Public skating
Check indoor public skate times, free skates, skating aids, fees and rules.
You can also skate at Waterloo Public Square — the rink is open daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Visit the outdoor rinks page to find rinks in local parks.
We recommend CSA-approved helmets and safety gear for all skaters.
On this page:
Find indoor public skating times
Skate at RIM Park, Albert McCormick Community Centre and Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex.
We offer:
- public skating – for all ages
- parent and child skating – for parents and children 13 and under
- adult skating – for 18+ only
Register online up to 72 hours in advance. In-person registration is available at the rink, but booking online gets you on the ice faster.
Schedules may change – always check before you go.
Free skates
Thank you to our sponsor, Kuppers + Greene Orthodontics for these complimentary public skates.
Register up to 72 hours in advance:
- Sunday, December 21 from 3:30 to 4:20 p.m. at RIM Park
- Sunday, January 18 from 3:30 to 4:20 p.m. at RIM Park
- Sunday, February 22 from 3:30 to 4:20 p.m. at RIM Park
- Thursday, March 19 from 4 to 4:50 p.m. at AMCC
Borrow skates at the library for free
Use your Waterloo Public Library card to borrow skates at 2 branches:
- Eastside Branch – close to RIM Park – figure and hockey skates
- McCormick Branch – close to Albert McCormick Community Centre – hockey skates
Check opening hours on the WPL website to make sure you can borrow skates at the same time you plan to skate. Return skates to the same location you borrowed them from.
Skating aids
Wheelchair skates are available at RIM Park and WMRC. Call ahead to reserve.
We don't rent or provide other skating aids, such as push bars. You can bring your own, but staff must approve them before use.
Skating rules
Follow these rules to help keep everyone safe:
- keep moving along the boards and control your speed
- bring strollers only at staff discretion during parent and child skates
- wear skates only — no shoes, sleighs or carrying children
- keep food and drinks off the ice
- skate at a safe speed and avoid cutting in front of others
- no tag, pushing, pulling or rough play
We strongly recommend wearing CSA-approved helmets and safety gear, including head, eye and facial protection.
Skating fees and passes
Pay a single admission or buy a FitPass for multiple visits. Buy a FitPass at the rink or online using ActiveWaterloo. Prices include HST.
| Age category | 1 visit | 10 visit pass | 25 visit pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child and youth (3 to 17) | $5.10 | $45.97 | $107.26 |
| Adult (18 to 54) | $6.80 | $61.33 | $143.09 |
| Seniors (55+) |
$5.10 |
$5.97 | $107.26 |
| Family* (up to 4 people) | $15.35 | $138.11 | $322.25 |
| Additional family member | $2.55 | – | – |
| Parent and child skate |
$6.80 |
$61.33 | $143.09 |
*Family admission includes 2 adults and 2 children – a maximum of 4 people. Parents must be with children when using the pass – maximum 3 extra children as additional family members.
Parent and child means 1 parent and 1 child.