- Updated on January 18, 2026
Outdoor Ice Rinks in the GTA & South-Central Ontario
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 fresh 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 natural ice and refrigerated surfaces.
Note:Â Outdoor rinks are weather-dependent and conditions can change quickly. Some locations are unsupervised, so always check that the ice is safe, follow posted warnings, and ensure young children wear a helmet. Always confirm rink status on the venue or community website before heading out.
Toronto Outdoor Skating Rinks
Toronto offers a mix of refrigerated outdoor rinks and well-maintained seasonal ice surfaces. Many popular locations use artificial cooling systems for reliable skating throughout the winter, while others—like Evergreen Brick Works or Mel Lastman Square—depend entirely on cold weather and may open later in the season or close during mild spells.
Nathan Phillips Square
Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto, ON Website
Toronto’s iconic outdoor rink in front of City Hall offers daily public skating in the heart of downtown, just steps from the Eaton Centre. Open daily through the winter season with skate rentals, washrooms, and a snack bar.
Sherbourne Common Skate Pad
61 Dockside Dr., Toronto, ON Website
This 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 rink. Check the website for current conditions.
Evergreen Winter Village Outdoor Skating
Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON Website
A picturesque outdoor rink in Koerner Gardens at Evergreen Brick Works. This is a natural, weather-dependent ice surface that opens only when temperatures allow. Free public skate times and skate rentals are typically offered on weekends from December through March, with extended holiday hours when conditions permit.
Mel Lastman Square Rink
5100 Yonge Street, North York, ON Website
An outdoor rink in the centre of Mel Lastman Square, open daily for unsupervised skating in the winter months. The reflecting pool is transformed into an ice surface from late November to mid- to late March, weather permitting.
Harbourfront Centre Ice Rink
235 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON Website
Skate beside Lake Ontario at this popular waterfront rink, usually open from mid-December to mid-March. Features a heated change room, washrooms, skate sharpening, and skate rentals, with special programs and events throughout the season.
Toronto Skating Trails & Urban Loop-Style Ice Paths
Trail-like skating experiences within the city, offering continuous gliding on loop-style or linear ice paths.
Barbara Ann Scott Ice Trail
420 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5B 2H3 Website
An oval-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.
Colonel Sam Smith Skating Trail
65 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Road, Toronto, ON Website
Toronto’s first outdoor skating trail, this figure-eight loop stretches about 250 metres through Colonel Samuel Smith Park. Open daily for leisure skating with a nearby change area and access to the park’s wider trail network.
Dieppe Park Skating Trail
455 Cosburn Avenue, Toronto, ON Website
Dieppe Park in East York features an outdoor rink alongside a dedicated pleasure-skating trail, making it a great spot for both confident skaters and beginners. Typically open from late November to mid-March, weather permitting.
Greenwood Park Outdoor Rink & Skating Trail
150 Greenwood Avenue, Toronto, ON Website
Greenwood Park offers a refrigerated covered outdoor 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.
The Bentway Skate Trail
250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON Website
A 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.
Toronto Specialty & Seasonal Skating Experiences
Pop-up and seasonal skating experiences in unique Toronto locations, usually offered for a limited time during the winter.
Hangar Skate
The Hangar District (across from 95 Garratt Blvd.), Toronto, ON Website
A 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 February 16, 2026, with timed-entry tickets that can be reserved online.
York Region Outdoor Skating Rinks
Outdoor skating rinks in York Region include city-maintained artificial rinks and community spaces perfect for family skate days.
Markham Outdoor Rinks
Markham maintains several outdoor community skating rinks each winter, including both lit artificial surfaces and natural ice areas that open when weather allows.
Markham Civic Centre Ice Rink
101 Town Centre Blvd, Markham, ON Website
A lighted, artificial ice rink maintained by the City of Markham, open through the winter season with heated change rooms and scheduled public skate times.
Huntington Park Outdoor Rink
46 Lambert Rd, Thornhill, ON Website
A community outdoor rink lit at night in Huntington Park and maintained by the City of Markham.
