Grab your skates and head over to one of the city’s many outdoor & indoor ice rinks for some free family fun.
Outdoor Skating in Edmonton
Good to know:
- Skate at your own risk; most locations are not staffed or supervised
- If the area has a lot of people, consider coming back at another time to comply with current social distancing restrictions
- Helmets are recommended, but not mandatory
- Kids under 7 should be supervised by someone aged 13 or older
- Bring your own skates & dress for the weather – gloves and toques are always a good idea!
- Everyone is welcome 🙂
- City of Edmonton run locations (listed below) are free! Community League locations may require a membership fee.
Where to find outdoor rinks this Winter:
- City Hall – 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square
- Castledowns Outdoor Skating Rink – infront of the Castledowns YMCA
- Rundle Park Iceway – 2909 113 Ave NW, Edmonton
- Victoria Park Outdoor skating rink/Trail – Victoria Park
- Hawrelak Park Rink – Groat Road NW
- Jackie Parker Park Rink – 4540 50 St NW, Edmonton
- Meadows Outdoor Leisure Ice – 2704 17 Street
- Broadmoor Lake Iceway, Sherwood Park
Always check hours of operation before heading out. Contact info, locations and more can be found on this City of Edmonton Map. (Click on “recreation” then on “skating” to see all locations offering skating right now.)
Some community league run rinks are open as well and may have membership requirements. To find your community league to contact for more info, visit the efcl website here.
Indoor Drop-In Skating in Edmonton
Good to know:
- Kids under age 8 must be actively supervised on the ice by a responsible person aged 13+
- Programming does not run on statutory holidays
- Helmets are strongly encouraged
- Admission prices apply (except on FREE skate days)
Where to find indoor rinks offering drop-in skating:
Check the movelearnplay.edmonton.ca for the most up to date indoor drop-in schedule, including FREE skate days! Capacity is capped for each free skate event at 100 people.
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