Cogeco Neighbourhood Rink Program - Burlington - Ontario - Canada

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Source verified April 29, 2026

Cogeco Neighbourhood Rink Program

Support for community skating rink setup

Offered by

City of Burlington

Official source: burlington.ca

Latest source update

Last Update: June 14, 2026

Latest change: The page now shows the Cogeco Neighbourhood Rink Program for residents who want to apply for a neighbourhood skating rink in City-owned parks.

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Cogeco Neighbourhood Rink Program added

The page has changed from a privacy-policy style page to the Cogeco Neighbourhood Rink Program, which now describes a resident-led program for skating rinks in City of Burlington-owned parks. It lists Winter 2026 rink locations, volunteer responsibilities, and public skating guidance, including that the typical season is generally January to March and that lighting must be approved by the City and removed by 10 p.m. The application process is now laid out in steps, including forming a rink committee of at least six adults, completing the online application, completing volunteer training, and using the online daily checklist. The page also now shows the neighbourhood rink sponsor as Cogeco and provides new program-specific instructions for setup, maintenance, and seasonal closure.

Funding available

Varies by project

Deadline

Open continuously

Location

Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Who can apply

Residents of Burlington

See full eligibility

Overview

This program supports residents who want to create a skating rink in a City of Burlington-owned park. It covers approved neighbourhood rink setup, volunteer coordination, seasonal maintenance, and public skating use.

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Opportunity Score

Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increase social or community impact
Enhance an existing program
Strengthen organizational capacity

Eligible Funding

Varies by project

Funds Providers

City of Burlington

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Burlington
Ontario

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Sports

Target groups

General public

Revenue structures

Fee-for-service model

Scope

Local

Next Steps

Determine your project

Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

Creating and operating a seasonal neighbourhood skating rink.
Building, flooding, and maintaining the ice rink through the winter.

Documents Needed

Completed online application form
Volunteer information for all team members
Signed volunteer agreement

Official resources

Official page

Cogeco Neighbourhood Rink Program

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Residents of Burlington
Volunteer community groups

Ineligible Costs and Activities

Hockey or other activities are not allowed on the rink.
Permanent lighting is not allowed; any lighting must be temporary and removed by 10 p.m.

Eligible geographic areas

City of Burlington-owned parks
Burlington, Ontario

Selection criteria

Application review is based on the requested location.

How to apply

Step 1: Form the rink committee
- Establish a committee of at least six adults.
- Appoint one lead contact for the season.
- Identify a water source and needed equipment.
Step 2: Submit the online application
- Collect volunteer information.
- Have one person complete the application form.
Step 3: City review
- The City reviews the application and location request.
- The lead volunteer is contacted if the application is approved.
Step 4: Complete training and agreement
- All volunteers complete training.
- Volunteers sign the agreement to be covered by City insurance.

Processing and Agreement

The City reviews the application and the requested location.
If approved, the lead volunteer is notified by City staff.
Volunteers must complete training and sign the volunteer agreement before coverage applies.
The rink must be maintained according to City expectations during the season.