Markham Museum Outdoor Rink
9350 Hwy 48, Markham, ON Website
A seasonal outdoor rink located within Markham Museum grounds and maintained by the city.
Milliken Mills Park Outdoor Rink
4277 14th Avenue, Markham, ON Website
A lit outdoor community rink maintained by the City of Markham and open for public skating when conditions permit.
Milne Dam Conservation Park Rink
8251 McCowan Rd, Markham, ON Website
Outdoor skating on a community-maintained surface at Milne Dam, weather dependent and subject to ice conditions.
Victoria Square Park Outdoor Rink
2929 Elgin Mills Rd E, Markham, ON Website
An outdoor ice surface maintained by the City of Markham, open for public skating weather permitting.
Stouffville Rinks
Whitchurch-Stouffville maintains several community outdoor rinks each winter, offering neighbourhood skating spots that open when weather conditions allow. Most surfaces are natural ice and rely on consistently cold temperatures.
Greenwood Park
Greenwood Rd, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON Website
Located at the park’s basketball court, this community natural-ice rink opens when weather permits and offers a convenient neighbourhood option for outdoor skating.
Gar Lehman Park
135 Gar Lehman Ave, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON Website
A natural outdoor rink maintained seasonally at Gar Lehman Park, offering open leisure skating for families when ice conditions allow.
Sunnyridge Park
37 Sunnyridge Ave, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON Website
A neighbourhood natural-ice rink set within Sunnyridge Park, open during the winter when temperatures support safe skating conditions.
Vandorf Park
14698 Woodbine Ave, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON Website
A natural-ice rink located within Vandorf Park. The surface is maintained seasonally and opens only when ice conditions are safe for public use.
Wheler’s Mill Park
250 Mostar St, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON Website
This community rink at Wheler’s Mill Park provides a natural outdoor skating surface for casual family skating when weather permits.
Memorial Park Skating Trail
2 Park Dr, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ONÂ Website
Opened in December of 2024, this new trail is light at night and offers skate rentals and sharpening. Trail is open daily from 9am at 9pm (weather conditional).
Richmond Hill Outdoor Rinks
Richmond Hill maintains several outdoor skating rinks each winter, including both natural community rinks and lit neighbourhood surfaces that open when weather conditions allow.
Richmond Green Skate Trail
1300 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill, ON Website
A 250 metre long trail, with heated washrooms and change rooms. Lit for evening skating. Open 10am to 10pm daily.
Mill Pond Ice Rink
At the corner of Mill Street and Trench Street, Richmond Hill, ON Website
Skate on the natural ice of Mill Pond. Be safe and make sure the ice is safe before skating by checking the signage posted at the south end of the pond.
Lake Wilcox Outdoor Skating Rink
55 Old Bayview Ave, Richmond Hill, ON Website
A natural outdoor skating surface located near the Richmond Hill Canoe Club at the north end of Lake Wilcox Park. This weather-dependent rink opens when conditions allow and offers a scenic spot for casual family skating; always check current status before heading out.
Crosby Park Ice Rink
Crosby Avenue & Newkirk Road, Richmond Hill, ON map
Weather dependant. An ice skating surface is often built at the Crosby Park baseball diamond.
Vaughan Outdoor Rinks
Vaughan offers a number of outdoor community skating rinks, these natural ice surfaces open only when temperatures permit and are maintained with help from local volunteers.
Father Ermanno Bulfon Park Rink
140 Honeywood Rd, Vaughan, ON Website
A natural-ice outdoor rink located in Father Ermanno Bulfon Park, open for casual skating when temperatures allow.
Chancellor District Park Rink
430 Chancellor Dr, Vaughan, ON Website
A neighbourhood rink maintained by community volunteers, offering natural-ice skating during the winter.
Sonoma Heights Community Park Rink
100 Napa Valley Ave, Vaughan, ON Website
A family-friendly natural outdoor rink open during the winter season, dependent on suitable freezing conditions.
