Facility rental fees are charges for using municipal venues including community centres, meeting rooms, arenas, sports fields, pools, and park pavilions. Organizations and individuals rent these spaces for sports leagues, events, meetings, celebrations, and programs. Fee structures typically vary by user type (residents vs. non-residents, non-profit vs. commercial), time periods (prime time vs. off-peak), and facility type. Rental revenue partially offsets facility operating costs, though most municipalities subsidize recreation facilities to promote community access. Policies balance cost recovery with affordability and access for community organizations. Booking systems allocate limited prime-time slots among competing users—ice time at arenas and field time for sports leagues are often highly sought. Some municipalities offer reduced fees for youth programs, seniors, or low-income groups, recognizing recreation's social benefits.