Outdoor Skating

Families having fun at a public skate

The City of Peterborough is not currently monitoring ice conditions or maintaining an ice rink on the Lift Lock Canal. An update will be provided February 2025. Please see below for information about skating at Quaker Foods City Square and other community rink locations.

Quaker Foods City Square

During the winter months, this park turns into an outdoor skating rink for community use. Facility operation is weather dependent. A portable washroom is available on-site and heated washrooms are available at the Peterborough Public Library, please visit their website for hours of operation. This location is perfect year-round for large community and public events! Learn more about how to permit this space on the Events page.

Parking: Parking is available at the King Street parking garage, and along Charlotte and King streets.

Rink Maintenance: The City of Peterborough may close the rink for safety reasons at any time or for periodic maintenance. During all ice maintenance, please stay back and do not enter onto the ice surface. 

Skating Rink Rules
  • Designated skating hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, excluding holidays. Use of the rink outside of designated hours is prohibited.
  • CSA approved helmets are required for children 6 years and under, and strongly recommended for all skaters.
  • Children 10 years and under must be actively supervised by a responsible person 16 years or older.
  • Skates must be worn at all times, no footwear other than skates is permitted on the ice.
  • Skate in a constant flow and in the direction of all skaters.
  • No carrying of babies or children while skating.
  • No headsets, cell phones or hand held electronic devices to be used while skating.
  • Mobility Aids, sledge devices and approved skating aids are permitted. Please communicate with staff if assistance is required.
  • Horse play, speed and figure skating, organized hockey or use of sticks/pucks is not permitted.
  • No food or drink permitted on the ice surface.
  • No pets, chairs, strollers, or sporting equipment on the ice surface.
  • Smoking/vaping, and use of alcohol or drugs is prohibited on City property.
  • Selling or distributing products or services anywhere in the park, unless authorized by the City is not permitted.
  • The City of Peterborough may close the rink for safety reasons at any time including periodic maintenance.
  • Stay back and do not enter the skating surface during ice resurfacing and/or maintenance.
  • Report all accidents, injuries, misconduct, and foul-language to on duty City staff immediately.
  • Use the rink at your own risk. The City of Peterborough is not responsible for any injuries, deaths, damages, or loss of property.

Please enjoy safely. Non-compliance may result in removal and/or disciplinary action against the person(s) responsible.

 
 Skating Rental Services

Runner's Life

174 Charlotte St.

  • Skate Rental and helmets available.
  • Skate Sharpening Service.

This is a third-party service. Please direct all inquiries to Runner's Life Peterborough.

Contact:

705-876-8960

dave@runnerslife.ca

Neighbourhood Rinks

The neighbourhood rink program has run in City parks since 1965, thanks to volunteers who prepare, flood and maintain ice for skating. Rinks are open from 7 a.m. to dusk (or 10 p.m. with approved lighting) as weather and ice conditions permit. As neighbourhood rinks are maintained by volunteers, their start dates and operational times will vary.

Neighbourhood Rink Locations

Thank you to all volunteers who make the neighbourhood rinks a success.

Indoor Skating

The City of Peterborough offers a number of registered skating programs, as well as public skates. Visit the Community Arenas page for more information.