Garnet A. Williams Outdoor Rink
Garnet A. Williams Park, Vaughan, ON Website
A community outdoor rink at Garnet A. Williams Park open for casual skating during the winter season, weather permitting.
Vellore Village Outdoor Rink
Vellore Village Community Park, Vaughan, ON Website
Natural outdoor skating surface in Vellore Village, ideal for neighbourhood family skating when temperatures allow.
Dufferin Clark Community Centre Outdoor Rink
1441 Clark Ave W, Vaughan, ON Website
A seasonal outdoor rink located at the Dufferin Clark Community Centre, with natural ice maintained when conditions permit.
The Sports Village Outdoor Rink
2600 Rutherford Rd, Vaughan, ON Website
The Sports Village operates an outdoor refrigerated 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.
Aurora Outdoor Rinks
The Town of Aurora maintains several outdoor skating surfaces each winter, including both Town-operated rinks and volunteer-maintained community rinks. All surfaces are natural ice and open only when weather conditions allow.
Aurora Town Square Outdoor Rink
50 Victoria St, Aurora, ON Website
Aurora Town Square offers a pleasure-skating rink in the central square. Hours follow facility operating times. Weather-dependent.
Town Park Outdoor Rink
49 Wells St, Aurora, ON Website
An Ez-Rink system with boards and liner, maintained by the Town. Typically includes one pleasure-skating surface, open when conditions permit.
Ada Johnson Park Outdoor Rinks
60 Hartwell Way, Aurora, ON Website
Two outdoor rinks: one dedicated to pleasure skating and one to stick-and-puck. Both are Town-maintained Ez-Rinks with boards and liners.
Machell Park Outdoor Rinks
15 Orchard Heights Blvd, Aurora, ON Website
Two outdoor rinks: one for pleasure skating and one for stick-and-puck. Both are Ez-Rinks maintained by the Town and open during cold weather.
Confederation Park Outdoor Rink
30 Glass Dr, Aurora, ON Website
A single pleasure-skating rink maintained by the Town of Aurora. Opens only when temperatures support natural ice.
James Lloyd Park Outdoor Rink
355 Stone Rd, Aurora, ON Website
A volunteer-built and maintained rink created over the basketball court. Availability varies by weather and volunteer support.
Newmarket Outdoor Rinks
Newmarket operates several community outdoor rinks each winter when weather permits. These natural ice surfaces open only during extended cold temperatures and availability can vary throughout the season.
Various locations, Newmarket, ON Website
Lion’s Park Outdoor Rink
424 D’Arcy Street, Newmarket, ONÂ mapÂ
Ken Sturgeon Park Rink
1035 Lockwood Cir, Newmarket, ON mapÂ
Durham Outdoor Skating Rinks
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 Rink
420 Harwood Ave S, Ajax, ON Website
Community outdoor skating rink in downtown Ajax.
Claremont Memorial Park
4941 Old Brock Rd, Claremont, ON Website
Open weather permitting
Brooklin Memorial Park Outdoor Rink
67 Winchester Road East, Brooklin, ON Website
A community outdoor rink in Brooklin Memorial Park, often maintained by local volunteers or municipalities.
Port Perry Lakefront Skating Rink
Joe Fowler North Ball Diamond, 57 Water St., Port Perry, ON Website
This outdoor skating rink is located along the Lake Scugog waterfront in downtown Port Perry. Weather dependent and typically open during the winter season when conditions allow, it offers a scenic setting for casual skating close to local shops and the lakefront.
Peel Outdoor Skating Rinks
Peel Region features a mix of refrigerated rinks and scenic outdoor skating paths for winter fun.
Mississauga Celebration Square Rink
300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, ON Website
One of the largest outdoor skating rinks in Peel, with rentals and sharpening during the winter season.
Burnhamthorpe Covered Outdoor Rink
1500 Gulleden Drive, Mississauga, ON Website
A covered outdoor rink with artificial ice, benches, and washrooms; check schedule for public skate times.
