Public skating
Lace up the skates for public skating! Our current public skating schedule (below) runs from Monday, January 6 until Friday, March 14.
Pre-booking your skate in advance is recommended. Pre-booking your skate time can be done up to seven days in advance of your desired time. Online bookings end at the beginning of public skating times. Drop-ins are also available and are cash only. Fees are outlined below. Skate rentals are also available on-site for an additional fee.
Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
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Memorial Arena 1425 Ellis Street | Seniors Skate | Seniors Skate 1:15-2:30 p.m. | |||||
MNP Place 4105 Gordon Drive | Public Skate 6:30-7:45 p.m. | Public Skate | |||||
Rutland Arena 645 Dodd Road | Public Skate 1-3 p.m. | Seniors Skate Parent & Tot Skate | Public Skate 1-3 p.m. | ||||
Stuart Park Outdoor Rink 1414 Water Street | Free public skating from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily starting November 30! Check the rink live cam for ice conditions. |
You will need an online recreation account to register online. Register for an account online by using the "New Customer" button in the right-hand corner. You can also register for an account by phone at 250-469-8800 or by email at [email protected].
Skating rates for Memorial, Rutland & MNP Place Arenas
Admission Rates | |
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General admission | $4.75 |
Preschool (5Y and under) | $3 |
Children (6Y-13Y) | $4 |
Seniors (65+) | $3 |
Parent & tot skate | $3 |
Family skate pass (up to 5 persons) | $12.50 |
Punch Card (10 visits) | $37 |
Punch Card (20 visits) | $70 |
Taxes are included in all above prices.
Punch Cards are non-refundable and valid for two years from date of purchase.
Please note: only general admission rates are available when booking a timeslot for skating online. To pay alternative rates for skating (children’s fee, or preschool fee) please call 250-469-8800 in advance and we'll be happy to assist you. Drop-in payments (cash only) will also be accepted on-site. Those booking online are required to bring a copy of their receipt (digital or paper) for admission.
Rutland Arena skate rental fees
Skate rental | $5 |
Skate sharpening | $7 |
Skate bar | $2 |
Helmet | $3 |
For further inquiries about skate rentals at Rutland Arena, please call 866-313-5071.
MNP Place skate rental fees
Adult skates | $5 |
Kids skates | $4 |
- Please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes prior to skate time
- Circular skating only
- Skates are required on the ice
- Boots are not permitted on the ice
- Helmets are strongly recommended
- No food or drinks on ice
- Aggressive skating is not permitted
- Playing games (e.g., tag) is not permitted
- Hockey sticks and pucks are not permitted
- Carrying infants and children is not permitted while on the ice
- Strollers are permitted, however helmets are required for both the patron pushing the stroller and the child in the stroller
- Sleds and chairs are not permitted on the ice
- Wheelchairs are permitted, however helmets are required for both the person in the wheelchair and the person pushing. Those pushing wheelchairs must have skates
- Children using a push bar/EZ bar are required to wear a helmet
- Skating backwards is only permitted in designated areas and is to be determined by skate patrol staff
- Sitting in player’s benches and in penalty boxes is not permitted
- Sitting on benches during ice cleaning is not permitted
How do I register for public skate?
Public skating registration can be done in advance online.
Where can I find the skate schedule?
The skate schedule can be found at the top of this webpage during public skate season.
Can I register for an entire season?
You can register for an entire weekly skating season instead of paying a drop-in fee each time. Alternatively, you can register online for single sessions or pay by drop-in. Registration for the whole season is available for the following skate types:
- Senior Skates
- Parent & Tot skates
Please call 250-469-8800 for more information or to register.
Are there skate rentals available?
During public skate season, skate rentals are available at both Rutland Arena and MNP Place. There are no skate rentals available at Memorial Arena.
- For Rutland Arena skate rental inquiries, call 866-313-5071 or visit kelownachiefs.com.
- For MNP Place skate rental inquiries, call 250-764-6288.
Please note that helmets are not available at MNP Place. Skate patrol is on-site at Memorial Arena.
Are push bars/EZ bars available?
Yes, there is limited availability of push bars/EZ bars on site to assist children and new skaters.
Regular public skate times are cancelled on the following dates:
- Friday, January 31
- Saturday, February 1
- Sunday, February 2
- Monday, February 17 (Memorial Arena only)
- Friday, February 28
Free public skate times are available on the following dates:
- Friday, February 7
- MNP Place Public skate from 6:30-7:45 p.m.
- Monday, February 17
- 1-4 p.m. at MNP Place during the annual Family Day event
- Saturday, March 1
- Rutland Arena Public skate from 1-3:15 p.m.
Indoor skating rink locations:
- MNP Place: 4105 Gordon Drive
- Rutland Arena: 645 Dodd Road
- Memorial Arena: 425 Doyle Avenue
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