Outdoor Rinks

The outdoor rinks operate seasonally, weather permitting.  These outdoor rinks require a period of time of constant temperatures of -10 celsius or colder to remain frozen and safe.  These outdoor rinks are not monitored.  Proceed with caution when utilizing.  Please note, these rinks are maintained by volunteers. 

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Locations

We offer natural outdoor ice rinks at several locations throughout the city for skating and pick-up hockey.  You can view these locations by clicking the links below or you can view our Winter Recreation map. 

Updated January 19/24:  The following outdoor rinks will be operating this coming winter when the weather permits:

• John N Allan Park 6980 Kalar Road
• Maple Street Park 5100 Maple Street
• Mount Carmel Park 7806 Mt Carmel Blvd
• Preakness Park 7857 Preakness Street
• Fernwood Park  9260 Hendershot Blvd
• Robert F. Keighan Park 8030 Beaverton Blvd
• Chippawa West Park  9327 Emerald Ave  (Currently not operational)

Volunteers

We are currently looking for volunteers to help with flooding and other minor tasks for all of our outdoor rinks.  If you live in one of these neighbourhoods that hosts an outdoor rink and would like to assist, please consider volunteering a few hours a week.  The City provides volunteers with water access, hoses, nozzles, signage and some training to create good quality ice throughout the winter. 

Online Volunteer Application

Have a question about our outdoor rinks?  Contact: 

Rob McDonald, Manager of Arenas & Athletic Fields

[email protected] or 905-356-7521 Ext. 3340

Maintenance

Please help us keep our parks clean, safe and enjoyable. For maintenance concerns please call the Municipal Service Centre at 905-356-1355.

Rink Rules

• This is a free, public use facility. Please have respect for each other.
• There is risk associated with the activities of skating and playing hockey. Persons who use this ice surface do so at their own risk.
• Outdoor rinks are natural and therefore can be uneven, users are encouraged to survey ice surface prior to use.
• The skating rink will be closed on days of inclement weather or if poor ice conditions exist.
• Helmets and protective safety gear are strongly recommended.
• Children should be supervised.
• Food, drinks, glass objects, and pets are not allowed on the ice.
• Smoking/vaping, alcohol, and drugs are not allowed on or near the ice.
• Rink is open daily dawn to dusk.

STAY SAFE & HAVE FUN!

Learn more about our RZone policy on violence, vandalism, or other inappropriate behaviour at our parks and other recreation sites.