Outdoor Public Skating Rinks in Calgary

Discover the best outdoor skating ⛸️ rinks in Calgary.

Olympic Plaza

Home to an outdoor rink right in the heart of downtown Calgary. Enjoy our free-to-use outdoor skating rink in the east end of the park from mid-November to mid-March. Helmets are strongly encouraged. Hockey sticks and nets, toboggans and sleds are not allowed on the ice.
Location: 228 8 Ave. S.E.
Skating hours: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily
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Prince’s Island Park

Park near Memorial Drive on the north side of the river.
Location: 4 St. and 1 Ave. S.W.

Carburn Park

Carburn Park is a large natural area park nestled along the Bow River. Enjoy free outdoor skating in the SE quadrant of the park. Helmets are strongly encouraged. Hockey sticks and nets, toboggans and sleds are not allowed on the ice.
Location: 67 Riverview Dr. S.E.
Skating hours: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily

Thomson Family Park

Enjoy free outdoor skating at Thomson Family Park. Helmets are strongly encouraged. Rentals not available.
Location: 1236 16 Ave. S.W.
Skating hours: 5 a.m. - 11 p.m. daily

Glenmore Ice Trail

A free and fun destination for Calgarians. Skate over 730 metres of connected track, through North Glenmore park, with an attached skating rink located in the centre. Helmets are strongly encouraged. Hockey sticks and nets, toboggans and sleds are not allowed on the ice. Rentals not available.
Location: 7305 Crowchild Tr. S.W.
Skating hours: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily

Prairie Winds Park

Enjoy free outdoor skating at the tennis courts near the south parking lot. Prairie Winds Park is a vital part of Calgary's northeast communities. Helmets are strongly encouraged. Hockey sticks and nets, toboggans and sleds are not allowed on the ice.
Location: 223 Castleridge Blvd. N.E.
Skating hours: 5 a.m. - 11 p.m. daily

Bowness Park Lagoon

Skating on the Bowness Lagoon is a Calgary tradition. A 1.6 km track for skating next to the Bow River. Enjoy free outdoor skating on the lagoon in the eastern portion of the park from mid-November to mid-March. Adult and child-sized ice bikes are available for rent.
Location: 8900 48 Ave. N.W.
Skating hours: 5 a.m. - 11 p.m. daily

Big Marlborough Park

Big Marlborough Park is a large park in Calgary's Marlborough Park community. Enjoy free outdoor skating next to the West parking lot.
Location: 6033 Madigan Dr. N.E.
Skating hours: 5 a.m. - 11 p.m. daily

Central Commons Park

Enjoy outdoor skating at Central Commons Park.
Location: 4410 University Ave NW
Skating hours: 5 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily
December to late March (weather permitting)
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Outdoor skating is a fun and enjoyable winter activity that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels.