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Please note, programs and services listed on this webpage may not be available at this time.

Recreation facility closures:
Effective Wednesday, January 5, 2022, in accordance with the province-wide orders, City recreation facilities will temporarily close for all recreation programs and services. This includes the Arts Resource Centre, Civic Recreation Complex, Children’s Arena, Delpark Homes Centre, Donevan Recreation Complex, Harman Park Arena, Northview Community Centre and South Oshawa Community Centre.

For additional information, please visit Oshawa.ca/ReopeningRecreation.

Leisure skating

COVID-19 health and safety information

Natural outdoor ice rinks

Service Disruption: Natural outdoor ice rinks at Delpark Homes Centre closed due to warm weather
The natural outdoor ice rinks at the Delpark Homes Centre are closed today, Wednesday, January 19, 2022, as a result of warm weather conditions. For status updates on this closure, please visit facility status.

The City of Oshawa is excited to announce the opening of two natural outdoor skating rinks at Delpark Homes Centre (1661 Harmony Road North) on Friday, January 14, 2022. The outdoor ice rinks are located on the southeast sport field near the main entrance of the centre.

Please note, the outdoor ice rinks are available for free drop-in leisure skating only. Visitors are asked to follow posted capacity limits of 45 persons per rink based on government orders and public health recommendations.

The availability of the outdoor rinks is based upon weather and ice conditions and hours of operation may change without notice.

Hours of Operation

Delpark Homes Centre
1661 Harmony Road North
905-436-5455

Natural outdoor ice rinks

Effective Friday, January 14, 2022, two natural outdoor ice rinks will open for free drop-in leisure skating from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Sunday. Hours of operation may be adjusted depending on ice or weather conditions.

Any closures due to ice or weather conditions will be updated at Oshawa.ca/FacilityStatus.

Washrooms

Washrooms are available from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Delpark Homes Centre. Those entering the facility for washroom use will be required to complete the COVID-19 Screening Form and provide results before entering the Delpark Homes Centre.

General Guidelines

Rinks are available for leisure skating only.
On-ice participants are required to wear skates or ice sledges.
Only persons wearing skates or sledges are permitted on the ice.
CSA approved hockey helmets are strongly recommended for all skaters.
Visitors are asked to follow posted capacity limits of 45 persons per rink based on government orders and public health recommendations.
Children 10 years of age or under must be actively supervised by a responsible person 16 years of age or older.
Benches are located next to the rinks for skaters to put on skates and helmets.
Rinks are monitored hourly by City of Oshawa staff. Report any concerns to City staff by contacting the Delpark Homes Centre at 905-436-5455.

Not permitted on the ice:

Sticks, pucks, balls, hockey nets.
Smoking, vaping or alcohol.
Carrying children on the ice (including in a baby carrier/harness).
Strollers, chairs, sleds or toboggans.
Food and drink.
Tag, rough play or other disruptive activities.
Foul language and inappropriate behaviour.

Those in violation of posted guidelines will be asked to leave.

COVID-19 heath and safety information

Community members are asked to:

Wear a mask or face covering.
Stay home if exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19 or are not feeling well.
Maintain physical distancing of at least two metres from others.
Follow all posted signage and COVID-19 public health guidelines.
Enter and exit the outdoor rinks through the designated entrance and exit points located at the most southern part of the field.

Looking for information about our Community Outdoor Ice Rink Program? Visit Parks, Trails & Natural Areas to learn more.

Arenas currently closed for use:

Delpark Homes Centre

Delpark Homes Centre
1661 Harmony Road North
905-436-5455

All community members are asked to book their next visit for a leisure skate in advance. To see our leisure skating schedules, or to book your next skate, please select the type of skate that you are interested in attending from the list below.

Leisure skating offered at the Delpark Homes Centre:

Please review the following before your next visit:

COVID-19 health and safety information

Leisure skating fees, descriptions and rules

Donevan Recreation Complex

Donevan Recreation Complex
171 Harmony Road South
905-725-3536

Leisure skating offered at the Donevan Recreation Complex:

Please review the following before your next visit:

COVID-19 health and safety information

Leisure skating fees, descriptions and rules

Harman Park Arena

Harman Park Arena
829 Douglas Street
905-725-3536

Leisure skating offered at Harman Park Arena sponsored by Ontario Hyundai:

Public Skate

Please review the following before your next visit:

COVID-19 health and safety information

Leisure skating fees, descriptions and rules

Please note that schedules may change on holidays, during special events or due to temporary closures. Stay up-to-date on Facility and Program Changes.

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Leisure Skating Schedules

Leisure skating

Natural outdoor ice rinks

Arenas currently closed for use:

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