Lions Park Arena and Auditorium

Lions Park Arena and Auditorium is located at 12 Edge Street. It features an auditorium, ice-rink with bleachers and is home to several skating clubs.

Hours of operation

Lions park Arena is 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.

Rentals

We have an arena and auditorium available for rent.

Arena rental information

Our arena is fully accessible with the following amenities:

54 metres by 26 metres
six dressing rooms
seats 289 people
free parking on-site

Non-prime time ice rental hours:

Monday to Friday before 5:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Prime time ice rental 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.

Arena rental rates
Rental type	Rate per hour (including HST)
Adult prime time (ages 18 and over)	$293.10 per hour
Adult non-prime time (ages 18 or over)	$185.88 per hour
Minor prime time (ages 17 and under)	$188.85 per hour
Minor non-prime time (ages 17 and under)	$117.49 per hour
Floor rental (all ages, mid-May to mid-August only)	$85.55 per hour

Auditorium rental information

Our auditorium can be rented year round for various events and gatherings. If you plan to host an event with alcohol, please view the Municipal Alcohol Policy . The auditorium has the following amenities:

air conditioned
banquet seating capacity of 274 people

Auditorium rental rates:

The fee to rent the auditorium at Lions Park is $403.16/hour, plus tax. Rentals must be booked for a minimum of two hours for non-alcohol events and a minimum of nine hours for an event where alcohol is served.

Auditorium virtual tour:

Take a virtual tour of the auditorium.

How to book a rental

To book ice or the arena floor during applicable times, please fill out the City of Brantford Rental Application below. Submitted applications are requests only and does not guarantee a permit will be issued or availability. Rentals booked 14 days in advance of the rental start date requested and once confirmed, is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Fill out the City of Brantford Rental Application

A request to cancel a rental is required in writing by emailing rentals@brantford.ca a minimum of 14 days prior to rental date; otherwise the rental must be paid in full.

Arena advertising

Lions Park Arena seats up to 350 spectators and is the home of the Brantford Church Hockey League and many rentals during the winter season that brings residents and visitors to the facility.

Ad rates do not include the cost of ad design or production.

Rink board advertising

Rink board advertising rates:

Single rink board ad: $250/year plus HST
Additional rink board ad: $200/year plus HST

Ice-resurfacer advertising

Benefits of advertising on the ice-resurfacer:

Flood the ice rinks during the winter hockey season
Ability to auto renew, with first right of refusal, for up to five years

Ice-resurfacer advertising rate:

$2,500/year plus HST, for a minimum 3-year term (cost of wrap is not included, or provided by the City of Brantford)

In-ice advertising

In-ice logo ads cost $500/year plus HST

Score clock advertising

Score clock advertising costs $500/year plus HST

What you need to know

Ads are 3 feet high by 8 feet wide
Ads using glue or sticky backings will not be accepted
Once ad location is confirmed, payment is due at the time of booking to reserve the ad location
Artwork must be approved before it is printed
Approved ads must be delivered and receipt confirmed
An artwork and ad supplier can be supplied upon request

How to book advertising

To book or ask questions, please call us at 519-756-9900 ext.5063 or email advertising@brantford.ca. Please note that sponsorship arena naming opportunities are also available.

Skating Clubs

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

Contact us

For additional questions or information, please email Rentals@brantford.ca. Bookings are not taken over the phone.