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X-WR-CALNAME:Toronto · sports · Thursday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities Community Soccer Pitch DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260703 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001 DTSTAMP:20260915T155401Z UID:10048783-1783036800-1790812799@childslife.ca CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Updated on March 27\, 2026\n \n \n \n \n Outdoor Ice Rinks in the GTA & South-Central Ontario \n \n Discover outdoor skating rinks across Toronto\, York Region\, Durham\, Peel\, and Halton—plus nearby South-Central Ontario spots. This growing guide features both natural and synthetic rinks where families can enjoy f resh winter fun close to home. Know a great rink we’ve missed? Share it in the comments so we can add it to the list. Below you’ll find outdoor skating rinks across the GTA and surrounding regions\, including both natu ral ice and refrigerated surfaces. \n \n Note: Outdoor rinks are weather-dependent and conditions can change quickly. Some locat ions are unsupervised\, so always check that the ice is safe\, follow post ed warnings\, and ensure young children wear a helmet. Always confirm rink status on the venue or community website before heading out. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Toronto Outdoor Skating R inks \n \n Toronto offers a mix of refrigerated outdoor rink s and well-maintained seasonal ice surfaces. Many popular locations use ar tificial cooling systems for reliable skating throughout the winter\, whil e others—like Evergreen Brick Works or Mel Lastman Square—depend entir ely on cold weather and may open later in the season or close during mild spells. \n \n Nathan Phillips SquareNathan Phillips Squ are\, Toronto\, ON WebsiteToronto’s iconic outdoor rink in front of City Hall offers daily public skating in the heart of downtown\, just steps fr om the Eaton Centre. Open daily through the winter season with skate renta ls\, washrooms\, and a snack bar. Sherbourne Common Skate Pad61 Dockside D r.\, Toronto\, ON WebsiteThis waterfront skate pad offers scenic views of Lake Ontario and the downtown skyline. Open daily (beginning mid-December) from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm\, with seating and rubber matting around the ri nk. Check the website for current conditions. Evergreen Winter Village Out door SkatingEvergreen Brick Works\, 550 Bayview Ave\, Toronto\, ON Website A picturesque outdoor rink in Koerner Gardens at Evergreen Brick Works. Th is is a natural\, weather-dependent ice surface that opens only when tempe ratures allow. Free public skate times and skate rentals are typically off ered on weekends from December through March\, with extended holiday hours when conditions permit. Mel Lastman Square Rink5100 Yonge Street\, North York\, ON WebsiteAn outdoor rink in the centre of Mel Lastman Square\, ope n daily for unsupervised skating in the winter months. The reflecting pool is transformed into an ice surface from late November to mid- to late Mar ch\, weather permitting. Harbourfront Centre Ice Rink235 Queens Quay W\, T oronto\, ON WebsiteSkate beside Lake Ontario at this popular waterfront ri nk\, usually open from mid-December to mid-March. Features a heated change room\, washrooms\, skate sharpening\, and skate rentals\, with special pr ograms and events throughout the season. \n \n \n Sherbourne Common Skate Pad - City of Toronto Website\n \n \n \n Toronto Skating Trails & Urban Loop-Style Ice Paths \n \n Trail-like skating experiences within the c ity\, offering continuous gliding on loop-style or linear ice paths. \nBar bara Ann Scott Ice Trail\n420 Yonge St\, Toronto\, ON M5B 2H3 WebsiteAn ov al-shaped ice trail in College Park that lets skaters glide around a loop beneath the surrounding towers. Open daily for leisure skating\, typically from early December through the winter season. \nColonel Sam Smith Skatin g Trail\n65 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Road\, Toronto\, ON WebsiteToronto ’s first outdoor skating trail\, this figure-eight loop stretches about 250 metres through Colonel Samuel Smith Park. Open daily for leisure skati ng with a nearby change area and access to the park’s wider trail networ k. \nDieppe Park Skating Trail\n455 Cosburn Avenue\, Toronto\, ON WebsiteD ieppe Park in East York features an outdoor rink alongside a dedicated ple asure-skating trail\, making it a great spot for both confident skaters an d beginners. Typically open from late November to