Calgary’s Favourite Neighbourhood Public Outdoor Ice Skating Spots
Many of you know I don’t have great winter outdoor sporting skill and capability (you can read more about some of my misfortunes here). I don’t plan to die trying to improve these skills, either. But I do hope to at least improve my capabilities slightly this season.
Are you looking for a groomed piece of ice to enjoy some outdoor family skating fun this winter in Calgary? Here’s my list of city favourites: edited and republished by popular demand.
Skating rinks maintained by the City of Calgary
ℹ️ Click on the (⛸) icon to navigate to the location using Google Maps. Locations have been organized by city quadrant.
⚠️ Check the City of Calgary’s website to ensure the facilities are open, as mild weather might cause ice conditions to deteriorate rendering them unsafe.
| NW: Bowness Park Lagoon – ⛸ | NE: Big Marlborough Park – ⛸ Prairie Winds Park – ⛸ |
| SW: | SE: Carburn Park – ⛸ |
| Downtown: Olympic Plaza – ⛸ Prince’s Island Lagoon – ⛸ Thomson Family Park – ⛸ |
Adopt-A-Rink skate locations
The Adopt-a-Rink program sees volunteers in these communities adopting approved areas that are flooded, maintained and cleaned on a regular basis for neighbourhood enjoyment.
ℹ️ This is a volunteer-run program. Volunteer availability and weather conditions may affect whether these locations are maintained this year.
⚠️ These rinks are for pleasure skating only. Hockey equipment and games are not permitted here.
The Adopt-A-Rink program lists over 50 rinks that may be maintained during the winter season. Here are some favourites, listed by city quadrant.
ℹ️ Click on the (⛸) icon in the table below to navigate to the listed locations using Google Maps.
| NW: Banff Trail – ⛸ Cambrian Heights – ⛸ Charleswood – ⛸ Evanston – ⛸ Hillhurst – ⛸ Houndsfield Heights – ⛸ Huntington Hills 1 – ⛸ Huntington Hills 2 – ⛸ Kincora – ⛸ Mount Pleasant – ⛸ Nolan Hill – ⛸ Panorama – ⛸ Scenic Acres – ⛸ Silver Springs 1 – ⛸ Silver Springs 2 – ⛸ Sunnyside – ⛸ Tuscany – ⛸ Varsity – ⛸ West Hillhurst 1 – ⛸ West Hillhurst 2 – ⛸ West Hillhurst 3 – ⛸ ⛸⛸ | NE: Bridgeland – ⛸ Mayland Heights 1 – ⛸ Mayland Heights 2 – ⛸ Winston Heights 1 – ⛸ Winston Heights 2 – ⛸ |
| SW: Altadore 1 – ⛸ Altadore 2 – ⛸ Aspen – ⛸ Britannia – ⛸ Cedarbrae – ⛸ Chinook Park – ⛸ Cliff Bungalow – ⛸ Coach Hill – ⛸ Discovery Ridge – ⛸ Eagle Ridge – ⛸ Elbow Park 1 – ⛸ Elbow Park 2 – ⛸ Evergreen – ⛸ Garrison Green – ⛸ Glenbrook – ⛸ Mayfair – ⛸ Meadowlark – ⛸ Silverado – ⛸ Springbank Hill – ⛸ Willow Park – ⛸ Woodbine – ⛸ | SE: Acadia – ⛸ Chaparral – ⛸ Fairview – ⛸ Ogden – ⛸ Ramsay – ⛸ |
| Downtown: Beltline – ⛸ |
Calgary Community Association Outdoor Rinks
Numerous neighbourhood Community Associations around the City maintain outdoor rinks. Here is a list we have compiled.
Click on the (⛸) icon to navigate there using Google Maps.
| NW: Hidden Valley – ⛸ Highwood – ⛸ Northern Hills – ⛸ Panorama Hills – ⛸ Silver Springs – ⛸ Brentwood – ⛸ Hamptons – ⛸ Highland Park – ⛸ Cambrian Heights – ⛸ Valley Ridge – ⛸ | NE: Crossroads – ⛸ NHCA Harvest Ice Rink – ⛸ – more suggestions welcome |
| SW: Glenbrook – ⛸ Rutland Park – ⛸ Valley Ridge – ⛸ Shaganappi – ⛸ Glendale / Glendale Meadows – ⛸ Haysboro – ⛸ | SE: Auburn Bay – ⛸ Mahogany – ⛸ McKenzie Towne – ⛸ New Brighton – ⛸ Riverbend – ⛸ |
| Downtown: – suggestions welcome |
More recommendations, suggestions and edits to this list are welcome. Please leave your feedback in the REPLY section below. We would love to hear from you.
