**The Outdoor rink is opening Friday, December 6th**
The Outdoor rink
Please note the rink will remain open as weather permits. Updates about the outdoor rink will be available on the towns social media.
The hours of operation for pleasure skating are Tuesday and Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from noon to 9 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m.
The hours for shinny hockey are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and weekends/ holidays from 9 a.m. to noon.
See the skating & shinny hockey sections below for more details.
Oakview Woods Park |
The Oakview Woods park features tennis courts, a large picnic and greenspace area including a gazebo, a dog park, bike park, and skate park. Additionally, Oakview Woods is the home of the Town's seasonal Outdoor Skating Rink, typically open from December through March weather dependent. Once open for the season residents and visitors can use the rink at 1724 Mosley Street, beside the RecPlex, free of charge during regular hours of operation. |
Skating |
The hours of operation for pleasure skating are Tuesday and Friday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from noon to 9 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. Please note the building, including changing rooms and washrooms, will only be available for use during operating hours. The outdoor rink will remain open throughout the day for public use, however, rink attendants will only be on-site during the above outlined hours. The site includes a heated change room and washrooms. |
Shinny Hockey |
The hours for shinny hockey are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and weekends/ holidays from 9 a.m. to noon. To participate in shinny hockey it is strongly recommended that plays wear/ bring:
Shinny hockey is not supervised by staff
*Please note the building, including changing rooms and washrooms, will only be available for use during operating hours. The outdoor rink will remain open throughout the day for public use, however, rink attendants will only be on-site during the above outlined hours. The staffing of the facilities is subject to change based on weather and staff availability. The site includes a heated change room and washrooms. |
Holiday Hours |
Holiday hours (Christmas and New Year day): Outdoor Rink remains open as mentioned above, only washrooms or changing room remains unavailable during this time. For more information, contact the Oakview Woods Rink during operating hours at 705-429-2414 or call the Public Works Department at 705-429-2540. |