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No food or drinks are allowed on the ice surface
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No horseplay or games
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Skate only as fast as the general flow of skaters
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No figure skating manoeuver's, with the exception of during the Figure Skating Shinney
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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
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Skating aids are allowed on the ice surface
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Do not carry children on the ice surface
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Skate in the same direction as all skaters
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Listen and adhere to the Skate Patrol at all times
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Use of a helmet is strongly recommended
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Those with little or no skating experience should stay in the centre ice area
Public Skating
2026 Spring and Summer Public Skating
General schedule below begins April 7, 2026, until June 30, 2026. Please see exceptions listed below or scroll for further details about each skate.
Rates are $5 cash per single, per skate or $8 cash per family, per skate. If planning to go often, a seasonal membership is recommended. Seasonal memberships are available for purchase through this link (or see Public Skating Memberships below).
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Public Skating @ JMRRC 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Public Skating @ JMRRC 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. |
We have recreational ice time available in three NHL sized arenas:
- Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre (x2)
- Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre (J.D. McArthur Arena).
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.
The City offers a variety of public skating memberships. Passes can be purchased online, please click below:
Or alternatively by visiting City Hall during business hours 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. at 808 2nd Avenue East.
Public Spring and Summer Skating - April to June 2026
2026 Spring and Summer Public Skating
Tuesdays and Fridays beginning April 7, 2026, to June 30, 2026, at the Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre (JMRRC).
Tuesdays 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
April 7, 14, 21, 28
May 5, 12, 19, 26
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Fridays 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
April 10, 17, 24
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
June 5, 12, 19, 26
The following NEW skate times are offered from Thursday's October 2, 2025 until March 19, 2026. Fridays from October 3, 2025 until March 13, 2026.
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Schedule |
Location |
Single Rate |
Memberships |
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Thursdays NEW Time 5:30pm - 6:30pm Excluding: December 25, January 1, 2025 |
Bayshore |
$5.00 |
$40.00 plus HST - Single
|
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Fridays 12:00pm - 1:30pm Excluding: October 24, November 14, December 26, 2025 and March 20, 2026 |
JMRRC |
$5.00 |
$40.00 plus HST - Single
|
The following skate times and locations for ages 8 and under:
Saturday September 27, 2025 at JMRRC West Ice Pad and Saturday October 4 to Saturday March 14, 2026 at the Bayshore
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Schedule |
Location |
Single Rate |
Family Rate |
Memberships |
|
Sept. 27, 2025
All Saturday's after 8:00am to 9:00am Excluding: October 25, November 15 December 27 February 7 and 14, 2026
|
JMRRC (West Ice Pad)
Bayshore |
$5.00 |
$8.00 |
$30.00 plus HST- Single $65.00 plus HST- Family
|
The following shinny hockey skate times are offered from Wednesday, September 24, 2026 until Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at the JMRRC:
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Schedule |
Location |
Single Rate |
Family Rate |
Memberships |
|
Wednesdays 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Changed Location on: *March 4, 11, and 25, 2026 from 1-2 pm * Excluding: October 29, and December 25, 2025, January 1, and February 18 and February 25, March 18, 2026. |
JMRRC
Bayshore
|
$5.00
|
$8.00
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$30.00 plus HST - Single $65.00 plus HST - Family
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*No Age Restrictions. Requirement for Full Hockey Equipment.
The following skate times are offered from Thursday September 26, 2025 until Thursday, March 26, 2026:
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Schedule |
Location |
Single Rate |
Family Rate |
Memberships |
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Thursdays 8:30am - 10:00am Excluding: December 25, 2025, January 1, 2026 and March 19, 2026 |
JMRRC
|
$5.00 |
$8.00 |
$30.00 plus HST - Single $65.00 plus HST - Family |
Good Cheer Rink - Closed for the Season
Good Cheer Rink is CLOSED as of March 12, 2026
Good Cheer Rink Status: CLOSED for the Season.
Good Cheer Rink at Harrison Park, 75 2nd Avenue East
The outdoor rink is closed for the season as of March 12, 2026. Thanks to all who made great use of the community space this winter!
Harrison Park is home to an outdoor ice surface, open as weather permits.
The H.O.S.E. rule applies to rink users:
Hockey is permitted on
Odd-numbered dates only
Skating is permitted on
Even-numbered calendar dates.
During the rest of the year the rink surface serves as a basketball court featuring multiple hoops.
The Good Cheer Rink is provided through the generosity of the Scenic City Order of Good Cheer.
Contact Us
808 2nd Avenue East,
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 2H4
Phone: 519-376-1440
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