mid-March\, weather perm itting. \nGreenwood Park Outdoor Rink & Skating Trail\n150 Greenwood Avenu e\, Toronto\, ON WebsiteGreenwood Park offers a refrigerated covered outdo or rink plus a separate skating trail that loops around the rink area. It ’s a popular East End destination for families\, usually open from late November through mid-March\, weather permitting. \nThe Bentway Skate Trail \n250 Fort York Blvd\, Toronto\, ON WebsiteA 220-metre skate trail running under the Gardiner Expressway near Fort York\, with lights\, music\, and a unique urban atmosphere. The Bentway hosts special events\, themed skate nights\, and offers rentals and warm-up areas during the winter season. \n \n Toronto Specialty & Seasonal Skating Experiences \n \n Pop-up and seasonal skating experiences in unique Toronto l ocations\, usually offered for a limited time during the winter. Hangar Sk ateThe Hangar District (across from 95 Garratt Blvd.)\, Toronto\, ON Websi teA free pop-up skating rink outside an 80\,000 sq. ft. airplane hangar in the Hangar District at Downsview. Open from December 20\, 2025 to Februar y 16\, 2026\, with timed-entry tickets that can be reserved online. \n \n \n Mel Lastman Square Outdoor Ri nk - City of Toronto Website\n \n \n \n York Regio n Outdoor Skating Rinks \n \n Outdoor skating rinks in York Region include city-maintained artificial rinks and community spaces perfe ct for family skate days. \n \n Markham Outdoor Rinks \n \n Markham maintains several outdoor community skating rinks e ach winter\, including both lit artificial surfaces and natural ice areas that open when weather allows. \n \n Markham Civic Cent re Ice Rink101 Town Centre Blvd\, Markham\, ON WebsiteA lighted\, artifici al ice rink maintained by the City of Markham\, open through the winter se ason with heated change rooms and scheduled public skate times. Huntington Park Outdoor Rink46 Lambert Rd\, Thornhill\, ON WebsiteA community outdoo r rink lit at night in Huntington Park and maintained by the City of Markh am. Markham Museum Outdoor Rink9350 Hwy 48\, Markham\, ON WebsiteA seasona l outdoor rink located within Markham Museum grounds and maintained by the city. Milliken Mills Park Outdoor Rink4277 14th Avenue\, Markham\, ON Web siteA lit outdoor community rink maintained by the City of Markham and ope n for public skating when conditions permit. Milne Dam Conservation Park R ink8251 McCowan Rd\, Markham\, ON WebsiteOutdoor skating on a community-ma intained surface at Milne Dam\, weather dependent and subject to ice condi tions. Victoria Square Park Outdoor Rink2929 Elgin Mills Rd E\, Markham\, ON WebsiteAn outdoor ice surface maintained by the City of Markham\, open for public skating weather permitting. \n \n \n Markham Civic Centre Outdoor Ice Rink\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stouffville Rinks \n \n Whitchurch-Stouffville maintains several community outd oor rinks each winter\, offering neighbourhood skating spots that open whe n weather conditions allow. Most surfaces are natural ice and rely on cons istently cold temperatures. \n \n \n Greenwood ParkGreen wood Rd\, Whitchurch-Stouffville\, ON WebsiteLocated at the park’s baske tball court\, this community natural-ice rink opens when weather permits a nd offers a convenient neighbourhood option for outdoor skating. \ n \n Gar Lehman Park135 Gar Lehman Ave\, Whitchurch-Stouffville \, ON WebsiteA natural outdoor rink maintained seasonally at Gar Lehman Pa rk\, offering open leisure skating for families when ice conditions allow. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Sunnyridge Park37 Sunnyridge Ave\, Whitchurch-Stouffville\, ON WebsiteA neighbourhood natur al-ice rink set within Sunnyridge Park\, open during the winter when tempe ratures support safe skating conditions. \n \n Vandorf Park14698 Woodbine Ave\, Whitchurch-Stouffville\, ON WebsiteA natural-ice rink located within Vandorf Park. The surface is maintained seasonally and opens only when ice conditions are safe for public use. \n \n Wheler’s Mill Park250 Mostar St\, Whitchurch-Stouffville\, ON We bsiteThis community rink at Wheler’s Mill Park provides a natural outdoo r skating surface for casual family skating when weather permits. \n \n Memorial Park Skating Trail2 Park Dr\, Whitchurch-Stouffv ille\, ON WebsiteOpened in December of 2024\, this new trail is light at night and offers skate rentals and sharpening. Trail is open daily from 9a m at 9pm (weather conditional). \n \n \n Richmond Green Skate Trail in Richmond Hill\, Ontario\n \n \n \n Richmond Hill Outdoor Rinks \n \n Ri chmond Hill maintains several outdoor skating rinks each winter\, includin g both natural community rinks and lit neighbourhood surfaces that open wh en weather conditions allow. \n \n Richmond Green Skate Trail1300 Elgin Mills Road East\, Richmond Hill\, ON WebsiteA 250 metre l ong trail\, with heated washrooms and change rooms. Lit for evening skatin g. Open 10am to 10pm daily. Mill Pond Ice RinkAt the corner of Mill Street and Trench Street\, Richmond Hill\, ON WebsiteSkate on the natural ice of Mill Pond. Be safe and make sure the ice is safe before skating by checki ng the signage posted at the south end of the pond. Lake Wilcox Outdoor Sk ating Rink55 Old Bayview Ave\, Richmond Hill\, ON WebsiteA natural outdoor skating surface located near the Richmond Hill Canoe Club at the north en d of Lake Wilcox Park. This weather-dependent rink opens when conditions a llow and offers a scenic spot for casual family skating\; always check cur rent status before heading out. Crosby Park Ice RinkCrosby Avenue & Newkir k Road\, Richmond Hill\, ON mapWeather dependant. An ice skating surface i s often built at the Crosby Park baseball diamond. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Vaughan Outdoor Rinks \n \n Vaughan offers a number of outdoor community skating rinks\, these n atural ice surfaces open only when temperatures permit and are maintained with help from local volunteers. \n \n Father Ermanno B ulfon Park Rink140 Honeywood Rd\, Vaughan\, ON WebsiteA natural-ice outdoo r rink located in Father Ermanno Bulfon Park\, open for casual skating whe n temperatures allow. Chancellor District Park Rink430 Chancellor Dr\, Vau ghan\, ON WebsiteA neighbourhood rink maintained by community volunteers\, offering natural-ice skating during the winter. Sonoma Heights Community Park Rink100 Napa Valley Ave\, Vaughan\, ON WebsiteA family-friendly natur al outdoor rink open during the winter season\, dependent on suitable free zing conditions. Garnet A. Williams Outdoor RinkGarnet A. Williams Park\, Vaughan\, ON WebsiteA community outdoor rink at Garnet A. Williams Park op en for casual skating during the winter season\, weather permitting. Vello re Village Outdoor RinkVellore Village Community Park\, Vaughan\, ON Websi teNatural outdoor skating surface in Vellore Village\, ideal for neighbour hood family skating when temperatures allow. Dufferin Clark Community Cent re Outdoor Rink1441 Clark Ave W\, Vaughan\, ON WebsiteA seasonal outdoor r ink located at the Dufferin Clark Community Centre\, with natural ice main tained when conditions permit. The Sports Village Outdoor Rink2600 Rutherf ord Rd\, Vaughan\, ON WebsiteThe Sports Village operates an outdoor refrig erated rink during the winter months\, offering public skating\, programs\ , and a reliable ice surface even during mild weather. Check the schedule for public skate times and availability. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aurora Outdoor Rinks \n \n The T own of Aurora maintains several outdoor skating surfaces each winter\, inc luding both Town-operated rinks and volunteer-maintained community rinks. All surfaces are natural ice and open only when weather conditions allow. \n \n Aurora Town Square Outdoor Rink50 Victoria St\, A urora\, ON WebsiteAurora Town Square offers a pleasure-skating rink in the central square. Hours follow facility operating times. Weather-dependent. Town Park Outdoor Rink49 Wells St\, Aurora\, ON WebsiteAn Ez-Rink system with boards and liner\, maintained by the Town. Typically includes one ple asure-skating surface\, open when conditions permit. Ada Johnson Park Outd oor Rinks60 Hartwell Way\, Aurora\, ON WebsiteTwo outdoor rinks: one dedic ated to pleasure skating and one to stick-and-puck. Both are Town-maintain ed Ez-Rinks with boards and liners. Machell Park Outdoor Rinks15 Orchard H eights Blvd\, Aurora\, ON WebsiteTwo outdoor rinks: one for pleasure skati ng and one for stick-and-puck. Both are Ez-Rinks maintained by the Town an d open during cold weather. Confederation Park Outdoor Rink30 Glass Dr\, A urora\, ON WebsiteA single pleasure-skating rink maintained by the Town of Aurora. Opens only when temperatures support natural ice. James Lloyd Par k Outdoor Rink355 Stone Rd\, Aurora\, ON WebsiteA volunteer-built and main tained rink created over the basketball court. Availability varies by weat her and volunteer support. