Markham Recreation is introducing an all-access pass
Pass holders will have access to almost anything, anytime, anywhere!
Activities include:
- Shinny
- Endurance Lane Swims
- Lane Swims
- Public Skating
- Drop In Programs (i.e., badminton, basketball, pickleball, kendo) and
- Aquafit (with Recreation Activity Pass with Aquafit (16+) only)
1-Month Recreation Activity Pass:
- Child: $32.56
- Adult: $50.07
- Older Adult: $35.04
1-Month Recreation Activity Pass with Aquafit (16+):
- Adult: $57.83
- Older Adult: $40.49
To buy this membership, please visit your local community centre or contact the Contact Centre at customerservice@markham.ca or by phone at 905.477.5530.
Register for lessons!
We offer a variety of skating and hockey programs for various ages and abilities:
- Learn to Skate (private and group lessons)
- Introduction to Hockey
- Power Skating & Hockey Skills
Registration now open!
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Closed for the season
Season Dates:
Closed for the Season
Admission:
Free
Location and Entrance:
Markham Civic Centre
101 Town Centre Boulevard
Markham, Ontario
L3R 9W3
Upon arrival, please head to the rink by walking around the north-east entrance of the Markham Civic Centre and go down the stairs or follow the pathway. Please note that there is no access through the Civic Centre building.
Important Safety Information for Participants:
- Benches are available around the side of the rink for you to change your skates
- Washrooms are available
- Resurfacing of the ice will be done periodically throughout the day. Please clear the ice when the Zamboni is on the ice surface to ensure your own safety
- Helmets and gloves are strongly recommended for all participants
- Only engineered skatting assists/aids are permitted
- Hockey sticks and pucks are not permitted
- Skates must be worn on the ice, no shoes are permitted
- Strollers and chairs must remain outside of the ice surface area
- games of tag and chase are not permitted
- Skate in the same direction at all times
- Leave the ice at the end of the skate
- Report any inappropriate behaviour to staff
- Be aware of other skaters and remember that skates of all abilities are welcome
- Forward skating only. No backward skating.
Want to know how we make the outdoor rink ice?
Want to know how we make the Outdoor Ice Rink?
The Civic Centre Outdoor Rink has an artificial refrigeration system which cools the concrete under the ice. Ice is built up slowly over time by spraying water and letting it freeze over and over again. Sometimes you will see staff using a hose to spray the concrete, and sometimes they are on the Zamboni.
The refrigeration system is helpful but it can’t do it completely on it’s own. The weather affects how we build ice. Because the rink is completely exposed to the element, sun, wind, rain and snow all greatly affect how quickly the ice is made. And don’t forget all the leaves falling from the trees!
Once the ambient temperature drops so that it is in the negatives overnight on a consistent basis, we build the ice and it will stay frozen. The system has to work pretty hard during the day when temperatures are higher and/or when there is a lot of sun and sometimes it can’t keep up. So when we are building the ice, we do it at night.
We are excited for this season’s outdoor skating and hope to see you there!
Markham Outdoor Ice Rinks
Friendly reminder: Moving water in Markham’s ponds, stormwater ponds and waterways causes thin ice that can crack. Stay safe and stay off the ice.
Milliken Mills, Victoria Square and Huntington Parks will be lit from 5 PM until 10 PM
Rink Hours are:
Sunrise to 10 AM Pick-up hockey
10 AM to 1 PM Recreational skating
1 PM to 3 PM Pick-up hockey
3 PM to 7 PM Recreational skating
7 PM to 10 PM Pick-up hockey
Museum and Milne Dam will close at dusk.
Sunrise to 10 AM Pick-up hockey
10 AM to 12 PM Recreational skating
12 PM to 2 PM Pick-up hockey
2 PM to Sundown Recreational skating
Drop in to join a public skate at a City of Markham indoor arena:
- Angus Glen Community Centre & Library
- Centennial Community Centre
- Crosby Community Centre
- Markham Village Community Centre & Library
- Mount Joy Community Centre
- R.J Clatworthy Arena
- Thornhill Community Centre & Library
Public Skate offered:
Skating – Recreation:
Open for skaters of all ages and abilities. Practice your skating skills during this leisure skate. We recommend that all recreational skaters wear a Canadian Standards Association (C.S.A) approved hockey helmet. Wheelchairs are welcome at all recreational skates. Participants ages 7 years and younger must be accompanied (on ice) by an adult 16 years and older.
