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*Please note that the Bayshore Community Centre is closed to the public until further notice. Ice rentals are available at the Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre by emailing Andy O'Leary, Facilities Booking Coordinator, or calling 519-376-4440 ext. 1255.

For guidelines and conditions of use during COVID-19, please visit our Return to Play page for more information.

All public skating programs have been cancelled until further notice. Please check back here for updates.

The Harrison Park Good Cheer Outdoor Rink is now closed for the season.

We have recreation ice time available in three NHL sized arenas:

Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre
Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre (J.D. McArthur Arena)

From April until the end of August, there is only one ice pad available (Rink A / West Rink at the Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre).

Both of these facilities are Nut-Aware Facilities. More information about the City's Anaphylaxis Policy and what Nut-Aware means can be found on the Minor Sports page.

Please note that the facilities are closed on Christmas Day (December 25th) and New Year's Day (January 1st).

Public Skating Rules
No food or drinks are allowed on the ice surface No horseplay or games Skate only as fast as the general flow of skaters No figure skating manoeuvers, with the exception of during the Figure Skating Shinney No balls, pucks, chairs, pylons, strollers, sticks or any other item which might interfere with the safety of any skater while on the ice surface Skating aids are allowed on the ice surface Do not carry children on the ice surface Skate in the same direction as all skaters Listen and adhere to the Skate Patrol at all times Use of a helmet is strongly recommended Those with little or no skating experience should stay in the centre ice area

Public Skating Rules

No food or drinks are allowed on the ice surface
No horseplay or games
Skate only as fast as the general flow of skaters
No figure skating manoeuvers, with the exception of during the Figure Skating Shinney
No balls, pucks, chairs, pylons, strollers, sticks or any other item which might interfere with the safety of any skater while on the ice surface
Skating aids are allowed on the ice surface
Do not carry children on the ice surface
Skate in the same direction as all skaters
Listen and adhere to the Skate Patrol at all times
Use of a helmet is strongly recommended
Those with little or no skating experience should stay in the centre ice area