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Community Service Organization Designation
Community Service Organization Application
The City of Orillia recognizes that Community Service Organizations (CSO's) provide recreational, culture, leisure or community services to Orillia residents on a volunteer, not-for-profit basis. The City encourages these active living, social and special interest activities that enhance the well-being, health and qualify of life to residents.
To support CSO's within the City of Orillia, the City will provide subsidized rental rate to qualifying CSO's at designated recreation and culture facilities in accordance with Policy 7.3.9.1. - Community Service Organizations.
In order to qualify as a CSO within the City of Orillia, CSO's must complete the following form and meet the following eligibility requirements:
- have a membership open to all City of Orillia residents that does not exclude participation on the grounds of race, religion, or political affiliation and abide by the Human Rights Code;
- have a minimum of 75% residents, except minor sport groups (aged 19 and under).
- be a not-for-profit, volunteer based and run by an elected and volunteer board of directors; and
- demonstrate they exist for the benefit of Orillia Residents, and to enhance existing services.
CSO's are entitled to the following benefits:
- recreation facility allocation priority according to the Category of User as outlined in Policy 7.2.3.2. - Facility Allocation;
- subsidized rates for eligible facilities. Adult CSO's are not eligible for subsidized sport facility rentals, but are entitled to subsidized rental rates for specific meeting rooms;
- Contact information and website information posted on the City of Orillia website and/or in the City's Recreation Guide; and,
- one (1) free meeting room booking per month, as designated meeting room spaces.
As a potential CSO, please complete the following form, providing all necessary documentation. Applications will be reviewed by staff and the applicant will be notified via email if their CSO application is approved or denied, typically within 10-15 business days.
Book a Facility
Requesting a Permit
PLEASE NOTE: we require all facility booking requests to be submitted a minimum of three (3) business days prior to requested date. Facility permitting staff are available Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
To book a facility or park, you can use the Online Permit Portal, or submit a rental request form or by emailing the Permitting Clerk at rlucenti@orillia.ca. This written request must include your full name, address with postal code, a day-time and evening telephone number, and the date, times and facility/park being requested. Once your request has been received, if available, a permit will be created in our booking system. You will be contacted by the Department when your permit is ready to be signed. If you would like, the permit can be emailed, faxed, mailed or left for pick up (depending on the timeline of your booking). Payment will be due immediately at the time of the signing of the permit. This will be discussed with you after your request has been received.
Please fill out our online request form in order to book your facility, or use the Online Permit Portal to book a facility online.
| Online Rental Permit Request Form |
| How to Create an Online Permit |
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Facilities That Can be Booked
- Ice time at Rotary Place or Brian Orser Arena, available in various time slots
- Curling ice at Barnfield Point Recreation Centre, available in 2.5-hour time slots
- Pavilions, band stands and the Aqua Theatre, available to rent per hour
- Parks for special events
- Baseball diamonds, available in 2.5-hour time slots
- Sports fields, available in 2.5-hour time slots
- Meeting rooms at Barnfield Point Recreation Centre, Brian Orser Arena, Regan House & Rotary Place
- Aquatic Centre at the Orillia Recreation Centre
Online Ice and Gymnasium Bookings through CatchCorner
Rental Rates
Please note that the below rates are in effect from May 1, 2023 until April 30, 2024. HST is an additional charge that is added to these rates unless otherwise noted. We reserve the right to charge refundable deposits on special events.
Ice Surfaces
Prime time for ice surfaces includes weekdays from 4:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. and all day Saturday and Sunday.
| Prime Time | Rate Per Hour |
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Community Service Organization |
$181.75 |
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Private / Casual Renter/Adult/Family/Junior Hockey |
$244.31
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All Summer Ice |
$244.31 |
| Non-Prime Time | Rate Per Hour |
|
Community Service Organization |
$103.74 |
|
Private / Casual Renter / Adult / Family |
$151.11 |
|
All Summer Ice |
$244.31 |
| Other Ice Categories | Rate Per Session |
| Ticket Ice (Includes HST) | $19.00 |
| Public Skating (Includes HST) | $3.00 |
| Family Skating (Includes HST) | $7.50 |
| Public Skating Pass for 12 Sessions (Includes HST) | $30.00 |
Curling Ice
Please note that prime time for curling ice includes weekdays from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Non-prime time includes weekdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and weekends. Timeslots are pre-specified and are booked in 2.5 hour timeslots. Bonspiels are max 14 hours and are not affected by timeslots.
| Prime Time | Rate Per 2.5 Hours |
|
Community Service Organization (1 Sheet) |
N/A |
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Community Service Organization (6 Sheets) |
$318.88 |
| Private (1 Sheet) | N/A |
| Private (6 Sheets) | $440.49 + $29.39 (Capital Tax Levy) |
| Non-Prime Time | Rate Per 2.5 Hours |
|
Community Service Organization (1 Sheet) |
$79.71 |
|
Community Service Organization (6 Sheets) |
$169.62 |
| Private (1 Sheet) | $115.43 + $7.35 (Capital Tax Levy) |
| Private (6 Sheets) | $264.33 + $29.39 (Capital Tax Levy) |
| Bonspiels | Rate Per Max of 14 Hours |
| Saturday or Sunday (6 Sheets) | $471.14 plus HST |
| Saturday or Sunday (1 Sheet) | N/A |
| All Weekdays (6 Sheets) | $942.29 plus HST |
| All Weekdays (1 Sheet) | N/A |
Meeting Rooms
Please note that if you are running a tournament, you have have the ability to book the Tournament Room at no cost during the event if it is available.
