Leisure Skating Schedules

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

Natural outdoor ice rinks

Two natural outdoor ice rinks are open for free drop-in leisure skating from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. Hours of operation may be adjusted depending on ice or weather conditions. 

Effective Tuesday, January 25, 2022, shinny hockey will be permitted daily at the outdoor rinks during the following times:

• 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for those 12 years of age and under.
• 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for those 13 years of age and older.

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

Washrooms

Washrooms are available at the Delpark Homes Centre during the hours of operation of the natural outdoor ice rinks. 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. 

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.

Benches are located next to the rinks for skaters to put on skates and helmets.

Please follow the below rules when attending the outdoor ice rinks based on your activity:
 

Leisure skating rules:

• Rinks are available for leisure skating from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily.
• On-ice participants are required to wear skates or ice sledges.
• Only persons wearing skates or sledges are permitted on the ice.
• C.S.A. approved hockey helmets are strongly recommended for all skaters.
• Sticks, pucks, balls, and hockey nets are not permitted during leisure skating. 
• 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.

Shinny hockey rules:

• Rinks are available for shinny hockey daily at the outdoor rinks during the following times:

  • 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for those 12 years of age and under.
  • 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for those 13 years of age and older.
• C.S.A. approved hockey helmets are mandatory for all participants.
• Capacity limits of 25 skaters per rink.
• Face shield, hockey gloves and neck guard is highly recommended for all participants.
• No body contact.
• Puck is not to be raised off the ice.
• No slap shots.
• Only one puck is allowed on the ice if shinny being played.
• Play at your own risk.

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

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. 

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:

• Adult Skate 
• Public Skate
• Shinny Hockey 18 years and older
• Shinny Hockey 50 years and older

 Please review the following before your next visit:

• COVID-19 health and safety information

• Leisure skating fees, descriptions and rules

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

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 Donevan Recreation Complex:

• Public Skate
• Stick and Puck (12 years & under)

Please review the following before your next visit:

• COVID-19 health and safety information

• Leisure skating fees, descriptions and rules

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 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