ḵw'esḥkw'shétsutay
The Playing Place · Chief Joe Mathias Centre
A Space for Play,
Sport & Community
The ḵw'esḥkw'shétsutay (Playing Place) is a covered multi-sport facility at the Chief Joe Mathias Centre, available for drop-in play and private bookings. It serves community members of all ages and supports a wide range of sports and recreational activities.
- sports_handball Multi-sport surface suitable for lacrosse, tennis, pickleball, floor hockey, and more
- wb_cloudy Covered facility, play rain or shine year-round
- group Available for both drop-in community use and private bookings
- calendar_today Scheduled youth programs including lacrosse U10, U13, U17, tennis, and pickleball
- apartment Part of the Chief Joe Mathias Centre complex at 100 Capilano Rd
Operating Hours
| Monday – Thursday | 9:00 am – 10:00 pm |
| Friday / Saturday | 9:00 am – 9:00 pm |
| Sunday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Hours subject to change. Call ahead during holidays.
Booking & Inquiries
To book the Playing Place for a private event or program:
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Deposits & Hourly Rates
Deposits - Due at Time of Application
| Facility | Deposit |
|---|---|
| Lacrosse Box / Multi-Sport Surface | $200.00 |
Deposit will be refunded after final inspection is completed by the ḵw'esḥkw'shétsutay maintenance team. Deposit return may take up to 5–10 business days.
Hourly Rates
| User Type | Rate Per Hour |
|---|---|
| Squamish Nation / Community Member | $18.00 |
| Community (CJMC Affiliate / Partner) | $33.00 |
| Private (Non–Squamish Nation) | $55.00 |
| For Profit / Commercial (Non–Squamish Nation) | $69.00 |
- Squamish Nation cultural and community events take priority over all external bookings.
- Bookings may be cancelled with short notice due to cultural work or a Nation priority event.
- Payments will be refunded in full if this occurs.
Programs at the Playing Place
Adult Tennis
event Tuesday
calendar_today Apr 28 – Jun 16
schedule 6:00 – 7:00 pm
person SummerSmash
Youth Tennis
event Tuesday
calendar_today Apr 28 – Jun 16
schedule 5:15 – 6:00 pm
person SummerSmash
Pickleball
event Sunday
calendar_today Apr 19 – Jun 8
schedule 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
person SummerSmash
Lacrosse U10–U17
event Tue / Thu
calendar_today Apr 2 – May 14
schedule See Programs page
person Aaron Skye