Outdoor skating is a highlight of winter for many Calgarians. In addition to Community Outdoor Skating Rinks all over the city, multiple outdoor skating areas are maintained by the City of Calgary and are free to use.
These rinks are weather-dependent, typically open mid-December through February, except for the Olympic Plaza rink, which is a refrigerated surface and is usually open from mid-November to mid-March. The city-maintained ice surfaces are located at:
- Barb Scott Park (SW)
- Big Marlborough Park (NE)
- Bowness Park Lagoon (NW) (Check out Crokicurl, the Ice Trail or rent an Ice Bike!)
- Carburn Park (SE)
- Lot 6 Pop-Up Rink (311 8 Street SW) NEW for 2024
- North Glenmore Park and Ice Trail (SW)
- Prairie Winds Park (NE)
North rink: pleasure skating only
South rink: shinny hockey and pleasure skating - 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
Note that the Olympic Plaza is NOW CLOSED.
