Free Public Skating Returns to Quaker Foods City Square

Peterborough, ON - The public ice skating rink at Quaker Foods City Square is scheduled to open later this week. 

This week’s snowfall may affect ice making at the Square, which could delay the opening of the outdoor rink. Visit peterborough.ca/skate for information on the rink’s status.  

Skating at Quaker Foods City Square is free. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.  

A portable washroom is located on site, and heated washrooms are located nearby at the Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer St. N. Please visit the Library’s website for hours of operation.  

Rink users are asked to follow all posted skating rink rules. Skates must be worn at all times. Speed and figure skating, organized hockey and the use of sticks and pucks is not permitted. CSA approved helmets are required for children six years and under, and children under 10 must be actively supervised by a person 16 years or older. No food or drink is permitted on the ice.  

Mobility Aids, sledge devices and approved skating aids are permitted. Please communicate with staff on-site if assistance is required. 

Parking is available at the King Street Parking Garage, 202 King St., and along King and Charlotte streets. Free two-hour holiday parking is available at all municipal parking spaces, including municipal parking lots, garages and spaces until December 31. Free two-hour parking is sponsored by Wolfe Lawyers. Any parking fees paid during the holidays will be donated to Kawartha Food Share.  

More information on skating at Quaker Foods City Square is available at peterborough.ca/skate.