Skating – Parent and Tot:
An ideal program for adults and children ages 7 years and younger who are learning to skate and need to skate in a slower-paced environment, or with the assistance of an adult. Adults ages 16 years and older must accompany children on the ice. We recommend that all recreational skaters wear a Canadian Standards Association (C.S.A) approved hockey helmet.
Skating – Adults 55 and older:
This leisure skating program is ideal for mature adults wishing to skate in a slower-paced environment. We recommend that all recreational skaters wear a Canadian Standards Association (C.S.A) approved hockey helmet.
Skating – Figure Skating:
Looking for a way to practice your skating skills or some extra time on the ice? This is the program for you! This program is unstructured for participants to come and develop their skating at their own pace. Canadian Standards Association (C.S.A.) approved helmet is Mandatory. Participants under 10 years of age must be accompanied (on ice) by a parent or guardian.
Stick and Puck:
An ideal program for adults and children ages 7 years and younger to practice how to shoot, pass and handle a stick. Adults ages 16 years and older must accompany children on ice. All skaters must wear a Canadian Standards Association (C.S.A) approved hockey helmet and bring their own hockey or ringette equipment.
Admission Fees (HST included), effective September 1, 2023:
| Child (3 years and younger) |
Free |
| Child (4 to 15 years) |
$3.12 |
| Adult (16 to 64 years) |
$5.20 |
| Older Adult (65 years and older) |
$3.64 |
View Drop In Programs
Important Safety Information for Participants:
Activity Rules
• Be aware of other skaters and remember that skaters of all abilities are welcome.
• Skate in the same direction of all other skaters, facing forward. Backwards skating is not permitted.
• Games of tag and chase are not permitted.
• Keep board and gate areas clear.
• Clear the ice at the end of the skate.
• Report any inappropriate behavior to the skate patrol staff.
• Follow the directions of the skate patrol staff.
• Skate aids must remain in designated areas.
Equipment Rules
• Helmets and gloves are strongly recommended for all skaters.
• Skates must be worn on the ice, no shoes are permitted.
• Hockey sticks and pucks are only permitted during designated shinny/hockey times and not during general public skates.
• Only approved skating aids are permitted and must remain in designated areas. Please use them as directed.
• Strollers and chairs must remain outside of the ice surface area.
• Wheelchairs and sledges are permitted on the ice area and anyone accompanying the participant must wear skates
Shinny Rules
For the safety of all participants, please note;
• Helmets and gloves are strongly required for all skaters.
• Hockey equipment including protective padding is strongly recommended.
If you are interested in building a community ice rink, you will need to complete the following steps:
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Find a volunteer coordinator and a group of volunteers who will install, operate and maintain the outdoor ice rink
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Complete the following forms:
Completed application forms should be sent to the City of Markham by email, fax or mail:
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City of Markham
Operations Department
101 Town Centre Boulevard
Markham, Ontario, L3R 9W3
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Applications are accepted beginning on September 1 for the following winter season
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Applications received after December 15 are subject to availability of materials and department funding
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City guidelines and policies will outline where an ice rink can go based on winter water services.
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COVID-19 health and safety protocols must be followed, as directed by the City of Markham
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The City reimburses 50% of the cost of eligible building materials to a maximum of $500 per year
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The City has many parks locations with winterized water services (new winterized services will not be considered until the available sites have been fully utilized)
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Limited funding is available for this program and the City may not be able to accommodate every request
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If the location and the size of the ice rink is approved, the volunteer coordinator will be notified
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The volunteer coordinator will need to circulate a petition confirming acceptance of the ice rink by a minimum of 70% of residents adjacent to the park, or ice rink location, prior to rink construction (draft petition is available from the City upon request)
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A copy of the completed petition results can be mailed or emailed as an attachment to the City of Markham
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The volunteer coordinator will be contacted to determine a convenient to meet Operations staff at the park to receive the hoses, water key, and basic instructions for flooding rinks to ensure that rink maintenance remains trouble-free
New ice times available!
Rent an arena for an event or a season!
If interested in renting one of our spaces, please fill out the facility rental information form. A customer service representative will follow up with your request.
Rental Form
North Area:
- Angus Glen Community Centre (two ice pads)
- Crosby Community Centre
East Area:
- Centennial Community Centre
- Markham Village Community Centre
- Mount Joy Community Centre
South Area:
- Milliken Mills Community Centre
West Area:
- R.J. Clatworthy Community Centre
Thornhill Community Centre (two ice pads)
Find out more about the different amenities in our recreation facilities.
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