The lockers are free, open‑access stations where residents can borrow sports equipment like soccer balls, basketballs, footballs, and frisbees using the Equip Sport smartphone app.
Sports Equipment Lockers
The City has partnered with Equip Sport to install 20 sports equipment lockers in parks and public spaces across the City for residents and visitors to borrow sports equipment for free.
This new project removes barriers, supports wellbeing and encourages active participation across all age groups.
How it works
- Download the app: Get the free Equip Sport App on your smartphone via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
- Create an account: Register with your name, phone number, and email address (users must be 16 or older).
- Find a locker: Use the map in the app to find an available locker near you.
- Unlock and play: Scan the QR code on the locker, take a photo of the box, and unlock it to access the gear.
- Return the gear: When finished, repeat the steps in reverse to securely return the equipment to the locker.
Locations
| Park | Equipment available |
|---|---|
| Bolus Gardens Parkette | Basketball, Soccer |
| Brant Hills Park | Football, Soccer |
| Central Park | Soccer |
| DesJardines Park | Basketball, Soccer |
| Doug Wright Park | Basketball, Soccer |
| Fothergill Woods Park | Basketball, Soccer |
| Ireland Park | Basketball, Soccer |
| Iroquois Park | Soccer |
| Kiwanis Park | Basketball, Soccer |
| Lansdown Park | Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee |
| Leighland Park | Basketball, Pickleball |
| Longmoor Park | Basketball, Soccer |
| Maple Park | Football, Soccer |
| Millcroft Park | Ultimate Frisbee |
| Nelson Park | Basketball |
| Norton Community Park | Basketball, Table Tennis |
| Orchard Community Park | Basketball, Soccer |
| Queensway Park | Basketball, Soccer |
| Sycamore Park | Football, Soccer |
| Tansley Woods Park | Basketball, Pickleball, Soccer |
Sports Equipment Lockers Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Have any questions? Email the Community Connects team.
What are the sports equipment lockers?
Is there a cost to use the lockers?
No. The equipment is completely free to borrow. No credit card or payment required. The initiative is funded by Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities.
How long can I borrow the equipment?
The equipment is intended for short‑term use on the same day to ensure there is access to the community. The app will notify you to return items if they are not returned.
How old do I need to be to use the app or borrow equipment?
What happens if locker is empty or equipment isn’t returned or damaged?
What if I don’t have a smartphone?
Smartphones are required to borrow equipment. You can ask your friends or family who have a smartphone to access the equipment.