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Public Skating

Skating is a great recreational opportunity for families, groups, and individuals alike! The Town of Grimsby has a variety of different options to get you out on the ice. All Skating takes place at the Peach King Centre. For up to date information for a skate, please visit our community calendar. Please see our Outdoor Rink page for current outdoor skating options. 

 

Public skating is a great recreational outing for a family or group of friends. It’s active, it’s fun, and it’s social! Our public skates are open to all ages and skating abilities. 

If you have any questions please call our Recreation Department 905-945-1288.

Weekly Public Skating Times Winter 2024
Day/Time Start and End Dates Cancellations
Thursdays 3:40 pm - 5:00 pm Jan 11 - Mar 21  
Saturdays 8:40 pm - 10:00 pm Jan 6 - Mar 23  Jan 27
Sundays 3:10 pm - 4:30 pm Jan 7 - Mar 24  Jan 28

*schedule is subject to change due to special events or maintenance

Consult the community calendar on the website home page for holiday hours and cancellations. 

 

 

Public Skating Fees
  1 Visit 10 pass
Child (14 and under) $3.50 $25.00
Adult  $5.00 $40.00
Student (14-18 years) $4.00 $27.00
Senior (55+) $4.00 $27.00
Family $9.50 $73.00

 Public Skating Rules

  • Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult
  • Public skates are supervised by staff, but direct supervision of children is not provided
  • Properly fitted, CSA approved helmets are strongly recommended for all patrons
  • Strollers and baby carriers are not permitted on the ice
  • Skates are required on the ice
  • Sticks and pucks are not permitted during public skating
  • A full list of public skating rules is also posted at the rink

For children who are not yet comfortable skating and want to improve their skills! This program focuses on the basics of skating, incorporating skill development, fun and games. It is preferred that participants have been on skates a few times before the classes. Coach Gail has taught many Grimsby children how to skate, come and see why her classes continue to fill! One parent or caregiver 18+ must have skates and go on the ice with the child. Skate aids will be available as needed. 

Visit our online registration portal for more information.

Your little one is ready to lace up a pair of skates, and we have the perfect place for you to do that! Our preschool skating program offers a fun, casual skating environment that will get children skating on their own with a great big smile. The program incorporates games and songs. One parent or caregiver 18+ must have skates and go on the ice with the child. Strollers are permitted during this program, skate aids will be available as needed.

Visit our online registration portal for more information.

 

Practice your skills and stickhandle at our Stick and Puck Skate! This is currently being offered as a drop in ice time. First come first serve with an ice capacity of 40 persons. Children and Youth must be accompanied by an adult with a maximum of 2 children per adult. Full hockey equipment is required for children and youth, adults must wear skates and a helmet.

 

Cost: $5/Visit or $40/10 Pass

 

Day/Time Start and End Dates Cancellations
Monday 
All Ages

4:10 - 5:00 pm

Starts Monday, Sept 18

Ends Monday, Mar 25

 

Friday
All Ages

3:10 - 5:00 pm

Starts Friday, Sept 22

Ends Friday, Mar 22

Jan 26

 

 An adults only public skating time. A great chance to get out and be active, or brush up on your skating again. The noon hour skate is a perfect time for working adults to sneak in a skate. 

Cost: $5/visit or $36.00/10 pass

 

Day/Time Start and End Dates Ages
Tuesdays
12:00 - 1:30 pm

Wednesdays
10:00 - 11:30am
Sept 12 - Apr 24
Cancelled - April 2


Sept 13 - Apr 30

18+ 

 

 

Join in whenever you can with our noon hour hockey pick up program. Always a different group of people, always a lot of fun. Full protective equipment required for this drop in program.

Cost: $7/visit or $54/10 pass 

 

Day/Time Start and End Dates Ages

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

12:00 - 1:30 pm

Starts Sept 18

Ends Apr 29

Cancelled Jan 26, Mar 29, Apr 12

16+ 

Contact Us

Community Services Department
Peach King Centre
162 Livingston Ave.,
Grimsby, ON L3M 0J5
T.: 905-945-1288
Email: recreation@grimsby.ca
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