Skate any time for FREE at our seven outdoor rinks located at ChancellorDufferin ClarkFather E. BulfonGarnet A. Williams, and Vellore Village community centres, as well as the outdoor skating trails at the Sports Village, Cortellucci Square (located in Vaughan's downtown core at 300 Maplecrete Rd.) and Secord Park (65 Secord Ave. near Highway 27 and Major Mackenzie Drive).

Outdoor ice rinks are subject to unplanned closures due to varying environmental factors such as temperature, wind, ice thickness, and precipitation (rain or snow). Staff assess rink ice surfaces throughout the day and if safety concerns arise during these assessments, the rink will be promptly closed to ensure patron safety.

Outdoor Skating & Shinny Hockey

Outdoor rinks run from December to March, weather permitting.

 

  • All rinks are unsupervised unless otherwise stated in the Outdoor Rinks Supervised Hours schedule below. The use of sticks and pucks is prohibited during supervised hours.
  • All outdoor rinks are open daily until 11 p.m., except at Father E. Bulfon Community Centre, which closes daily at 10:30 p.m.
  • All rinks are subject to weekly closures for regular maintenance:
    • Wednesdays between 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.: Vellore Village Community Centre and the skating trail at Cortellucci Square
    • Wednesdays between 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Chancellor, Dufferin Clark and Father E. Bulfon community centres
    • Thursdays between 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Garnet A. Williams Community Centre
  • Please be advised that during outdoor skate lessons, the ice is unavailable to the public for recreational skating and shinny hockey.
  • Please be advised that during supervised recreational skate times, no hockey sticks, pucks or nets are permitted.
  • Unsupervised ice is shared-use for public enjoyment. Hockey sticks & pucks allowed. Pucks are not to be raised above ice surface. No slap shots.
  • Please be mindful of your family and other skaters.

 

For the enjoyment and safety of all skaters, citizens are asked to follow Skating Rink Guidelines.

Answer

There will be no outdoor supervised skates on December 24, 25, 26, 31, and January 1.

*Outdoor rinks are closed for regular maintenance during these days/times.

 

Chancellor Community Centre

DaysTime
Monday & Wednesday​6-8pm
Saturday & Sunday1-3pm
Wednesday (CLOSED)*9:30-11:30am

 

Dufferin Clark Community Centre

DaysTime
Saturday & Sunday1-3pm
Wednesday (CLOSED)*9:30-11:30am

 

Father E. Bulfon Community Centre

DaysTime
Tuesday & Thursday4-6pm
Saturday & Sunday1-3pm
Wednesday (CLOSED)*9:30-11:30am

 

Garnet A. Williams Community Centre

DaysTime
Tuesday & Thursday6-8pm
Saturday & Sunday1-3pm
Thursday (CLOSED)*9:30-11:30am

 

Vellore Village Community Centre

DaysTime
Tuesday6-8pm
Thursday6-8pm
Saturday & Sunday1-3pm
Wednesday(CLOSED)*8-10am

Contact Information

Recreation Services

City Hall, Level 300
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1
Canada