Outdoor rinks
Because of the extreme warmth in January and early February, several outdoor skating surfaces are closed for the remainder of the 2026 season.
Check the outdoor rink dashboard for the most up-to-date status on each location.
For indoor skating opportunities, view the recreation drop-in calendar.
Strathcona County features dozens of high-quality ice surfaces to enjoy throughout the winter months. Our outdoor rink season typically runs from December to March (weather-dependent), and many ice surfaces include boards, lights, and even skating pathways.
Note: The seasonal boarded rink dog off-leash areas (open May to October) are now closed for the season. Visit the dog off-leash page for available locations.
Hours of operation
- Open Monday to Friday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Rinks with change facilities close at 9 p.m. Lights remain on until 10 p.m.)
- Weekends and holidays, 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Outdoor rinks are closed when temperatures are warmer than 5°C or below -20°C.
See which rinks are open👇
Maintenance occurs daily on all outdoor rinks from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and can vary due to weather and ice conditions.
Sites can be used during maintenance periods; however, you may be interrupted by maintenance crews during these times.
Outdoor Skating Guidelines
- Be respectful of all users on and off the ice.
- Sticks and pucks may only be used on boarded rinks.
- Snowbank rinks and skating pathways are for leisure skating or training (no sticks and pucks permitted).
Sherwood ParkÂ
| Location | Boards | Snowbank | Path | Lights | Shelter | Heat |
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| Brentwood |
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| Davidson Creek | Â |
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| Estates Sports Park | Â |
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| Fountain Creek | Â |
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| Helen Lavender Park | Â |
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| McGhan Park |
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| McPherson Park | Â |
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| Mills Haven |
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| Rainbow Park | Â |
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| Sedum Park | Â |
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| Sherwood Heights |
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Rural Strathcona County
| Location | Boards | Snowbank | Path | Lights | Shelter | Heat |
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| Ardrossan |
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| Ardrossan Athletic Park | Â | Â |
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| Collingwood Cove | Â |
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| Josephburg | Â |
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| South Cooking Lake | Â |
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| Uncas | Â |
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| Whitecroft | Â |
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Rink bookings
Private bookings are available on weekends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Brentwood and Strathcona Athletic Park. Call 780-467-2211 for details.
Featured outdoor ice surfaces
South Cooking Lake Skating Pathway
Kinsmen/Westboro Park
Sherwood Heights
South Cooking Lake Skating Pathway
Kinsmen/Westboro Park
Sherwood Heights
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