Outdoor skating is a highlight of winter for many Calgarians. In addition to Community Outdoor Skating Rinks all over the city, the City of Calgary maintains multiple outdoor skating areas that are free to use.
If you want to learn how to skate, the City of Calgary is offering FREE beginner skating lessons for all ages on December 20, 2025 and Saturdays from January 3 – March 28, 2026, from 2 – 5 PM (weather dependent). These lessons will be at Prince’s Island Park Lagoon. Each lesson will kick off with a 30-minute guided lesson, followed by skating support. Skates and helmets will be available for free rentals on a first-come, first-served basis. Check rink status here.
City of Calgary rinks are weather-dependent and typically open mid-December through February. The city-maintained ice surfaces are located at:
- Big Marlborough Park (NE)
- Bowness Park Lagoon (NW) (Check out Crokicurl, the Ice Trail or rent an Ice Bike!)
- Carburn Park (SE)
- North Glenmore Park and Ice Trail (SW)
- Prairie Winds Park (NE)
- Prince’s Island Lagoon (SW)
- Thomson Family Park (SW)
- West Confederation Park (NW)
For more information, including rink street addresses, rules, hours, and the current status of the rinks, please visit the city website through the link below. Please note that equipment rentals are not currently available at City of Calgary outdoor ice surfaces, except where noted.
Website: www.calgary.ca
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