The refrigerated Riverside Park Skating Loop offers a safe, community-focused space for drop-in leisure skating (no hockey permitted). Approved by Council in 2023 and funded through a $7.16M Growing Communities Fund grant, this new amenity builds on recent Riverside Park improvements, including an accessible playground and water park, year-round washroom and change room building, trail upgrades, and added accessibility features, creating an inviting, year-round destination for all to enjoy.
Hours of Operation (weather permitting):
- Sunday to Thursday | 10:00 am–9:00 pm
- Friday and Saturday | 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Skating Information
- Free public skating—no registration required.
- This facility is unsupervised. Skate at your own risk.
- Helmets are strongly recommended for all skaters.
- Lighting available during evening hours.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Skating aids welcome.
- Skate in a counter clockwise direction or follow direction of flow.
- No sticks, pucks, ring or rough play permitted.
- No pets, bicycles, or strollers allowed on ice surface.
- Use caution during inclement weather or snowy conditions. Be aware of debris or uneven ice surface.
- Ice resurfacing occurs regularly.
- Facility may close temporarily for maintenance or safety reasons.
