Outdoor skating rinks
Lace up your skates and get outside for winter fun! We have lots of outdoor skating rink locations that are free to use on a first-come-first-served basis. Please click on your park of choice, below, to see its rink's status.
These skating rinks are flooded as needed during low usage hours. Please stay off the ice while it is being cleaned or cleared of snow.
What equipment is allowed?
- Ice skates (figure skates and hockey skates)
- Helmets
- Skating aid
Hockey sticks and nets, toboggans and sleds are not allowed on the ice.
Come skate downtown
We have two free, public outdoor natural ice rinks in downtown Calgary parks including Prince’s Island Park lagoon.
For your safety, do not skate in areas that are not designated for skating.
Skating is prohibited on storm ponds and on the Glenmore Reservoir. Ice in these areas is unstable and dangerous due to rapid changes in water depth.
Looking for cross-country skiing?
Try some of the eight cross-country ski tracks in the city.
Learn more
City of Calgary outdoor skating rinks
Outdoor skating rink locations:
- Barb Scott Park - 12 Ave. and 9 St. S.W.
- Big Marlborough Park - 6033 Madigan Dr. N.E.
- Bowness Park - 8900 48 Ave. N.W.
- Carburn Park - 67 Riverview Dr. S.E.
- North Glenmore Park - 7305 Crowchild Tr. S.W.
- Prairie Winds Park - 223 Castleridge Blvd. N.E.
- Prince's Island Park - 4 St. and 1 Ave. S.W.
- Thomson Family Park - 1236 16 Ave. S.W.
- West Confederation Park - 2019 Chicoutimi Dr. N.W.
| Location | Feature | Status | Details | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barb Scott Park | Crokicurl rink | 10 days ago | ||
| Big Marlborough Park | Outdoor Skating Rink | 11 days ago | ||
| Bowness Park | Outdoor Skating Rink | 5 days ago | ||
| Bowness Park | Ice Trail | 5 days ago | ||
| Bowness Park | Ice Bikes | 5 days ago | ||
| Canmore Park | Outdoor Ice Rink | 27 days ago | ||
| Carburn Park | Outdoor Skating Rink | 11 days ago | ||
| North Glenmore Park | Shinny Hockey Rink | 27 days ago | ||
| North Glenmore Park | Ice Trail | 27 days ago | ||
| Prairie Winds Park | Outdoor Skating Rink (north of the cricket pitch) | 11 days ago | ||
| Prestwick Fountain Park | Outdoor Skating Rink | 10 days ago | ||
| Prince's Island Park | Outdoor Skating Rink | 11 days ago | ||
| Thomson Family Park | Outdoor Skating Rink | 2 months ago | ||
| West Confederation Park | Outdoor Skating Rink | 11 days ago |
Outdoor skating rinks map
More outdoor skating options
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More than 65 outdoor skating rinks are run by volunteers through the Adopt-a-Rink program. See locations and learn more about the program.
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Some Community Associations run outdoor skating rinks. Visit your community association's website to see if they have outdoor skating.
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