Woodhurst Heights Park Outdoor Rink
3499 Ash Row Crescent, Mississauga, ON Website
A neighbourhood outdoor ice rink in Mississauga suitable for leisure skating.
Port Credit Memorial Park Skating Trail
40 Stavebank Road, Mississauga, ON Website
An open outdoor loop trail along the Credit River offering trail-style skating in a scenic setting.
Halton Outdoor Skating Rinks
Halton Region offers a mix of refrigerated outdoor rinks and natural community skating surfaces. These family-friendly locations open during the winter months, with natural ice dependent on weather conditions.
Burlington Rotary Centennial Pond
1340 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, ON Website
A leisure outdoor rink overlooking Lake Ontario, typically open from mid-December through the winter season.
Trafalgar Park Outdoor Rink
133 Rebecca St, Oakville, ON Website
A refrigerated outdoor rink at Trafalgar Park offering dependable ice conditions throughout the winter. Public skating is available during scheduled times; check the Town of Oakville for updates.
Wallace Park Outdoor Rink
430 Maple Grove Dr, Oakville, ON Website
Wallace Park offers a natural outdoor ice rink maintained seasonally by the Town of Oakville. The rink is open for public skating when weather conditions allow and provides a neighbourhood winter skating option in north Oakville.
Mold-Masters Sportsplex Outdoor Rink
221 Guelph St, Georgetown, ON Website
A covered outdoor rink with artificial ice, offering public skating sessions through the winter. This venue provides reliable conditions even during mild weather.
Looking for a different kind of skating adventure? Explore our guide to Ontario’s Best Outdoor Skate Trails & Ice Paths for forest loops and trail-style routes across the province.
Outdoor Skating FAQ
What’s the difference between natural ice and refrigerated rinks?
Natural outdoor rinks rely entirely on cold weather to freeze the ice, so conditions 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.
How do I know if a natural rink is safe to skate on?
Always follow posted signage or municipal updates. Many natural rinks are unsupervised, so ice thickness and surface conditions can vary. If a rink is closed, flagged, or shows signs of melting, do not skate.
Are helmets required for outdoor skating?
Helmets are strongly recommended for all skaters and are required for children at many municipal rinks. CSA-approved helmets provide the best protection.
When do outdoor skating rinks open in the GTA?
Refrigerated rinks often open in late November or early December. Natural rinks open only after several days of consistently cold weather, usually in mid- to late December, but timing varies each year.
Do I need to bring my own skates?
Most 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.
What’s the difference between a skating rink and a skating trail?
Rinks are flat ice pads used for leisure skating or hockey, while skating trails are loop-style ice paths that allow continuous gliding—often winding through parks or urban spaces.
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Disclaimer: Please check with the rinks you are heading out to. Outdoor rinks are weather permitting. Community groups run and maintain many of the rinks listed in this community guide, and may not necessarily operate them every year. If you know of a rink on our list that no longer operates please comment below to let our readers know. Thank you.
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Hi – we would like to request to add the following rink in Richmond Hill:
Richmond Green Skate Trail
1300 Elgin Mills Road East
Richmond Hill, ON L4S 1M5
Website: http://www.richmondhill.ca/skatetrail
Please confirm.
Thank you Ivana. It looks like fun rink! We will be sure to add it to our guide.
Spencer smith in Burlington has Centennial rotary pond…. also has skates to borrow for FREE!!
Natural Ice Rink at Churchill Heights Park
60 Mountland Drive, Scarborough ON
FB Page https://www.facebook.com/ChurchillHeightsPark/
Love it, don’t forget you can always build your own too. https://www.augustdecemberhome.com/2020/11/20/backyard-ice-rinks-you-can-build-yourself/
Hi there.
You listed that Whitby has outdoor rinks. Sadly the town doesn’t have outdoor rinks right now.
Thanks,
A Whitby Resident
Hi P.H. Thank you for your letting us know. We will update the list, hopefully they reopen one for next year!