Arenas and Skating

All Town recreational facilities and in-person programs to close, virtual programs are open.

On January 3, the Ontario government announced the entire province – including the Town of Whitby – will return to the modified version of its Step Two Roadmap to Reopen effective Wednesday, January 5, at 12:01 a.m. for at least 21 days (until January 26).

Learn how this will impact Town and find out what virtual programs are available.

We operate three community centres with 10 different arenas throughout Whitby. Our community programs include skating and a variety of ice sports for families and individuals of all ages.

Check out our arena schedules and safety protocols, how to rent ice and floor time, or more information about Whitby's adult hockey league.

Current Skating Schedule

Before you go skating please check latest service disruptions to ensure there are no cancellations:

Current Service Disruptions

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Know Before You Go!

A Visitor Self-Screening Questionnaire must be completed prior to each visit.
Proof of screening must be present upon entry (confirmation screen or email)
As of September 22, proof of vaccination along with ID (confirming name and DOB) will be required for those 12yrs and older at the time of each visit. (Storage of this information is prohibited by businesses) Some exemptions noted at the top of the page may apply.
Effective January 4, 2022 Ontario is requiring the use of the Enhance Vaccine Certificate with QR code as the only accepted proof of vaccination. To download your Enhanced Vaccine Certificate please visit the Ontario Covid-19 vaccination portal. QR codes can be presented to staff for scanning verification digitally or in print form.
Masks are required for entering and moving throughout the building, but can be removed when you are on the ice.

Dressing rooms will be open and available for your use.
At this time no food or drink is permitted to be consumed within recreational facilities, as required by the Ontario government. Concessions and vending machines are also closed as required by the Province.
As of December 19, 2021 arenas are at 50% capacity, and as a result public skates will be limited to 100 patrons.

Iroquois Park Sports Centre

Recreational Public Skate

Currently Cancelled

Adult Shinny

Currently Cancelled

Ladies Shinny

Currently Cancelled

Parent and Tot

Currently Cancelled

55+ Skate

Currently Cancelled

Scotiabank Backyard Rink

Currently Cancelled

Skate at Lunch for Adults (18+)

Currently Cancelled

Youth Shinny (Ages 8-10)

Currently Cancelled

McKinney Centre

Recreational Public Skate

Currently Cancelled

Outdoor Natural Ice Rinks - Peel Park and Brooklin Memorial Park

Natural Ice Rink locations:

Brooklin Memorial Park (in the tennis courts) - 67 Winchester Road East, Brooklin

Open as of Friday January 21, 2022

Peel Park (in the lacrosse box) - 307 Trent St East, Whitby

Open as of Sunday January 23, 2022

Residents can follow @TownofWhitby on social media for outdoor rink updates.

Natural ice rinks are a great way to stay fit and have fun this winter. Here’s what you need to know before you go:

The rinks operate between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. daily weather permitting
Please check whitby.ca/skate for any cancellations due to weather prior to your visit
Users must limit their use time to thirty minutes when others are waiting
Each rink is first come, first serve and has a capacity limit in place to help ensure safe physical distancing requirements:
- 40 people are permitted on the Brooklin Memorial Park natural ice rink at one time
- 60 people are permitted on the Peel Park natural ice rink at one time

Outdoor Public Skating Schedule
Monday	10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Tuesday	10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday	10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Thursday	10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday	10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday	10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Shinny Schedule
Tuesday	4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Thursday	4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday	10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Rink users are required to follow all posted safety signage and COVID-19 public health guidelines. Town staff will make visits to the rinks daily to monitor capacity and provide any necessary ice maintenance.

When visiting the rinks, please remember to:

Ensure safe physical distancing of 2 metres or 6 feet apart
Wear a face mask
Bring your own skates
Come dressed for the weather
Keep your belongings on you at all times

It is also highly recommended to wear a helmet while on the ice.

We all have a role to play to prevent the spread of COVID-19. If you’re feeling sick, please do your part and stay home.

We hope you enjoy the new natural ice rinks, Whitby! Be sure to share photos of how you are enjoying the ice rinks this #WhitbyWinter with us on social media @TownofWhitby.

Whitby's outdoor natural ice rinks are sponsored by the Great Canadian Meat Company.

Skating Fees

Adult lunchtime skate

Take a brisk skate during your lunch hour for fitness and enjoyment. This skate is offered to adults 18 years of age and older.

Fees

$4.74 for single use
$37.93 for 10-use pass

HST is not included.

Adult shinny

Stay in the game and keep in shape with this drop-in shinny program. Full protective equipment is required. You must be 18 years of age or older to participate.

