Outdoor rinks provide a much-loved winter activity and are located in neighbourhood parks across Waterloo. All outdoor rinks are volunteer run and weather dependent.
Find an outdoor rink
For a list of outdoor rink locations, schedules, and rules please visit the City of Waterloo outdoor rinks webpage. For current rink conditions, visit your local rink from late November to mid-March.
Volunteer at outdoor rinks
Volunteers across Waterloo make outdoor rinks possible. A team of at least six volunteers, including a rink convenor, runs each rink. Volunteers are required to commit a minimum of two hours a week. Rink teams have three main responsibilities:
- flooding
- clearing snow
- communicating rink rules
If you’re interested in volunteering at a rink, email waterloo rinks. Check out the Operating an outdoor rink how-to guide for full program operations.
Start an outdoor rink
If you are interested in learning about starting a new outdoor rink, check out the Starting an outdoor rink how-to guide.