Outdoor Skating

Lace up your skates and get outside for winter fun! The city of Calgary has seven outdoor skating rink locations that are free to use on a first-come-first-served basis.

Skate on the ice trails at Bowness Park or North Glenmore Park. Try the new ice bikes at Bowness Park.

Who is it for?

All ages – Family

Hockey sticks, toboggans, sleds & strollers are not permitted on the ice
Helmets are strongly encouraged.

 

FREE TO SKATE

Skate Rentals at Olympic Plaza & North Glenmore Park

Skate Rentals (2 hours)

Skates (12 years and under): $10
Skates (13 years and older): $15

Helmets (CSA approved):$5
Skating Aids:$8
Skate Sharpening:$8

Skate Rentals at Bowness Park

Skates:

1hr $12
2-3 hours $20

Ice Bike:

30 min $12
1hr $20
Skate Aid: 1hr $8

Helmets: Free

Skate Sharpening: $10/ pair

 

 

Dates: Winter Season

Conditions change daily. Check before travelling.,

Hours once open:

• Barb Scott Park, 12 Ave. and 9 St. S.W. — 5 a.m. – 11 p.m.
• Big Marlborough Park , 6033 Madigan Dr. N.E. — 5 a.m – 11 p.m. daily
• Bowness Park, 8900 48 Ave. N.W. — Lagoon and ice trail – (Ice Trail Open — 5 a.m. – 11 p.m. daily) — (rentals available including Ice Bike )
• Carburn Park — 67 Riverview Dr. S.E. — 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily
• Olympic Plaza, 228 8 Ave. S.E. — 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily
• North Glenmore Park — 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily
• Prairie Winds Park, 223 Castleridge Blvd. N.E. — 5 a.m – 11 p.m. daily
• Prince’s Island Park Lagoon, 4 St. and 1 Ave. S.W. — 10 a.m. 11 p.m., daily
• Thomson Family Park, 236 16 Ave. S.W. — 5 a.m – 11 p.m. daily

Outdoor rinks may open or close on short notice. Please visit each park page to view the current ice status.

 

Winter in Calgary