Fees

$6.92 for single use
$55.36 for 10-use pass
goalies play free of charge (limit of two goalies)

HST is not included.

Ladies shinny

Have fun and stay fit with this drop-in, unsupervised shinny program for women. Full protective equipment is required. This program is available to those 18 years of age and older.

Fees

$6.92 for single use
$55.36 for 10-use pass
Goalies play free of charge (limit of two goalies)

HST is not included

Parent and tot skating

Teach your children to skate and enjoy time together on the ice. We provide the music. All participants must wear skates on the ice. Limit of two children per adult.

Ages

Adults are 18-years-old and over
children are 7-years-old and under

Fees

$4.74 per child single use (includes one adult and two children)

HST is not included.

Public skate

Take a leisure spin around the ice with your friends and family.

Fees

Single-use fees:

$4.74 for adults
$3.17 for children (ages 4-14)
$12.76 for families (two adults and three children residing in same household)
$3.17 for 55+

10-use pass fees:

$37.93 for adults
$25.39 for children (ages 4 to 14)
$96.15 for families (two adults and three children living in same household)
$25.39 for seniors (55+)

HST is not included.

55+ shinny

Play a pick-up game of hockey with other 55+ players. Full protective equipment is required. You must be an adult 55 years of age or older to participate.

Fees

$4.83 for single use
$38.64 for 10-use pass
Goalies play free of charge (limit of two goalies)

HST is not included.

55+ skate

Keep active and enjoy a leisure skate. This skate is available to adults 55 years of age or older.

Fees

$3.17 for single use
$25.39 for 10-use pass

HST is not included.

Introduction to hockey and ringette (Scotiabank Backyard Rink)

Use our rinks to introduce your children to hockey and ringette. Bring sticks and pucks. We provide the nets. Children must wear full protective hockey/ringette equipment. Adults must wear proper head protection.

Ages

Adults (18 and older)
Children 7-years-old and under only

Fees

Free! This program is generously sponsored by Scotiabank.

Ticket ice

A pay-as-you-go figure skating program for Canadian Figure Skating Association member figure skaters. You must be accompanied by your coach.

Ages

No restriction

Fees

$7.45 for single use
$59.60 for 10-use pass

HST is not included.

Youth shinny

Participate in a supervised game of pick-up hockey in a fun, recreational environment with other youth members between the ages of 8 and 10. Boys and girls are welcome and full protective equipment is required.

Fees

$4.65 for single use
$37.17 for 10-use pass
Goalies play free of charge (limit of two goalies)

HST is not included.

Skating Locations

Iroquois Park Sports Centre

The Iroquois Park Sports Centre is open Monday to Sunday. Contact the centre between 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m by phone at 905.668.7765 or by fax at 905.668.5933.

The centre is located at:

500 Victoria St. W.
Whitby, ON L1N 9G4

Iroquois Park Sports Centre is Canada's largest municipally owned and operated multi-use sports complex. It is surrounded by 50 acres of parkland.

Amenities

Six arenas
Swimming pool (depth of 25-metres) and wading pool
Six lit tennis courts
Four baseball/softball/hardball diamonds (3 lit diamonds with spectator seating)
One lit soccer field
One strength and conditioning training centre
One licensed restaurant
Full-service pro shop
Children's playground
750-vehicle parking spot availability
Meeting rooms
Facility administration office
Skateboard park

Luther Vipond Memorial Arena

The Luther Vipond Memorial Arena is located in the community of Brooklin, within the northern area of the Town of Whitby, near the corner of Highways 7 and 12.

The arena is located at:

67 Winchester Rd. E.
Brooklin, ON L1M 1B4

The Luther Vipond Memorial Arena is open Monday to Sunday. Contact the administrative office at 905.668.7765.

Amenities

One arena
Surrounding park
One lit baseball diamond with spectator seating
Children's playground
Two Tennis courts
Skateboard park
Fairgrounds
vehicle parking spot availability

McKinney Centre

The McKinney Centre is open Monday to Sunday. Contact the administrative office at 905.668.7765 or the centre during evenings and weekends at 905.655.2203.

The centre is located at:

222 McKinney Dr.
Whitby, ON L1R 3M3

The McKinney Centre is a 9,700 sq. m arena complex with a welcoming, bright lobby and reception area.

Amenities

Three arenas (including one board-less figure skating surface with sound room and mirrors)
Meeting rooms
Youth activity room
Barrier-free playground
Two Lit tennis courts
Skateboard park
Splash pad
Basketball court
223 vehicle parking spot availability
Facility administration office

Public skate sponsorship

Become a public skate sponsor and reap the benefits! Visit our Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities for more information.