Vaughan’s stormwater ponds are not made for play!

Jan. 13, 2023 10:00 a.m.
​Skating and any other activities on the ice are unsafe

 

When frozen, stormwater management ponds may look safe for skating, fishing or playing on – but they are not! Stormwater ponds are not designed or intended for recreational use.

Here’s why:

Stormwater ponds are not natural bodies of water. They are designed and built to collect rainfall and surface water runoff. The City’s 150 ponds temporarily hold this water before releasing it slowly back into the environment at a controlled rate. This process means water is constantly flowing in and out of the pond, so water levels are always changing. Additionally, the thickness of the ice is highly unpredictable, which makes any activity on it hazardous and unsafe.

For a safe place to skate in Vaughan, visit one of the City’s four outdoor rinks at Chancellor Community Centre, Dufferin Clark Community Centre, Father E. Bulfon Community Centre and Vellore Village Community Centre, weather permitting. For information on hours of operation and safety guidelines, visit vaughan.ca/skate.

To learn more about the City’s stormwater ponds, visit vaughan.ca/stormwater.

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