Programs
Outdoor Ice
The City of Hamilton operates outdoor skating opportunities during the winter months across Hamilton.
City operated outdoor ice rinks will be closed for the season, as of Monday February 26, 2024 at 11 pm
City operated outdoor ice rinks will be closed for the season, as of Monday February 26, 2024 at 11 pm.
We will re-open for the 2024/2025 season in December.
City Rinks
City of Hamilton outdoor ice rink locations, scheduled to open mid-December 2023 (weather permitting):
- Bernie Morelli – Serafini Family Outdoor Ice Pad
- Dundas Driving Park
- Freelton Community Park
- Waterdown Memorial Park
Staff are on site at City operated outdoor rinks to maintain the ice up until 10 pm, lights shut off at 11 pm.
Outdoor ice rinks are weather dependent, during extended periods of above 0-degree temperatures, ice conditions may require a closure. Closure notifications will be posted both online and at the park. All scheduled ice sessions are cancelled during closures.
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Community Rinks
Community ice rinks are operated in City parks by community volunteer committees.
- Rinks are operational as weather permits and are open until 11 pm daily when lights are shut off.
- There is no fee to use community rinks.
- No equipment, skate, helmet or stick rentals are available.
- All skating is done at the public’s own risk on all outdoor community ice rinks.
- Outdoor ice may have more imperfections than indoor ice, such as bumps, ruts, soft spots, etc. The use of helmets is strongly recommended.
- Please be mindful of locations that have dedicated rinks and/or specific time for shinny (no slapshots).
- Please be respectful of all community patrons that are enjoying the ice. The City’s Zero Tolerance Policy is in force at all locations.
Volunteers are permitted to build community rinks in approved parks however, ice making and ice conditions are weather dependent.
City staff are currently accepting applications from community members interested in building and maintaining community rinks until December 15, 2023. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer and haven’t already submitted an application, please send an email to [email protected] and staff will be able to advise on location availability and related processes.
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