The city of Calgary has several skating locations that are nicely maintained for leisure skating. 2020 brought two skating trails as a trial, and they have been maintained ever since (at Bowness and North Glenmore Park). In addition to these parks, most communities in Calgary maintain an outdoor skating rink. Many have both a rink with boards as well as a small leisure skate area.
Outdoor rinks may open or close on short notice, it is best to check current ice status before you head out.
Big Marlborough Park
Skating rink. Address: 6033 Madigan Dr. N.E.
Skating hours: 5 a.m. - 11 p.m. daily
Bowness Park
Enjoy free outdoor skating on the frozen lagoon and the scenic ice trail along the Bow River in Bowness Park, one of Calgary’s most beloved winter skating destinations. Crokicurl also available at this location.
Lagoon and ice trail. Address: 8900 48 Ave. N.W.
Skating hours: 5 a.m. - 11 p.m. daily
Rentals: available; skates, ice bikes, helmets (rental availability may differ from skating hours)
Prince’s Island Park Lagoon
Downtown outdoor skate space on the Bow River, perfect for combination skating and exploring the park. Skate a full 1km loop. Fire pits.
Address: 4 St. and 1 Ave. S.W. (or 698 Eau Claire Ave SW)
Skating hours: 5 a.m. - 11 p.m. daily
Carburn Park
Skating pond with a fire pit and picnic benches. Public bathrooms.
Address: 67 Riverview Dr. S.E.
Skating hours: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily
North Glenmore Park
Ice trail 750 meter and skating rink (small square in the middle of the skating loop). Crokicurl also available at this location. Fire pits. Pretty lights around the skating trail for evening skating. Public bathrooms. Hot chocolate!
Address: 7305 Crowchild Tr. S.W.
Drive into the park, all the way to the West end. Several parking lot locations around the loop.
Skating hours: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily
Olympic Plaza CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION!
Skating rink. Address: 228 8 Ave. S.E.
Skating hours: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily
Prairie Winds Park
Skating rink. Two rinks (pleasure skating and ice hockey).
Address: 223 Castleridge Blvd. N.E.
Skating hours: 5 a.m. - 11 p.m. daily
Thomson Family Park
Smaller ice rink, it is a place to skate inner-city in the Beltline neighbourhood
Skating rink. Address: 1236 16 Ave. S.W.
Skating hours: 5 a.m. - 11 p.m. daily
University District Central Commons Park
A large open refrigerated outdoor ice rink with nearby fire pits and convenient amenities.
Address: 4019 University Avenue NW
Skating hours: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily (skate rentals some days, evening hours – check before you go)
Rentals: skates, helmets (rental availability may differ from skating hours)
sticks/pucks are not allowed
Leisure skating rinks:
The City of Calgary has over 50 adopted pleasure skating rinks which volunteers help flood and maintain throughout Calgary. Check out this list of locations.
Map made by Ron Ron's Studio Dec 2024 (ronronsstudio.ca):
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