Skating

Public Skating

Public Skating is available all winter long at the Bobby Orr Community Centre (BOCC). The ice pad is 185' x 85' and has 8 fully accessible change rooms.

All patrons who participate in ice skating programs must respect the following rules:

  • Respect staff at all times.
  • CSA approved helmets are strongly recommended for all skaters. 
  • All participants must be wearing skates while on the ice surface.
  • Skate at a sensible, safe speed, in the same direction as other skaters.
  • No food or drink on the ice surface.
  • No sticks, pucks, balls, chairs, pylons, strollers or any other item which might interfere with the safety of any skater on the ice surface. 
  • No horseplay or games.
  • No skating backwards or figure skating maneuvers. 
  • No headsets, cellphones or handheld electronic devices are to be used while skating.
  • No carrying of children is permitted
  • No sitting on the boards. 

The BOCC also offers Public Skating Programs such as Adult Skate.  For times and fees, please see the schedule below.

 

 

Public Skating Programs

Free Saturday Public Skates from 1-2pm are returning for the 2023-2024 season.

Please note: public skate may be cancelled for Tournaments and Special Events. Below is an inclusive list of Saturday Public Skates for the 2023/2024 season: 

September: 23, 30 

October: 07, 21, 28 

November: 11, 18, 25

December: 16, 23, 30

January: 06, 13

February: 03, 17

March: 09, 16

The Town of Parry Sound is offering FREE skating on Near North District School Board PD days. 

Join us on the following dates from 12pm-2pm (regular public skating rules apply): 

  • Friday, September 29, 2023
  • Friday, November 24, 2023
  • Friday, February 02, 2024

Parent and Tot Skating is returning for the 2023/2024 season. 

When: Mondays from 9am-10am

Cost: Participants encouraged to purchase a Drop-In Pass (click here for details), Cost without a Drop-In Pass: $3.00 per adult (cash only) 

Homeschool Skating is available on Thursday afternoons from 1pm-2pm at the Bobby Orr Community Centre. 

When: Thursdays from 1pm-2pm

**Please note: Homeschool skate has been rescheduled on February 08, March 07 and March 21 to 10am-11am

Cost: Participants encouraged to purchase a Drop-In Pass (click here for details), Cost without a Drop-In Pass: $3.00 per adult (cash only) 

Adult skate is returning to the BOCC for the 2023/2024 season.

When: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday & Thursdays from 12pm-1pm 

Cost: Participants encouraged to purchase a Drop-In Pass (click here for details), Cost without a Drop-In Pass: $3.00 per person (cash only) 

Kinsmen Skating Schedule

Monday - Friday

Time Activity
3 - 7:30 PM Skating
7:30 - 10 PM Hockey
Weekends and Holidays
Time Activity
8 AM - 2 PM Skating
2 - 6 PM Hockey
6 - 8 PM Skating
8 - 10 PM Hockey

For more information on Kinsmen Park Rink, including open status and facility rules, visit our Outdoor Rinks page. 

 

Address

110 Parry Sound Drive, Parry Sound, ON, P2A 2W7

Map Location of Kinsmen Park

 

Contact Us

 

Town of Parry Sound
52 Seguin Street
Parry Sound, ON P2A 1B4
T. (705) 746-2101
F. (705) 746-7461

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM ET
Closed on statutory holidays