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Arenas and ice skating in London
London, Ontario, Canada
All arena and outdoor ice-pad asset records in London, public skating prices, child helmet rules and booking differences.
Key information
Find an arena first, then choose an actual public-skating session. The 15 arena and four outdoor ice-pad inventory records include different operators and old names. They do not all offer City public skating.
On this page
The directory at a glance
- Arena15 asset records
- Outdoor Ice Pad4 asset records
Counts describe the captured inventory, not today’s available places. Several records can belong to one park. Public service pages may use newer names, different entrances or a different count. Those differences are explained where known.
Sources: City Park Amenities inventory, captured October 13, 2026 · City of London open data terms
Find the locations on a map
Location data: City Park Amenities inventory, captured October 13, 2026. Google Maps displays one selected place at a time. An inventory position may be inside a site rather than at its visitor entrance.
Sources: City Park Amenities inventory, captured October 13, 2026 · City of London open data terms
Public skate, shinny, lessons or an ice rental
| Session | What it means |
|---|---|
| Public skating | Shared skating with public-session rules. No sticks or pucks. |
| Shinny | A hockey session with its own ages, equipment and fee. |
| Stick and puck | A separate practice format, not a general public skate. |
| Learn to skate | Registered instruction with a course date and level. |
| Ice rental | Exclusive contracted time, subject to the rental terms. |
Search the City’s current skating schedule before leaving. A hockey game ticket does not include public ice time. Western Fair and Western University facilities have their own operating arrangements.
The inventory still calls Canada Life Place “Budweiser Gardens” and includes an “Ice Park Arena” record. Those names are preserved in the asset table to keep the source honest. Use the current operator, not the old label, to confirm whether a session exists.
Sources: City skating fees and rules
Every recorded arena
Quick comparison and full source records
| Facility and record ID | Recorded address | Recorded details |
|---|---|---|
| Argyle Arena (GIS 16)Map of Argyle Arena (GIS 16) | 1948 Wavell St | Arena; Owner: City |
| Budweiser Gardens (GIS 20)Map of Budweiser Gardens (GIS 20) | 99 Dundas St | Arena; Owner: City |
| Carling Arena (GIS 8)Map of Carling Arena (GIS 8) | 675 Grosvenor St | Arena; Owner: City |
| Earl Nichols Arena (GIS 17)Map of Earl Nichols Arena (GIS 17) | 799 Homeview Rd | Arena; Owner: City |
| Farquharson Arena (GIS 18)Map of Farquharson Arena (GIS 18) | 411 Tecumseh Ave E | Arena; Owner: City |
| Glen Cairn Arena (GIS 9)Map of Glen Cairn Arena (GIS 9) | 370 Chippendale Cres | Arena; Owner: City |
| Ice Park Arena (GIS 10)Map of Ice Park Arena (GIS 10) | 99 Brookside St | Arena; Owner: Private |
| Kinsmen Arena (GIS 19)Map of Kinsmen Arena (GIS 19) | 20 Granville St | Arena; Owner: City |
| Lambeth Arena (GIS 11)Map of Lambeth Arena (GIS 11) | 7112 Beattie St | Arena; Owner: City |
| Oakridge Arena (GIS 12)Map of Oakridge Arena (GIS 12) | 825 Valetta St | Arena; Owner: City |
| Ray Lanctin / Medway Arena (GIS 7)Map of Ray Lanctin / Medway Arena (GIS 7) | 119 Sherwood Forest Sq | Arena; Owner: City |
| Silverwood Arena (GIS 13)Map of Silverwood Arena (GIS 13) | 50 Sycamore St | Arena; Owner: City |
| Stronach Arena (GIS 6)Map of Stronach Arena (GIS 6) | 1221 Sanford St | Arena; Owner: City |
| Thompson Arena (GIS 15)Map of Thompson Arena (GIS 15) | Western Rd & Philip Aziz Ave | Arena; Owner: Private |
| Western Fair Sports Centre (GIS 14)Map of Western Fair Sports Centre (GIS 14) | 875 Florence St | Arena; Owner: Private |
Argyle Arena
1948 Wavell St
Argyle Arena has the arena records listed below in the City inventory. The complete table retains each separate asset name and source ID.
- Source assets
- 1 record in this guide. Full name and ID are in the comparison table.
- Asset types
- Arena
- Recorded owner
- City
Inventory points identify assets, not entrances or current availability. City, school and private records have different access rules. A listing does not give permission to use the site.
Sources: City Park Amenities inventory, captured October 13, 2026 · City of London open data terms
Golden Jubilee Square
99 Dundas St
Golden Jubilee Square has the arena records listed below in the City inventory. The complete table retains each separate asset name and source ID.
- Source assets
- 1 record in this guide. Full name and ID are in the comparison table.
- Asset types
- Arena
- Recorded owner
- City
Inventory points identify assets, not entrances or current availability. City, school and private records have different access rules. A listing does not give permission to use the site.
Sources: City Park Amenities inventory, captured October 13, 2026 · City of London open data terms
Carling Park
675 Grosvenor St
Carling Park has the arena records listed below in the City inventory. The complete table retains each separate asset name and source ID.
- Source assets
- 1 record in this guide. Full name and ID are in the comparison table.
- Asset types
- Arena
- Recorded owner
- City
Inventory points identify assets, not entrances or current availability. City, school and private records have different access rules. A listing does not give permission to use the site.
