Outdoor ice rinks are operated in City parks by community volunteer committees. There is no fee to use the ice rink and there are no equipment skates, helmet, sticks rentals available. When the rink is operational it is open until 11 pm nightly then the lights are shut off.
All skating is done at the public’s own risk on all outdoor ice rinks operated by volunteers within the City of Hamilton. The use of helmets is strongly recommended.
Outdoor ice may have more imperfections bumps, ruts, soft spots, etc. than indoor ice. Use of sport sticks hockey, ringette, etc. is allowed on outdoor ice rinks but slap shots are not allowed. Parks may have posted times where the rink is designated for Pleasure Skating Only and this equipment is not allowed.
