Outdoor Skating

Natural outdoor ice rinks

Rink closures

Outdoor rinks may experience temporary closures due to weather or ice conditions. Before planning your visit, check the status of the rinks by calling 905-436-3311 and dial ext. 2385 or say "outdoor rinks".

Delpark Homes Centre outdoor rink schedule

1661 Harmony Road North
905-436-5455

The outdoor rinks are closed for the 2024 winter season. Check back here for next year's outdoor rink schedule.

Stone Street Park outdoor rink schedule

1455 Cedar St.
905-436-5474

The outdoor rinks are closed for the 2024 winter season. Check back here next year's outdoor rink schedule.

Outdoor skating admission fees

Outdoor ice rinks are free to use. Advance booking is not required.

Leisure skating descriptions
Activity	Description
Public Skate	An open skate for participants of all ages. Skaters 6 years of age and under must be actively supervised on the ice by a guardian.
Shinny Hockey	CSA approved hockey helmets are strongly recommended for all participants. A face shield, hockey gloves and neck guard are strongly recommended for all participants. Skaters 12 years of age and under must be actively supervised on the ice by a guardian.
Stick and Puck	This skate is intended for participants to practice passing and stickhandling. CSA approved hockey helmets are strongly recommended for all participants. A face shield, hockey gloves and neck guard are strongly recommended for all participants. Game play and team practices are not permitted. Hockey nets, skating aids and other training equipment are not permitted. Skaters 12 years of age and under must be actively supervised on the ice by a guardian.

Leisure skating rules

General rules

Do not participate if you are feeling unwell
Respect and follow instructions from facility staff and any posted signage
CSA approved hockey helmets are strongly recommended for all participants
On-ice participants are required to wear skates or ice sledges

The following are not permitted

Shoes/Boots
Food/Drinks
Body contact or slap shots
Smoking, vaping or alcohol
Sticks, pucks, balls, hockey nets during public skating hours
Pucks raised off the ice during shinny and stick and puck hours
Foul language and inappropriate behaviour
Carrying children on the ice (including in a baby carrier/harness)
Strollers (unless for accessibility purposes), chairs and sleds/toboggans

Rules for skating aids, accessibility strollers, wheelchairs and ice sledges

Accessibility strollers and wheelchairs are allowed on the ice as long as the wheels are clean; ice sledges are allowed on the ice
Persons accompanying someone in an accessibility stroller, wheelchair or ice sledge must wear skates
Skating aids are allowed in designated areas; bring your own

Community Outdoor Ice Rink Program

We accept applications for community members or groups interested in building and maintaining a community ice rink in your local park. For details or to apply, contact Service Oshawa.

Outdoor Ice Rinks Policy and Procedure

Staff will review the request to ensure site suitability, including:

Water access
Sufficient flat space with suitable drainage
Proximity to homes and sensitive areas

Once approved, outdoor ice rink volunteers will work together to build and maintain the rinks by flooding and shovelling, caring for equipment and keeping a watchful eye on the rinks as per the City's safety requirements.

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