Programs
Outdoor Ice
Outdoor rinks closed for the season
City of Hamilton staffed outdoor rinks Serafini Ice Pad at Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre, Dundas Driving Park, Freelton Community Park and Waterdown Memorial Park — will be closed at 11 pm on Friday, March 6, 2026 for the season.
Please note that rinks may close earlier depending on weather and ice conditions.
We thank everyone for enjoying outdoor skating this season and look forward to welcoming you back next winter.
City Rinks
City of Hamilton outdoor ice rink locations, scheduled to open December 15, 2025 (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 RZone Respectful Environments Policy is enforced 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 expressions of interest from community members interested in building and maintaining community rinks until January 5, 2026. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer and haven’t already expressed interest, please send an email to [email protected] and staff will be able to advise on location availability and related processes.
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