Kids are expensive, so here are some locations in, and around, Edmonton where you can skate for free. Both Indoor and Outdoor. Many communities have smaller ice rinks as well that are not listed here.
OUTDOOR VENUES
CASTLE DOWNS
Address: 11510 153 Avenue
Pavilion Hours: 9am-10pm
- Washroom use only
- Lounge and locker area is closed
- Skate change areas are set up outside
Ice Surface Hours: 9am-10pm
CITY HALL
Address: 1 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Skate rentals will be available on a first come, first served basis, and that rentals and ice conditions are weather dependent
Skate Rental Hours: Fri 5pm-9pm, Sat 12pm-9pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
HAWRELAK PARK
Address: 9330 Groat Road
Pavilion Hours: 9am-10pm
- Washrooms
- Skate change area
- Concession
JACKIE PARKER PARK
Address: 4540 50 Street
Ice Surface Hours: 9am-10pm
Pavilion Hours: 6am-9pm
- Washroom use only
- Lounge and locker area is closed
- Skate change areas are set up outside
MEADOWS OUTDOOR LEISURE ICE
Address: 2704 17 Street
Hours: 8:30am-10:30pm
- Indoor washrooms
- Skate change rooms—adjacent to the ice
RUNDLE PARK
Address: 2909 113 Avenue
- Washrooms
- Skate change area
VICTORIA PARK
Address: 12030 River Valley Road
Victoria IceWay and Skating Oval
Pavilion Hours: 9am-10pm
- Washrooms
- Skate change rooms
- Water bottle fill-up station
ALBERTA LEGISLATURE GROUNDS
Skate on the edge of the South Lawn, under the seasonal lights on the Alberta Legislature and its grounds.
Public washrooms and a water fountain are located on the Legislature Grounds.
ICE DISTRICT PLAZA
The ICE District Plaza is home to Edmonton’s newest outdoor ice surface.
Hours: 10am-10pm
GLASTONBURY COMMUNITY LEAGUE ICE TRAIL
Address: 1101 Grantham Drive NW, Edmonton
5 fire pits available for use, but you must bring your own wood.
BONNIE DOON CENTRE SKATING RINK
Address: 8330 82 Avenue, Edmonton, Northwest Parking Lot
Hours: Thursday / Friday 2 pm to 9 pm, Saturday / Sunday 12 noon to 8 pm
ROTARY PARK OVAL
Address: 4815 44 Avenue, Stony Plain
Rotary Park features a groomed public skating area festively lit for the season. Drop-in during the day, or skate under the stars and twinkling lights.
JUBILEE PARK SKATING TRAIL
Address: 510 Grove Dr. W., Spruce Grove
This is Spruce Grove’s largest park, and in addition to a huge skating trail, it also offers changing areas, washrooms, a toboggan hill for more winter fun, and a playground. The skating trail winds through the entire park past picnic benches, and plenty of rest and photo stops
CENTRAL PARK SKATING OVAL
Address: 454 King St., Spruce Grove
This is a great place for beginners, and the ice is regularly maintained. Enjoy a peaceful or leisurely stroll through Spruce Grove’s Central Park with a path of holiday lights to illuminate your skate. Warm-up after your skate at the Fire pits or the Lions Log Cabin Concession with a hot coffee or snack.
BROADMOOR LAKE
Address: 20 Festival Way, Sherwood Park
Hours: open daily from 2:30 pm-9 pm
They provide heated changing/lacing stations, and the smooth ice is perfect for any skill level or age
COWAN SKATING PATHWAY
Address: 4501 Emerald Drive, Sherwood Park
Hours: open daily from 2:30 pm-9 pm
This wide and expansive skating trail is surrounded by tall trees and shrubs and is a beautiful natural skating experience with the pathway and a snow-banked hockey rink. The iceway is located next to the Emerald Hills Leisure Centre
LIONS PARK FREEZEWAY
Address: 21 Sir Winston Churchill Ave, St. Albert
- maintained ice
- heating changing shacks
- amazing river valley views
- central location close to cafes and restaurants
LACOMBE LAKE PARK
Address: 140 McKenney Ave, St. Albert
Park Hours: 5am-11pm
Pavilion Hours: 8am-8pm daily
- Heated washroom and change building
INDOOR DROP IN VENUES
CITY OF EDMONTON ARENAS
No wristband required to attend a Free Drop-In Skate time. Participant capacity is capped at 100.
Helmets are not required but are highly recommended.
Children under the age of 8 must be actively supervised by a responsible person aged 13+.
Dates and Times Vary, Click HERE for daily schedules
GLEN ALLEN RECREATION CENTRE
Address: 199 Georgian Way, Sherwood Park
Hours: Sundays between 2-4pm
ARDROSSAN RECREATION CENTRE
Address: 80-1 Avenue, Ardrossan
Hours: Sundays from 1-3pm
KINEX ARENA
Address: 66 Hebert Road, St. Albert
Tim Hortons Public Skating, proudly presented by the Jenkins Family, is a free program available for all ages and skill levels
Family Public Skating: Tues/Thurs 6:30pm-7:30pm, Sat 12:30pm-2pm
Parent and Tot Free Drop In: Tues-Thurs 9am-10am
GRANT FUHR ARENA
Address: 9 Agrena Rd, Spruce Grove
Hours: Mon-Fri 11:45am-12:45pm
Helmets are mandatory for everyone taking part in public skating.
GLENN HALL CENTENIAL ARENA
Address: 5300-52 Street, Stony Plain
Hours: Mon/Wed/Thurs 3:30pm-5pm, Tues 9:30am-10:30am (parent & tot skate), Sat 6pm-7pm