Public skating

Regular public skating schedule runs from October 15 to December 22, 2024. Additional public skating dates as posted during winter holidays. Regular public skating schedule resumes from January 6 to March 14, 2025

Lace up the skates for public skating!

Pre-booking your skate in advance is recommended. Pre-booking will be made available October 8th and can be done up to seven days in advance of your desired skate time. Online bookings end at the beginning of public skating. Drop-ins are also available and are cash only. Fees are outlined below. Skate rentals are also available on-site for an additional fee.

	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Memorial Arena - 1425 Ellis Street		Senior Skate 2-3 p.m.		Senior Skate 1:15-2:30 p.m.
MNP Place - 4105 Gordon Drive			Public Skate 6:30-7:45 p.m.		Public Skate 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Rutland Arena - 645 Dodd Road	Public Skate 1-3 p.m.		Senior Skate 9-10 a.m. Parent & Tot Skate 10:15-11:15 a.m.			Public Skate 1-3 p.m.
Stuart Park Outdoor Rink - 1414 Water Street	Free public skating from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily once the rink is open for the season.

You will need an online recreation account to register online. Register for an account online by using the "New Customer" button in the right-hand corner. You can also register for an account by phone at 250-469-8800 or by email at recreation@kelowna.ca.

Public skate information

Fees

Skating rates for Memorial, Rutland & MNP Place Arenas

Admission Rates
General admission	$4.75
Preschool (5Y and under)	$3
Children (6Y-13Y)	$4
Seniors (65+)	$3
Parent & tot skate	$3
Family skate pass (up to 5 persons)	$12.50
Punch Card (10 visits)	$37
Punch Card (20 visits)	$70

Taxes are included in all above prices.

Punch Cards are non-refundable and valid for two years from date of purchase.

Please note: only general admission rates are available when booking a timeslot for skating online. To pay alternative rates for skating (children’s fee, or preschool fee) please call 250-469-8800 in advance and we'll be happy to assist you. Drop-in payments (cash only) will also be accepted on-site. Those booking online are required to bring a copy of their receipt (digital or paper) for admission.

Skate rentals

Rutland Arena skate rental fees

Skate rental	$5
Skate sharpening	$7
Skate bar	$2
Helmet	$3

For further inquiries about skate rentals at Rutland Arena, please call 866-313-5071.

MNP Place skate rental fees

Adult skates	$5
Kids skates	$4

Public skate etiquette

Please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes prior to skate time
Circular skating only
Skates are required on the ice
Boots are not permitted on the ice
Helmets are strongly recommended
No food or drinks on ice
Aggressive skating is not permitted
Playing games (e.g., tag) is not permitted
Hockey sticks and pucks are not permitted
Carrying infants and children is not permitted while on the ice
Strollers are permitted, however helmets are required for both the patron pushing the stroller and the child in the stroller
Sleds and chairs are not permitted on the ice
Wheelchairs are permitted, however helmets are required for both the person in the wheelchair and the person pushing. Those pushing wheelchairs must have skates
Children using a push bar/EZ bar are required to wear a helmet
Skating backwards is only permitted in designated areas and is to be determined by skate patrol staff
Sitting in player’s benches and in penalty boxes is not permitted
Sitting on benches during ice cleaning is not permitted

FAQs

How do I register for public skate?

Public skating registration opens on October 15th.

Where can I find the skate schedule?

The skate schedule can be found at the top of this webpage during public skate season.

Can I register for an entire season?

You can register for an entire weekly skating season instead of paying a drop-in fee each time. Alternatively, you can register online for single sessions or pay by drop-in. Registration for the whole season is available for the following skate types:

Senior Skates
Parent & Tot skates

Are there skate rentals available?

During public skate season (fall/winter), skate rentals are available at both Rutland Arena and MNP Place. There are no skate rentals available at Memorial Arena.

For Rutland Arena skate rental inquiries, call 866-313-5071 or visit kelownachiefs.com.
For MNP Place skate rental inquiries, call 250-764-6288.

Please note that helmets are not available at MNP Place. Skate patrol is on-site at Memorial Arena.

Are push bars/EZ bars available?

Yes, there is limited availability of push bars/EZ bars on site to assist children and new skaters.

Cancelled public skate dates

Sunday, October 27 NO SKATE at Rutland Arena
Monday, November 11 NO SKATE
Thursday, November 28 NO SKATE
Friday, December 6 NO SKATE
Monday, December 23 NO SKATE
Tuesday, December 24 NO SKATE
Thursday, December 26 NO SKATE
Monday, December 30 NO SKATE at Memorial Arena
Tuesday, December 31 NO SKATE at MNP Place
Wednesday, January 1 NO SKATE
Thursday, January 2 NO SKATE at Memorial Arena
Monday, February 17 NO SKATE at Memorial Arena
Friday, January 31 NO SKATE
Saturday, February 1 NO SKATE
Sunday, February 2 NO SKATE
Friday, February 28 NO SKATE

Additional skates (Winter Holiday)

Friday, December 27 1:00-3:00pm at Rutland Arena
Friday, December 27 6:30-7:45pm at MNP Place
Saturday, December 28 1:00-3:00pm at Rutland Arena
Sunday, December 29 1:00-3:00pm at Rutland Arena
Monday, December 30 1:00-3:00pm at Rutland Arena
Tuesday, December 31 1:00-3:00pm at Rutland Arena
Thursday, January 2 1:00-3:00pm at Rutland Arena
Friday, January 3 1:00-3:00pm at Rutland Arena
Friday, January 3 6:30-7:45pm at MNP Place
Saturday, January 4 1:00-3:00pm at Rutland Arena
Sunday, January 5 1:00-3:00pm at Rutland Arena

Free public skating events

Sunday, October 27 1:00-4:00pm at MNP Place Family Monster Bash (event)
Sunday, December 15 1:00-3:00pm at Rutland Arena Family Holiday Skate (event)
Monday, February 17 1:00-4:00pm at MNP Place Family Day (event)

Indoor skating rink locations:

MNP Place: 4105 Gordon Drive
Rutland Arena: 645 Dodd Road
Memorial Arena: 425 Doyle Avenue