Spring/Summer Hours

• Monday to Friday: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (changerooms open until 10:30 p.m.)
• Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (changerooms open until 5:30 p.m.)

Fall/Winter Hours (September to April)

• Monday to Friday: 6:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. (locker rooms open until 1:00 a.m.)
• Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. (locker rooms open until 11:00 p.m.)

Field rentals available until 11:00 p.m.

• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday: 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• Wednesday: 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• Thursday: 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• Friday: 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• Saturday: Closed
• Sunday: 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Curious about holidays, closures and break hours? Please visit our Instagram (@OutdooRecMcmaster) for the most updated information. 

Spring/Summer

• Monday to Friday: 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Fall/Winter

• Monday to Friday: 6:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

• Family Day: February 17, 2025
• Good Friday: April 18, 2025
• Easter Sunday: April 20, 2025
• Victoria Day: May 19, 2025
• Canada Day: July 1, 2025
• Civic Holiday: August 4, 2025
• Labour Day: September 1, 2025
• Thanksgiving Day: October 13, 2025

Note: Significant construction, renovations and special events may also affect access. Facility hours and schedules are subject to change without notice.

• All McMaster groups who wish to rent a space for exclusive use in DBAC/IWC/RJS and all outdoor fields must request space through the online rentals form.
• All bookings are subject to rental fees. Internal McMaster rental fees for McMaster groups are based on length of time, facility, availability, season and type of use.
• Student groups must obtain Event approval from EOHSS office for booking prior to rental date.

• Event rentals are subject to additional fees for ancillary services and are estimated on a case-by-case basis.
• Rental rates do not include any associated costs, beyond access to the space and basic equipment available. Additional requirements will be charged an additional fee for service.
• A full day is considered operational hours, not a 24-hour period. Rentals that extend overnight will be charged for two separate days.
• External rental groups must provide insurance coverage to a minimum amount of $5 million in Commercial General Liability and up to $2 million per occurrence. McMaster University must be named in the policy coverage.
• Proof of Athletic Therapy coverage may be required for some events (e.g., Rugby, Football).
• Student Athletic Therapy coverage may be arranged through McMaster A&R, with fees based on required service levels.
• For spectator events, a minimum $250 charge may be applied for cleanup of spectator areas (washrooms, bleachers).
• Some events may require Campus Safety Services, determined at the discretion of McMaster University. Additional fees may apply.
• If floor coverings are required, an additional charge of a minimum of $250 will be applied.
• Lights for fields will be charged at a rate of $25.00.
• Use of the scoreboard will be charged at a rate of $50.00.
• Use of videoboard systems (Stadium and Burridge gym only) will be based on requested requirements and equipment needs.
• Use of the sound system will be charged at a rate of $50.00.
• Painting of lines on fields (no paint on Ron Joyce Stadium or Track Field B) will be charged at a rate of $50.00 per hour.
• Additional facility staff requirements will be charged at $19/hr per staff member.
• The renter is responsible for all damages that are a direct or indirect result of the rental activity, organizers, participants or spectators.