MacInnes Field

A welcoming and open all-season turf facility for recreational and community use, residing at the heart of campus nestled next to the Aquatic Centre and the War Memorial Gym.

Image Gallery

  • MacInnes Field 1 looking toward War Memorial Gym

    Image taken from the perspective of someone standing in the middle of MacInnes Field, looking toward the War Memorial Gym with the bus loop to the left on the other side of the fence, in the image shown. 

    Use the "next" and "previous" buttons below to navigate the gallery and see more images.

    Slide 1/3

  • SE corner looking toward the Life Building

    Image taken from the perspective of someone standing on the SE corner of MacInnes Field, looking toward the Life Building with the AMS Student Nest on the left and Brock Commons student residence on the right in the background, in the image shown.

    Use the "next" and "previous" buttons below to navigate the gallery and see more images.

    Slide 2/3

  • Close-up shot on Field 1 looking toward the Aquatic Centre

    A close-up image of two people playing with a frisbee, with the Aquatic Centre in the background. Note: the small disc cone in the image shown is for demonstration only and is not included in bookings. 

    Use the "next" and "previous" buttons below to navigate the gallery and see more images.

    Slide 3/3

Location Information

Location Name:
MacInnes Field
Address:
6131 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
Size (approx.): 

Field 1: 1,200 sq. m. / 12,800 sq. ft.

Field 2: 1,200 sq. m. / 12,800 sq. ft.

Field 3: 1,200 sq. m. / 12,800 sq. ft.

Full field (includes Field 1/2 and 2/3 median space): 3,900 sq. m. / 41,800 sq. ft.

Accessibility: 
Accessible at grade.
Electricity: 
Standard draw available upon request.
Vehicle access: 
Via Student Union Blvd with approval only.
Availability:MacInnes Field is not available until further notice.

MacInnes Field is divided into three subsections of equal surface area (approx. 1,200 sq. m. / 12,800 sq. ft. each). One, two, or all three subsections may be allocated for your event, depending on the type and required capacity of your event. 

Field 1 is located on the northern side of the turf area, closest to the Life Building and the Aquatic Centre. Field 2 is located on the central portion of the turf area, between the AMS Student Nest and the bus loop. Field 3 is located on the southern side of the turf area, closest to the War Memorial Gym. 

MacInnes Field is located above University Blvd Lot. There is a maximum weight load permitted on MacInnes Field and the surrounding plaza area. Weight load calculations must include people, infrastructure, vehicles, and any additional elements supported by the surface of the field or plaza. During inclement weather, the weight of rain/snow will be taken into consideration. 

Event infrastructure should be dispersed throughout the event footprint as much as possible. Clusters of infrastructure resulting in significant weight concentrated on any one specific area of the field should be avoided. 

Standard draw is available, upon request only.

Refer to the annotated site map under Files and Resources below for more information.

To access MacInnes Field by vehicle for event setup and take down, a bollard drop is required. There is a fee for this service. Bollard drops must be arranged prior to event setup with the Film and Events Office.

Please be advised that the bollard must never be left unattended when lowered.

Refer to the vehicle access map under Files and Resources below for more information.

Explore MacInnes Field Virtually

360° Street View

Explore this location virtually with street view and full 360° panoramas. This page loads with street view facing MacInnes Field by default.

Street View uses imagery captured by UBC Studios and Google. Imagery may not be accurate-to-date due to ongoing construction and maintenance on campus and public realm. 

  1. In the window to the left, click the plus/minus buttons (bottom-right in the window) to zoom in/out.
  2. Click and drag your cursor within the window to look around. Click the white arrows marked on the ground to navigate the public realm.
  3. Click the top-right corner  button to experience street view in full-screen.

Interactive Map

A birds-eye-view of MacInnes Field with precisely-placed icons for key information.

  1. The blue translucent area indicates bookable space. A downloadable site map is available at the bottom of this webpage, under Files and Resources.
  2. Each icon can be clicked to show more details. An information pane will open on the left-hand side. To hide details, click away at a blank space on the map.
  3. Click and drag your cursor to move around the map. 
  4. Click here to experience Interactive Map in full-screen.

Files and Resources

NameCategory
MacInnes Field Simple Site MapBlank site map
MacInnes Field Complete Site MapAnnotated site map
Vehicle Access Routes and Bollard LocationsVehicle access
Site PicturesImages

Next Steps

If you would like to book MacInnes Field for your next outdoor event, your first step is to review the Outdoor Event Booking Process. After you're familiar with the booking process, you will be required to submit an Outdoor Event Application.

Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis, and must be submitted a minimum of 15 business days in advance of event setup if the event has minimal impact to campus. If alcohol is being served, applications must be submitted a minimum of 45 business days in advance of event setup. High-impact events require a minimum of six (6) months in advance of event setup.

For questions, contact the Film and Events Office at outdoor.events@ubc.ca.