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First Natural Ice Rink Now Open For Whitby Area Residents to Enjoy
a natural ice rink at Brooklin Memorial Park (in the tennis courts) – 67 Winchester Road East, Brooklin.
Staff are working on opening a second natural ice rink at Peel Park (in the lacrosse box) – 307 Trent Street East, Whitby as soon as it is possible. Residents can follow @TownofWhitby on social media for 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
- 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
Pleasure 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. |
- The rinks operate between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. daily
- 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
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.
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:
- All participants are required to wear a face mask
- Ensure safe physical distancing of 2 metres or 6 feet apart
- 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.
For more information, visit whitby.ca/skate.
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