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Newmarket Outdoor Rinks \n \n Newmarket operat es several community outdoor rinks each winter when weather permits. These natural ice surfaces open only during extended cold temperatures and avai lability can vary throughout the season. Various locations\, Newmarket\, O N Website Lion’s Park Outdoor Rink424 D’Arcy Street\, Newmarket\, ON  map  Ken Sturgeon Park Rink1035 Lockwood Cir\, Newmarket\, ON map  \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Durham Outdoor Skating Rinks \n \n Durham Region offers a number of outdoor community skating rinks maintained by local municipalities\, ideal for family skating close to home. Pat Bayly Square Outdoor Rink420 Harwood Ave S\, Ajax\, ON Websit eCommunity outdoor skating rink in downtown Ajax. Claremont Memorial Park4 941 Old Brock Rd\, Claremont\, ON WebsiteOpen weather permitting Brooklin Memorial Park Outdoor Rink67 Winchester Road East\, Brooklin\, ON WebsiteA community outdoor rink in Brooklin Memorial Park\, often maintained by lo cal volunteers or municipalities. Port Perry Lakefront Skating RinkJoe Fow ler North Ball Diamond\, 57 Water St.\, Port Perry\, ON WebsiteThis outdoo r skating rink is located along the Lake Scugog waterfront in downtown Por t Perry. Weather dependent and typically open during the winter season whe n conditions allow\, it offers a scenic setting for casual skating close t o local shops and the lakefront. \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n Peel Outdoor Skating Rinks \n \n Peel Re gion features a mix of refrigerated rinks and scenic outdoor skating paths for winter fun. Mississauga Celebration Square Rink300 City Centre Drive\ , Mississauga\, ON WebsiteOne of the largest outdoor skating rinks in Peel \, with rentals and sharpening during the winter season. Burnhamthorpe Cov ered Outdoor Rink1500 Gulleden Drive\, Mississauga\, ON WebsiteA covered o utdoor rink with artificial ice\, benches\, and washrooms\; check schedule for public skate times. Woodhurst Heights Park Outdoor Rink3499 Ash Row C rescent\, Mississauga\, ON WebsiteA neighbourhood outdoor ice rink in Miss issauga suitable for leisure skating. Port Credit Memorial Park Skating Tr ail40 Stavebank Road\, Mississauga\, ON WebsiteAn open outdoor loop trail along the Credit River offering trail-style skating in a scenic setting. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Halton Outdoor Skating Rinks \n \n Halton Region offers a mix of refrigera ted outdoor rinks and natural community skating surfaces. These family-fri endly locations open during the winter months\, with natural ice dependent on weather conditions. \n \n Burlington Rotary Centenn ial Pond1340 Lakeshore Road\, Burlington\, ON WebsiteA leisure outdoor rin k overlooking Lake Ontario\, typically open from mid-December through the winter season. Trafalgar Park Outdoor Rink133 Rebecca St\, Oakville\, ON W ebsiteA refrigerated outdoor rink at Trafalgar Park offering dependable ic e conditions throughout the winter. Public skating is available during sch eduled times\; check the Town of Oakville for updates. Wallace Park Outdoo r Rink430 Maple Grove Dr\, Oakville\, ON WebsiteWallace Park offers a natu ral outdoor ice rink maintained seasonally by the Town of Oakville. The ri nk is open for public skating when weather conditions allow and provides a neighbourhood winter skating option in north Oakville. Mold-Masters Sport splex Outdoor Rink221 Guelph St\, Georgetown\, ON WebsiteA covered outdoor rink with artificial ice\, offering public skating sessions through the w inter. This venue provides reliable conditions even during mild weather. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking for a different kind of skating adventure? Explore our guide to Ontario’s Best Outdoor Skate Trails & Ice Paths fo r forest loops and trail-style routes across the province. \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n Outdoor Skating FAQ\nWha t’s the difference between natural ice and refrigerated rinks?\nNatural outdoor rinks rely entirely on cold weather to freeze the ice\, so conditi ons can change quickly. Refrigerated rinks use cooling systems to keep the ice frozen even during mild temperatures\, allowing for a longer and more reliable skating season. \nHow do I know if a natural rink is safe to ska te on?\nAlways follow posted signage or municipal updates. Many natural ri nks are unsupervised\, so ice thickness and surface conditions can vary. I f a rink is closed\, flagged\, or shows signs of melting\, do not skate. \ nAre helmets required for outdoor skating?\nHelmets are strongly recommend ed for all skaters and are required for children at many municipal rinks. CSA-approved helmets provide the best protection. \nWhen do outdoor skatin g rinks open in the GTA?