Public skating

Lace up the skates for public skating!
Our public skating schedule runs from October 15 to December 22, 2024. Additional public skating dates are available over the winter holidays as posted below. The regular public skating schedule resumes on January 6 and runs until March 14, 2025.

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	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Memorial Arena 1425 Ellis Street		Seniors Skate 2-3 p.m.		Seniors Skate 1:15-2:30 p.m.
MNP Place 4105 Gordon Drive			Public Skate 6:30-7:45 p.m.		Public Skate 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Rutland Arena 645 Dodd Road	Public Skate 1-3 p.m.		Seniors Skate 9-10 a.m. Parent & Tot Skate 10:15-11:15 a.m.			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].

Public skate information

Fees

Skating rates for Memorial, Rutland & MNP Place Arenas

Admission Rates
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.

Skate rentals

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

Public skate etiquette

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

FAQs

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.

Cancelled public skate dates

Regular public skate times are cancelled on the following dates:

Sunday, October 27 (Rutland Arena only)
Monday, November 11
Thursday, November 28
Friday, December 6
Monday, December 23
Tuesday, December 24
Thursday, December 26
Friday, December 27 (MNP Place only)
Monday, December 30 (Memorial Arena only)
Tuesday, December 31 (MNP Place only)
Wednesday, January 1
Thursday, January 2 (Memorial Arena only)
Friday, January 3 (MNP Place only)
Friday, January 31
Saturday, February 1
Sunday, February 2
Monday, February 17 (Memorial Arena only)
Friday, February 28

Additional skates over the winter holidays

Additional public skate times are available on the following dates:

Friday, December 27
- 1-3 p.m. at Rutland Arena
Saturday, December 28
- 1-3 p.m. at Rutland Arena
Sunday, December 29
- 1-3 p.m. at Rutland Arena
Monday, December 30
- 1-3 p.m. at Rutland Arena
Tuesday, December 31
- 1-3 p.m. at Rutland Arena
Thursday, January 2
- 1-3 p.m. at Rutland Arena
Friday, January 3
- 1-3 p.m. at Rutland Arena
Saturday, January 4
- 1-3 p.m. at Rutland Arena
Sunday, January 5
- 1-3 p.m. at Rutland Arena

Free public skating events

Free public skate times are available on the following dates:

Sunday, October 27
- 1-4 p.m. at MNP Place during Family Monster Bash
Saturday, November 23
- 1-3 p.m. at Rutland Arena sponsored by FortisBC
Friday, December 13
- 6:30-7:45 p.m. at MNP Place sponsored by FortisBC
Saturday, December 14
- 1-3 p.m. at Rutland Arena sponsored by FortisBC
Sunday, December 15
- 1-3 p.m. at Rutland Arena during the annual Family Holiday Skate
Monday, February 17
- 1-4 p.m. at MNP Place during the annual Family Day event

Indoor skating rink locations:

MNP Place: 4105 Gordon Drive
Rutland Arena: 645 Dodd Road
Memorial Arena: 425 Doyle Avenue