Lions Park Arena and Auditorium

There are several groups that provide hockey and skating program at Lions Park Arena:

Arena hours

We are open from October to the end of March.

  • Monday to Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Rental information

We have an arena and auditorium available for rent. 

Arena rental

We have a fully accessible arena available for rent from October to the end of March with the following amenities:

  • 54m by 26m
  • two snack bars
  • six dressing rooms
  • seats 289 people
  • free parking
  • liquor licence

Arena rental rates

Learn more about arena rental rates on the following chart.

Ice rental rates
Rental typeNon-prime ratesPrime time rates
Adult (18 and over) $169.76 per hour $261.17 per hour
Minor (17 and under) $112.85 per hour $173.61 per hour

Non-prime time hours

  • Weekend non-prime time rates are in effect Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Prime time hours

  • Monday to Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

How to book arena/floor

To book the arena/floor please fill out the Arena Application. 

Please note that this application is a request only and does not guarantee a permit will be issued or availability. You must complete one application per tournament.

Tournament schedules are required at least seven (7) days prior to the start of the tournament. Game/Practice requests will be processed following the tournament bookings being entered into the booking system.

Tournament applications for spring/summer must be submitted by January 15 and winter must be submitted by July 15.

All other arena applications for spring/summer season must be submitted by February 15 and winter season must be submitted by August 15.

Arena Application (arena/floor)

For further questions or assistance please email arenabookings@brantford.ca We do not take ice bookings over the phone.

Auditorium rental

Our auditorium has a permanent liquor license and we run the bar. You cannot bring your own alcohol. For more information view the Municipal Alcohol Policy . It has the following amenities:

  • air conditioned
  • banquet seating capacity of 274 people
  • kitchen
  • liquor licensed

Auditorium rental rates

It costs $40/hour for a minimum of two hours for non-alcohol events and a minimum of nine hours for an alcohol event. Insurance needs to be provided or purchased from the City.

Virtual tour

Take a virtual tour of the auditorium.

How to book auditorium

Payment is due when you book and you must provide a Certificate of Insurance or purchase insurance from the City. To book the auditorium please email us at rentals@brantford.ca