\nRefrigerated rinks often open in late November o r early December. Natural rinks open only after several days of consistent ly cold weather\, usually in mid- to late December\, but timing varies eac h year. \nDo I need to bring my own skates?\nMost community rinks require you to bring your own skates. Larger venues like Nathan Phillips Square\, Harbourfront\, Trafalgar Park\, and The Bentway often offer skate rentals during the winter season. \nWhat’s the difference between a skating rink and a skating trail?\nRinks are flat ice pads used for leisure skating or hockey\, while skating trails are loop-style ice paths that allow conti nuous gliding—often winding through parks or urban spaces. \n \n Support our content by sharing this guide: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you know of a rink local to you that you’d like to share? Comment below to a dd it to this page. Disclaimer: Please check with the rinks you are headin g out to. Outdoor rinks are weather permitting. Community groups run and m aintain many of the rinks listed in this community guide\, and may not nec essarily operate them every year. If you know of a rink on our list that n o longer operates please comment below to let our readers know. Thank you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Explore More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 15+ Fall Themed Pic ture Books for Kids \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 15+ Motivational and Self-Help Books for Teens & Tweens \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Best Books to Prepare Kids for Their First Day of School \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Winter Fun Guide: Cross-Country Nordic Ski Trails \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Winter Fun Guide: Skiing & Snowboarding \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Winter Snow Tu bing in Southern Ontario LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T155401Z LOCATION:Jumpstart Community Pitch\, 235 Queens Quay West\, Toronto\, Onta rio\, Canada URL:https://childslife.ca/event/canadian-tire-jumpstart-charities-communit y-soccer-pitch/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=toront o-on X-SOURCE-NAME:Child's Life X-SOURCE-URL:https://childslife.ca/events/category/toronto/harbourfront END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Seniors' Bowling DTSTART:20260917T144500Z DTEND:20260917T164500Z DTSTAMP:20260915T180445Z UID:16963-1789641900-1789649100@iecfamily.com CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Seniors\, please take note: We’ll be bowling on Thursday\, S eptember 17.\nPlease arrive at Bowlerama on Rexdale by 10:45 AM. The cost is $10\, and shoes\nare included. \nPlease sign up at the Information Cent re. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T180445Z LOCATION:Resdale Bowlerama\, 115 Rexdale Blvd\, Etobicoke\, ON M9W 1P1\, E tobicoke\, ON\, M9A 4M6\, Canada URL:https://iecfamily.com/event/seniors-bowling/?utm_source=caldiscovery&u tm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=toronto-on X-SOURCE-NAME:Islington Evangel Centre | Toronto Christian Church X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.iecfamily.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Children's Basketball Program-Fall2025 DTSTART:20260917T200000Z DTEND:20260917T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T121255Z UID:10100888-1789660800-1789664400@scaddingcourt.org CATEGORIES:family,sports DESCRIPTION:Children’s Ready to Rebound Basketball Program \n\n\n\nFREE – Funded by MLSE What: Learn basketball with a qualified instructor. Dri lls\, techniques\, skill building and more. Please wear appropriate shoes for the gym. When: Every Thursday Children 6 – 9 years old: 4 pm – 5 p m Children 10- 12 years old: 5 pm – 6 pm Session: Fall 2025: September 1 8 – December 4 Place: Scadding Court Community Centre Gym Registration: On the Portal – https://scccportal.org/ \n\n\n\nFor more information: Vi vian Vivian@scaddingcourt.org OR Labib labib@scaddingcourt.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T121255Z LOCATION:Scadding Court Community Centre\, 707 Dundas Street West\, Toront o\, Ontario\, M5T2W6\, Canada URL:https://scaddingcourt.org/event/childrens-basketball-program-fall2025/ 2026-09-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=toronto-on X-SOURCE-NAME:SCCC X-SOURCE-URL:https://scaddingcourt.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR