Field Conditions

• Fields conditions are checked and posted by 3pm daily
• LAST UPDATED:  June 5, 2025

The Recreation and Community Services staff have produced a stop light system for weather related closures at our diamonds, and we hope that this will alleviate some of the confusion that occurs during these questionable times. 

GREEN - Diamonds and soccer pitches are OPEN, groomed and in good condition. 

YELLOW – Diamonds and soccer pitches are OPEN but not groomed due to wet conditions.  Users can play at the referees/user groups discretion based on diamond and weather conditions at time of rental. 

All users of recreational facilities are REQUIRED to cancel an activity or event when potentially hazardous weather / field conditions exist. In addition to the use of common sense, if any one of the following conditions exists, immediate cancellation is mandatory.

1. Downpours, heavy rains, ongoing showers, snow, sleet, hail etc.

2. Standing puddles of water on a field.

3. Footing is unsure and slippery.

4. Ground is waterlogged and slushy or squishy.

5. Grass can be pulled out of the ground easily.

6. Lightning: with a minimum of 30 minutes with no recurrence before re-entering the field.

The safety and well being of persons participating in athletic programs is of primary concern. Sports related injuries caused by poor playing conditions can lead to career ending injuries and permanent disabilities. Additionally, when games are played on fields with poor condition, it often causes irreversible damage to the fields. Surface damage is obvious and visible, but as of equal concern for maintenance perspective, is the sub-surface damage. It shall be the responsibility of the individual who signed the agreement to ensure that all individuals, teams, or groups using a Township recreational field DO NOT USE and / or vacate the field(s) when said conditions exist, and / or when the Township deems a field closed. Notwithstanding above, the “Permit Holder” is fully liable for all property damage or personal injury regarding their rental.

RED – Diamonds and soccer pitches are CLOSED and any user groups in violation of this closure will have the potential of their permit being revoked if found playing on a closed diamond or soccer pitch.  Please note that RED will be reserved for only those times that our staff deem that there is no chance that the diamond/pitch and weather situation will improve, conditions are unsafe for play, or play will cause significant damage to diamonds/pitches.