Outdoor Skating & Ice Rinks

Skaters have several choices for public outdoor ice skating surfaces in Edmonton. Community Services maintains both ground and pond ice rinks in the major parks. It is recommended that children or inexperienced skaters use an approved helmet while on the ice to prevent injuries.

You can skate on stormwater lakes when conditions allow. The Drainage Branch oversees all uses of these lakes, and certain restrictions and conditions are in place to ensure that health and ecological issues are properly addressed.

Exact dates for opening and current conditions are dependant upon the weather.

Solid ground	Beginning of December	Beginning of March
Open water ponds	Late December	Beginning of March

These ice surfaces are monitored on a daily basis and will be closed if unsafe. Be Safe on Ice - please keep off closed ice surfaces and obey all signage.

Note: Sticks, balls and pucks are only allowed in a designated shinny/hockey area. Pets are not allowed. For more information, please see Public Skating Guidelines.

The Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues provides outdoor skating surfaces as part of their Winter Fun programs.

Rink Locations, Hours & Facilities

Castle Downs - 153 Avenue & 115 Street Hours: Closed for the season. Facilities: Outdoor skate change. Washroooms in Rec Center.

City Hall - 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square Hours: Closed for the season. Facilities: Changing room at south east corner, Churchill Square.

William Hawrelak Park - 9330-Groat Road Hours: Closed for the season. Facilities: Hawrelak Park Pavilion

Jackie Parker Park - 50 Street & 44 Avenue Hours: Closed for the season. Facilities: Jackie Parker Park Pavilion. Washrooms open from 7am to 9pm

Mill Woods Sport Park - 66 Street & 23 Avenue CLOSED until further notice

Rundle Park - 113 Avenue & 29 Street Hours: Closed for the season. Facilities: Rundle Family Center Pavilion

Victoria Park Oval - 12130 River Valley Road Hours: Closed for the season. Facilities: Skate change rooms and adjacent washroom. Ice Maintenance: Ice surface closed to all users on the following days and times: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5-6pm Monday and Saturday from 8-10am Edmonton Speed Skating Club has exclusive use of the oval on the following days and times (no public skating): Monday and Wednesday 6-7pm Tuesday and Thursday 6-9pm

For more information:

For information about rinks in your neighbourhood, see
Community League - Rinks.

For information about City-operated rinks listed above:

In Edmonton: 311
Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311

Email: 311@edmonton.ca