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On days when the court administration counter is open, telephone payments are available at 905-637-1274, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Many services are also available by email at burlingtoncourt@burlington.ca or online at Halton Court Services. Payment of Provincial Offences fines is available 24/7 at www.paytickets.ca.

Parking

Free parking is available downtown, on the street, in municipal lots and in the parking garage (414 Locust St) after 6 p.m. and on holidays, including Dec. 25 and 26, 2025 and Jan. 1, 2026.

On Sundays, free parking is available downtown, on the street, in municipal lots and in the parking garage (414 Locust St.).

On Saturdays, pay parking downtown is required in high-demand parking lots (Lots 1, 4 and 5) and all on-street metered parking spaces. A three-hour maximum is in effect for all on-street spaces. Free parking is available in the remaining municipal lots and the parking garage (414 Locust St.).

NOTE:

• The Waterfront parking lots (east and west at 1286 Lakeshore Rd.) do not provide free parking on holidays.
• Parking exemptions or City-Wide Parking Permits are required to park overnight on city streets and for longer than five hours. Visit bylaw.burlington.ca for parking exemptions.
• City-Wide Parking Permits, Exemptions, Alton Village Permits and Neighbourhood On-Street Parking Programs are cancelled during declared snow events. Parked vehicles on-street will be subject to enforcement and/or relocation.

Recreation Programs and Facilities

Burlington Seniors’ Centre
The Burlington Seniors’ Centre at 2285 New St. will close Monday, Dec. 22, for the holiday and building maintenance. It will re-open on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.

Customer Service
Recreation, Community and Culture customer service is available to assist you:

• In person at recreation facility counters during program times
• By email at liveandplay@burlington.ca
• By phone at 905-335-7738, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Phone and email service are closed Dec. 24, 25, 26 and Jan. 1, 2026. A complete listing of holiday service hours is available at burlington.ca/servicehours. 

Cogeco Skating at Burlington Rotary Centennial Pond
Burlington Rotary Centennial Pond, located at Spencer Smith Park (1400 Lakeshore Rd.), is open for the season. During skating season, the pond is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., weather permitting – exceptions include:

• Christmas Eve – ponds closes at 5 p.m.
• Christmas Day – pond closed

Registration is not required. For more information, including skating times, visit burlington.ca/pond.

Residents are encouraged to call the ice conditions hotline at 905-335-7738, ext. 8587 before leaving to make sure the pond is open.

The free skate lending program at the Burlington Rotary Centennial Pond is available Monday to Thursday, 5 to 9 p.m., and Fridays, from 5 to 10 p.m. On Saturdays, Sundays, and school breaks, it is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Tim Hortons free skating
Thanks to Tim Hortons, Burlington residents can enjoy another holiday season of free skating, from Sunday, Dec. 21 to Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. Free skating will be drop-in only, and no online reservation is needed. Skating is first come, first served until capacity is reached. For dates and locations, visit burlington.ca/timsfreeskate.