Enjoy free outdoor skating and hockey at rinks across the city! These natural rinks are open during the winter, as long as the weather stays cold. The ice needs several days of -10°C or colder to stay frozen and safe. Please note these rinks are not supervised and are maintained by volunteers.
Outdoor rink locations and hours
Rinks are open daily from dawn to dusk during the winter season.
You can skate or play pick-up hockey at these natural outdoor rinks:
Want to volunteer?
We always need volunteers to help keep the rinks in great shape!
If you live nearby and can shovel snow or flood the rink, we’d love your help.
The City provides:
- Access to water
- Hoses and nozzles
- Training to help you make good ice
Apply online to volunteer
Outdoor rink rules
Please follow these simple rules to stay safe and have fun.
- Rinks are not supervised. Use at your own risk – ice may be uneven or rough
- Check the ice before skating or playing hockey
- Rinks may close during bad weather or if the ice is in poor condition
- Wear helmets and safety gear
- Supervise children at all times
- No food, drinks, glass, or pets on the ice
- No smoking, vaping, alcohol, or drugs
- Be respectful. These are free public spaces for everyone to enjoy. Please follow the RZone Policy to help keep rinks safe, welcoming, and free from vandalism or inappropriate behaviour
Contact us
- Report maintenance concerns to the Municipal Works Service Centre at 905-356-1355 or online
- For general questions or to volunteer, contact the Community Development Coordinator at 905-356-7521 x 3341 or email us
