenview #2 picnic area, offers a sheltered location to enjoy the natural greenbelt. Amenities include:
- Capacity of 99 people
- Covered shelter
- Picnic tables
- Washrooms within walking distance
- Hydro available
- Complementary Parking
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Paulynn Park Greenbelt Park System (1575 Ravenscroft Road, Ajax) |
Shelter #1
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Shelter #1 offers a sheltered picnic location in our north Ajax natural greenbelt.
Amenities include:
- Capacity of 30 people
- Covered shelter
- Picnic tables
- Washrooms within walking distance
- Complementary Parking
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Paulynn Park Greenbelt Park System (1575 Ravenscroft Road, Ajax)
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Shelter #2 |
Shelter#2 offers a sheltered picnic location in our north Ajax natural greenbelt.
Amenities include:
- Capacity of 30 people
- Covered shelter
- Picnic tables
- Hydro available
- Washrooms within walking distance
- Complementary parking
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Ajax Waterfront (Along the Waterfront Trail, south Ajax) |
Oaks
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The Oaks picnic area offers an unsheltered location to enjoy in the Ajax park system.
Amenities include:
- Capacity of 30 people
- Picnic tables
- Washrooms within walking distance
- 3 complementary parking passes
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Ajax Waterfront (Along the Waterfront Trail, south Ajax) |
Pinery |
The Pinery picnic area offers an unsheltered location to enjoy in the Ajax park system.
Amenities include:
- Capacity of 30 people
- Picnic tables
- Washrooms within walking distance
- 3 complementary parking passes
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Ajax Waterfront (Along the Waterfront Trail, south Ajax) |
Maples |
The Maples picnic area offers an unsheltered location to enjoy in the Ajax park system.
Amenities include:
- Capacity of 30 people
- Picnic tables
- Washrooms within walking distance
- 3 complementary parking passes
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Ajax Waterfront (Along the Waterfront Trail, south Ajax) |
Lions Point
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The Lions Point picnic area offers an unsheltered location to enjoy in the Ajax park system.
Amenities include:
- Covered shelter
- Capacity of 30 people
- Picnic tables
- Hydro available
- Washrooms within walking distance
- 3 complementary parking passes
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Fees |
Rental Fees
All facility rental fees and other applicable charges quoted are contained in the Town's Fee By-Law approved each year by Town Council.
Rental Fees listed below are effective January 1 to December 31, 2022. Fees do not include applicable tax.
NOTES:
- Full payment is due at time of booking.
- Outdoor rental permits for picnic shelters/areas are non-refundable.
- Contact us for soccer, cricket and baseball diamond rental fees.
Centre/Facility | Capacity | Daily Fee - Resident | Daily Fee - Non-Resident |
Greenwood - Birchview
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99 |
$236.90 |
$368.50 |
Greenwood - Glenview #1 |
99 |
$236.90 |
$368.50 |
Greenwood - Glenview #2 |
99 |
$236.90 |
$368.50 |
Paulynn - Shelter #1 |
30 |
$131.70 |
$210.60 |
Paulynn - Shelter #2 |
30 |
$131.70 |
$210.60 |
Waterfront - Oaks |
30 |
$63.20 |
$105.30 |
Waterfront - Pinery |
30 |
$63.20 |
$105.30 |
Waterfront - Maples |
30 |
$63.20 |
$105.30 |
Waterfront - Lions Point |
30 |
$137.70 |
$210.60 |
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Outdoor Rental Terms and Conditions |
All Town of Ajax Facility Rentals are subject to the applicable terms and conditions agreed upon by the Permit Holder and all subsequent facility users must abide by them. Violations or refusal by the Permit Holder/Users to adhere to these Facility Rental Terms and Conditions may result in cancellation of a permit and/or refusal to grant any future rental permits for the use of Town of Ajax Facilities.
Rental Terms and Conditions will be provided at time of confirmed rental. |
Methods of Payment |
Payment can be made by:
- Cash
- Cheque made payable to the Town of Ajax
- Interac
- Credit Card (American Express, MasterCard or VISA)
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Insurance |
All functions/events booked in Town facilities or on Town property require commercial general liability insurance. Insurance fees are in addition to the facility rental fee and are required.
Rates vary and could depend on the type of event, length to time, number of attendees etc. and the Town reserves the right to determine or amend the insurance requirements based on, but not limited to, risk assessment and event size. |
Cancellation and Transfer Policies |
Cancellation Policy
The Town reserves the right to cancel/refund or amend permits for the COVID-19 following instances:
- Changes to Provincial, Regional or Public Health COVID-19 regulations, measures and requirements may result in the review and cancellation of Permits (i.e. changes to outdoor space gathering sizes, physical distancing etc.)
- Limit or refuse use of a facility at the discretion of the Town’s Municipal Emergency Control Group and/or the Director of Operations and Environmental Services.
Refunds will be provided if permits must be amended or cancelled for these reasons only.
Refunds will NOT be provided in the event of a COVID-19 positive case amongst the user/permit holder group.
Outdoor Rentals for picnic shelters do not receive a refund.
Transfer Policy
A rental date, time or location may be transferred once per permit to another date, time or location based on availability and at a cost of $10.30 + HST Administrative Fee, with 21 days written notice. Transfers must be booked within a calendar year from the original date booked. The difference in fees as a result of the transfer, if any, will either be charged or refunded.
Permit Holders shall not assign or transfer their permit to another user whatsoever.
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Special Occasion Permit (SOP) & Municipal Alcohol Policy (MAP) and Bar Requirements |
Alcohol is not permitted at Town of Ajax outdoor picnic shelter/area facilities. |
Smoke Free Facilities and Spaces |
Town Facilities adhere to the Smoke-Free Ontario Act and the Durham Region Smoke-Free By-law and do not allow anyone to smoke any tobacco/cannabis type substances, or vape any type substance, in any Town Building or on any Town property where a Town building is located.
The Town strictly prohibits any edible cannabis, or any cannabis infused products, from being brought into or consumed on any Town property or in any Town building.
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Waterfront Parking |
A waterfront parking management plan is in effect from mid-May to mid-September to manage increased parking on weekends (Saturday & Sunday) and public holidays. The plan includes paid parking for non-Ajax residents and designated parking areas. This plan may have an impact on outdoor picnic shelter/area facility rentals. Limited parking passes are provided as noted in each facility description.
Permit Holders and rental guests should visit https://www.ajax.ca/en/inside-townhall/by-law.aspx for more information.
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