New Recreation Facility Rental Fees in South Frontenac Effective January 1, 2025

Starting January 1, 2025, all users of South Frontenac’s indoor and outdoor recreation facilities will be charged an updated user fee rate. The 2025 rates are the result of a nearly two-year study aimed at updating the Townships fees and the allocation process for recreational facilities.  

"This study marks the most comprehensive review of our recreational services fees in the Township's history," says Mayor Ron Vandewal. "The new fee schedule reflects Council's commitment to balancing the operational needs of our facilities and user groups with the responsible management of municipal taxes. The new fees treat all user groups across the Township fairly and the same." 

The affected indoor facilities include Harris Park Hall, the Storrington Centre, Sydenham Library Community Room, and Glendower Hall.  The affected outdoor facilities include Centennial Park, Davidson Beach, Gerald Ball Memorial Park, Gilmour Point Park, McMullen Park and Beach, Sydenham Point Park, Battersea Ball Park, Dave Bowes Memorial Park, Glendower Park, Inverary Ball Park, Latimer Park (Heska), Wilmer Ball Park, Harris Park, Princess Anne Park, and Tett Park. 

The study aimed at developing an approach to service delivery that is fair, equitable, sustainable, and transparent across all municipal recreation services and facilities. After extensive community consultation period, Council approved the new allocation and fee schedule at the December 3, 2024 Council meeting. 

The new rates are divided into three categories based on residency and the level of community benefit: 

Category One: Resident groups with high community benefits, such as youth, seniors’ groups, and not-for-profit organizations, will have the lowest user fees. 

Category Two: Resident groups primarily comprised of adults, which may or may not be open to the public, will have slightly higher fees than category one users. 

Category Three: Non-resident, corporate, and for-profit users will be charged the highest fees. 

Existing user groups who previously did not pay user fees will transition to the new rates gradually over a two-year period. This phased approach ensures a smooth adjustment period, allowing these groups to continue thriving within our community. New users are subject to the 2025 rates. 

Municipal facilities are available for rent for recreational games, tournaments, private, and public events. For more information about renting a facility, please visit www.southfrontenac.net/rentals