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    Home » Niagara

    Indoor and Outdoor Skating Rinks

    Published: Dec 14, 2019 · Modified: Apr 4, 2022 by Niagara Families · Leave a Comment

    Here is our roundup of indoor and outdoor skating rinks in Niagara:

    Indoor Skating Rinks

    1. Seymour Hannah Centre -240 St. Paul St., West, St. Catharines, Click HERE for hours.
    2. Bill Burgoyne Arena – 129 Linwell Ave., St. Catharines, Click HERE for hours.
    3. Jack Gatecliff Garden City Arena - 8 Gale Cres., St. Catharines, Click HERE for hours.
    4. Gale Centre Arena – 5152 Thorold Stone Rd, Niagara Falls, Click HERE for hours.
    5. Chippawa Willoughby Arena – 9000 Sodom Rd, Niagara Falls, Click HERE for hours.
    6. Frank Doherty Arena – 70 Front Street N, Thorold, Click HERE for hours.
    7. Jordan Arena -2767 Fourth Avenue, Jordan Station, Click HERE for hours.
    8. Fonthill Meridian Centre Arena – 100 Meridian Way, Pelham, Click HERE for hours.
    9. Meridian Credit Union Arena – 1565 Four Mile Creek Rd, Virgil, Click HERE for hours.
    10. Jack Ballantyne Memorial Arena – 501 King Street, Welland, Click HERE for hours.
    11. Fleming Centre – 5020 Serena Drive, Beamsville, Click HERE for hours.
    12. Vale Health & Wellness Centre – 550 Elizabeth St, Port Colborne, Click HERE for hours.
    13. West Lincoln Arena & Community Centre -177 West Street, Smithville, Click HERE for hours.
    14. Crystal Ridge Arena – 109 Ridge Rd South, Crystal Beach, Click HERE for hours.
    15. Jaycee Arena and Kinsmen Arena – 3 Municipal Centre Dr, Fort Erie, Click HERE for hours.
    16. Peach King Centre – 162 Livingston Ave, Grimsby, Click HERE for hours.
    17. Dunnville Memorial Arena – 275 Ramsey Drive, Dunnville, Click HERE for hours.

    Outdoor Skating Rinks

    Outdoor rinks are dependent on the weather. Please check the status of the rinks before going.

    Wayne Gretzky Winery

    1219 Niagara Stone Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake

    Open to the public, December to mid-March, weather dependent. $5 per person for Skating and $10 per person for Skate Rentals, plus taxes. Skate rentals are available on a first-come, first-served basis in adult and children's sizes.

    Rink Hours
    Sunday to Thursday - 11:30 am to 6 pm
    Friday & Saturday -11:30 am to 9 pm
    Operating season and hours are subject to weather conditions.

    The skating rink will be closing at 5pm on Tuesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 26.

    Community Skate Days
    December 11 / January 8 / February 12 / March 11
    Free skating on the second Wednesday of each month from 11:30 am - 6 pm

    As long as weather cooperates, the rink opens in early December and closes mid-March (Closed December 25th and January 1st). You can call 1.844.643.7799 to confirm if the rink is open before you arrive.


    Fort George Skating Rink

    51 Queen’s Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake

    Skating is free, although there will be a cost for skate rentals and anything purchased from the concessions. The rink is open free to the community:

    Open skating (weekdays)
    During these hours, there are no dedicated staff, concessions, rentals, or music available:

    • Monday to Thursday: 10 am to 5 pm
    • Friday: 10 am to 4 pm

    Family and evening skating (weekends)
    Skate rentals ($5 for girl's size 7 and boy's size 11 to adult's size 12), helmet rentals (free), dedicated rink staff, concessions, music, and activities are available during these hours:

    • Friday: 5 pm to 9 pm
    • Saturday: 10 am to 1 pm, 2 pm to 5 pm, 6 pm to 9 pm
    • Sunday: 10 am to 1 pm, 2 pm to 5 pm

    Check here for ice rink updates.

    Weekend activities:

    • Santa and s'mores, 5 pm to 6:30 pm, December 14 and 21 only
    • Saturday night tunes on ice, 6 pm to 9 pm, from December 21 to February 29
    • Sunday afternoon family skate with children's entertainment, 2 pm to 4 pm, from December 15 to March 8
    • Friday night fire side chats with Parks Canada, 7 pm, from January 3 to March 20

    Hilary Bald Outdoor Rink

    Garden Gate Terrace, Beamsville

    The outdoor rink will be open December – March (weather permitting). The rink will be open daily from 9 am until 9 pm. For inquiries or more information call 905-563-2799 ext. 319.


    The Lions Outdoor Skating Rink

    1406 Drummond Rd., Niagara Falls, Phone: (905) 358-3808

    A one-sheet outdoor ice skating rink, open seasonally.


    The Freise Zone

    Peach King Centre, 162 Livingston Ave, Grimsby, 905-945-1288


    Chippawa Park Pond

    First Avenue and Fitch Street, Welland


    Woodlawn Bush

    Woodlawn Rd, between South Pelham and Rice Rd., Welland


    Civic Square

    60 E Main St., Welland


    St. George Pond

    391 St. George St., Welland


    Ground Rinks Maintained by Volunteers in Welland

    * Rinks without volunteers may not be maintained and most likely will not be suitable for skating

    If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for one of the below rinks, please contact: [email protected] or call (905) 735-1700 ext. 3000

    Memorial Park
    Rink closed for the 2018/19 season due to construction, will re-open for the 2019/20 season

    Broadway Park*
    Broadway
    (No Volunteer)

    Cooks Mills Park*
    630 Lyons Creek Rd
    (No Volunteer)

    Elmwood Park
    Elmwood Ave.

    Glenwood Park*
    Dain City, between Glenwood Pkwy. & Parkside St.
    (No Volunteer)

    John Deere Park
    Dain City, between Huron St. & Erie St.

    Gram Ave. Park
    Gram Avenue, corner of Forest Rd. & Gram Ave.

    Manchester Park*
    Off of East Main St.,
    between Lyons Ave. & Golden Blvd. W.
    (No Volunteer)

    River Rd. Park

    Stop 19 Park

    Summerlea Park


    St. Patrick's Park

    Catherine St., St. Catharines (across from the Russell Ave Community Centre)

    General skating will take place every day until 6 p.m., when the community will be allowed to set up to play hockey.

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