- All children 10 and under must wear a CSA approved protective helmet with screen.
- An adult actively skating must supervise children aged 7 and under.
- Do not carry children (in any form) on the ice surface.
- Only people wearing skates are allowed on the ice surface.
- Skate at a sensible speed and follow the direction chosen by City staff.
- Do not bring food or beverages onto the ice surface.
- Do not use hockey sticks, equipment or pucks during public skates.
- Do not play games like tag, racing, or power skating.
- Do not perform figure skating movements like spinning, jumping or skating backwards.
- Do not use personal audio devices on the ice.
- Foul language, inappropriate behaviour or throwing snow/ice will not be tolerated.
- Speed skates (long blades) are allowed if the skater does not exceed the speed of other skaters.
Public Skating
Program schedules are subject to change on short notice. Limited drop-in spaces available.
View the schedule and pre-register to guarantee your spot in our recreation portal.
We allow a maximum of 125 skaters: 100 spots are for pre-registration online and 25 spaces are available for drop-in users at the INVISTA Centre, Centre 70 Arena and Memorial Centre Arena.
Regular drop-in fees apply to non-members. Some public skating programs are included in Fit Pass memberships. Get more information about memberships and fees.
Public Skaters will receive a tag for payment verification, which they must wear on the laces of their skates. Skaters without a visible tag will be asked to check in at the front desk to receive one.
Interested in outdoor skating? Check out our various arenas and rink locations.
- Users may bring assistive devices such as wheelchairs or sledges on the ice providing that they remain along the perimeter of the boards away from the flow of traffic.
- An active skater aged 16 or older must control wheelchairs. Ensure wheels are clean before entering the ice surface.
- Do not use learn-to-skate aids on the ice unless needed for accessibility purposes.
- Do not bring chairs or strollers onto the ice surface.
Report all incidents or injuries to City staff or via ContactUs@CityofKingston.ca
City staff will supervise public skating sessions to ensure that all participants follow the rules, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Staff can remove anyone from public skating sessions if they break the rules or pose a risk to themselves or others.
Contact Us
City of Kingston
City Hall
216 Ontario Street
Kingston, ON K7L 2Z3
Canada
contactus@cityofkingston.ca
Phone: 613-546-0000
Fax: 613-546-7816
The City of Kingston acknowledges that we are on the traditional homeland of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and the Huron-Wendat, and thanks these nations for their care and stewardship over this shared land.
Today, the City is committed to working with Indigenous peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation.
Learn more about the City's reconciliation initiatives.