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Community Rooms (Orillia Room & Barnfield Point Meeting Room) |
Rate Per Hour |
|
Community Service Organization |
$43.74 |
|
Private / Commercial |
$64.11 |
| Larger Meeting Rooms (Regan House, Boaters' Lounge & Tournament Room, Multi-Purpose Room) | Rate Per Hour |
| Community Service Organization | $30.80 |
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Private / Commercial |
$43.05 |
| Meeting Rooms (Other) | Rate Per Hour |
| Community Service Organization | $16.58 |
|
Private / Commercial |
$21.54 |
| Other Fees | Rate per Location, Per Day |
|
Approved Food Service - Daily |
$167.75 |
Fields and Ball Diamonds
| Ball Diamonds | Rate Per 2.5 Hours |
| Private Unlit / Lit | $58.95 |
| Community Service Organization / Lit | $33.69 |
| Category 1 Athletic Fields | Rate Per 2.5 Hours |
| Private Unlit - Kitchener Park Field E, F & WOSC Natural Turf | $64.95 |
| Private Lit - Kitchener Park Field E, F & WOSC Natural Turf | $66.60 |
| Community Service Organization - Unlit - Kitchener Park Field E, F & WOSC Natural Turf | $44.07 |
| Community Service Organization - Lit - Kitchener Park Field E, F & WOSC Natural Turf | $45.00 |
| Category 2 Athletic Fields | Rate Per 2.5 Hours |
| Private - WOSC Mini Fields 1 & 2 | $52.81 |
| Community Service Organization - WOSC Mini Fields 1 & 2 | $39.66 |
| Category 3 Athletic Fields | Rate Per 2.5 Hours |
| Community Service Organization - Kitchener Park Fields A, B & C | $34.28 |
| Artificial Turf Field (Includes Lining Fee) | Rate Per 2.5 Hours |
| Private | $156.23 |
| Community Service Organization | $100.96 |
| Private Sat/Sun from May - Aug (20% Discount Less Lining Portion) | $126.64 |
| Community Service Organization Sat/Sun from May - Aug (20% Discount Less Lining Portion) | $82.25 |
| Other Fees | Rates |
| Additional Charges for Labour as Required - Hourly | $62.84 |
| Approved Food Service - Daily | $167.75 |
Outdoor Facilities
| Picnic Pavilions | Rate Per Day |
| Resident / Community Service Organization - Weekend | $64.22+HST |
| Resident / Community Service Organization - Weekday | $54.41+HST |
| Non-Resident / Commercial - Weekend | $94.06+HST |
| Non-Resident / Commercial - Weekday | $76.32+HST |
| Tennis Courts | Rate Per Hour |
| Casual Use Outside Annually Stated League Hours | $0.00 |
| Tennis Association Permitted Hours | $12.81 |
| Aqua Theatre & Bandstand | Rate Per Hour |
| Community Service Organization | $17.22 |
| Non-Resident / Commercial | $23.20 |
| Park Rentals (i.e. Mariposa Folk Festival) | Rate Per Day |
| Community Service Organization - Exclusive Use - Daily | $2,035.23 |
| Commercial - Exclusive Use - Daily | $2,335.20 |
| Other Fees | Rates |
| Additional Charges for Labour as Required - Hourly | $62.84 |
Floor Surface (Non-Ice)
Please note that these rates include a max of 10 hours per day. Any time required after this will be at the labour rate.
| Sport Floor Rental | Rates Per Hour |
| Community Service Organization | $68.54 |
| Private / Adult / Junior Summer Sport | $86.96 |
| Special Event Floor | Rates |
| Community Service Organization - Hourly | $105.06 |
| Community Service Organization - Daily | $1,050.56 |
| Private/Commercial - Hourly | $149.93 |
| Private/Commercial - Daily | $1,499.26 |
| Gymnasium Floor | See "Gymnasium" Heading Below |
| Other Fees | Rates |
| Additional Charges for Labour as Required - Hourly | $62.84 |
| Approved Food Service - Daily | $167.75 |
Gymnasium
| Gymnasium Rental | Rates |
| Single Gym Adult / Private | $60.03/Hour |
| Single Gym Community Service Organization | $47.15/Hour |
| Tournament 8+ Hours (Double Gym) - Community Service Organization | $916.78 / 8 hours |
| Special Event Floor Down (Double Gym) - Private | $3,601.62 |
Aquatic Centre
| Aquatic Centre Rental (Includes Up to 30 Participants) | Hourly Rates |
| Lap Pool (8 Lanes) | $168.53 |
| Leisure Pool | $112.35 |
| Therapy Pool | $56.18 |
| Addition Per Feature/Lifeguard (Diving Board, Rock Wall, Tarzan Rope) | $22.47 |
| Exclusive Use of Aquatic Centre (Not Including Features) | $308.96 |
| Lap Pool (Per Lane with Lifeguard) | $34.83 |
| School Groups - Swim Lessons Per Child/Per Lesson (Min of 4 Lessons, Includes HST) | $5.25 |
| Swim Meet 8+ Hours (Per Event) | $1,685.25 / 8 hours |
Cultural Facilities
For information about the Orillia Opera House or Stephen Leacock Museum, please visit their websites.