Sources: City Park Amenities inventory, captured October 13, 2026 · City of London open data terms
Earl Nichols Park And Arena
799 Homeview Rd
Earl Nichols Park And Arena has the arena records listed below in the City inventory. The complete table retains each separate asset name and source ID.
- Source assets
- 1 record in this guide. Full name and ID are in the comparison table.
- Asset types
- Arena
- Recorded owner
- City
Inventory points identify assets, not entrances or current availability. City, school and private records have different access rules. A listing does not give permission to use the site.
Sources: City Park Amenities inventory, captured October 13, 2026 · City of London open data terms
Farquharson Arena
411 Tecumseh Ave E
Farquharson Arena has the arena records listed below in the City inventory. The complete table retains each separate asset name and source ID.
- Source assets
- 1 record in this guide. Full name and ID are in the comparison table.
- Asset types
- Arena
- Recorded owner
- City
Inventory points identify assets, not entrances or current availability. City, school and private records have different access rules. A listing does not give permission to use the site.
Sources: City Park Amenities inventory, captured October 13, 2026 · City of London open data terms
Glen Cairn Arena
370 Chippendale Cres
Glen Cairn Arena has the arena records listed below in the City inventory. The complete table retains each separate asset name and source ID.
- Source assets
- 1 record in this guide. Full name and ID are in the comparison table.
- Asset types
- Arena
- Recorded owner
- City
Inventory points identify assets, not entrances or current availability. City, school and private records have different access rules. A listing does not give permission to use the site.
Sources: City Park Amenities inventory, captured October 13, 2026 · City of London open data terms
Ice Park Arena
99 Brookside St
Ice Park Arena has the arena records listed below in the City inventory. The complete table retains each separate asset name and source ID.
- Source assets
- 1 record in this guide. Full name and ID are in the comparison table.
- Asset types
- Arena
- Recorded owner
- Private
Inventory points identify assets, not entrances or current availability. City, school and private records have different access rules. A listing does not give permission to use the site.
Sources: City Park Amenities inventory, captured October 13, 2026 · City of London open data terms
West Lions Park And Kinsmen Recreation Centre
20 Granville St
West Lions Park And Kinsmen Recreation Centre has the arena records listed below in the City inventory. The complete table retains each separate asset name and source ID.
- Source assets
- 1 record in this guide. Full name and ID are in the comparison table.
- Asset types
- Arena
- Recorded owner
- City
Inventory points identify assets, not entrances or current availability. City, school and private records have different access rules. A listing does not give permission to use the site.
Sources: City Park Amenities inventory, captured October 13, 2026 · City of London open data terms
Lambeth Centennial Park
7112 Beattie St
Lambeth Centennial Park has the arena records listed below in the City inventory. The complete table retains each separate asset name and source ID.
- Source assets
- 1 record in this guide. Full name and ID are in the comparison table.
- Asset types
- Arena
- Recorded owner
- City
Inventory points identify assets, not entrances or current availability. City, school and private records have different access rules. A listing does not give permission to use the site.
Sources: City Park Amenities inventory, captured October 13, 2026 · City of London open data terms
Oakridge Optimist Community Park
825 Valetta St
Oakridge Optimist Community Park has the arena records listed below in the City inventory. The complete table retains each separate asset name and source ID.
- Source assets
- 1 record in this guide. Full name and ID are in the comparison table.
- Asset types
- Arena
- Recorded owner
- City
Inventory points identify assets, not entrances or current availability. City, school and private records have different access rules. A listing does not give permission to use the site.
Sources: City Park Amenities inventory, captured October 13, 2026 · City of London open data terms
Medway Arena
119 Sherwood Forest Sq
Medway Arena has the arena records listed below in the City inventory. The complete table retains each separate asset name and source ID.
- Source assets
- 1 record in this guide. Full name and ID are in the comparison table.
- Asset types
- Arena
- Recorded owner
- City
Inventory points identify assets, not entrances or current availability. City, school and private records have different access rules. A listing does not give permission to use the site.
Sources: City Park Amenities inventory, captured October 13, 2026 · City of London open data terms
Silverwoods Park
50 Sycamore St
Silverwoods Park has the arena records listed below in the City inventory. The complete table retains each separate asset name and source ID.
- Source assets
- 1 record in this guide. Full name and ID are in the comparison table.
- Asset types
- Arena
- Recorded owner
- City
Inventory points identify assets, not entrances or current availability. City, school and private records have different access rules. A listing does not give permission to use the site.
Sources: City Park Amenities inventory, captured October 13, 2026 · City of London open data terms
Stronach Arena
1221 Sanford St
Stronach Arena has the arena records listed below in the City inventory. The complete table retains each separate asset name and source ID.
- Source assets
- 1 record in this guide. Full name and ID are in the comparison table.
- Asset types
- Arena
- Recorded owner
- City
Inventory points identify assets, not entrances or current availability. City, school and private records have different access rules. A listing does not give permission to use the site.
Sources: City Park Amenities inventory, captured October 13, 2026 · City of London open data terms
Thompson Arena
Western Rd & Philip Aziz Ave
Thompson Arena has the arena records listed below in the City inventory. The complete table retains each separate asset name and source ID.
- Source assets
- 1 record in this guide. Full name and ID are in the comparison table.
- Asset types
- Arena
- Recorded owner
- Private
Inventory points identify assets, not entrances or current availability. City, school and private records have different access rules. A listing does not give permission to use the site.
Sources: City Park Amenities inventory, captured October 13, 2026 · City of London open data terms
Western Fair Sports Centre
875 Florence St
Western Fair Sports Centre has the arena records listed below in the City inventory. The complete table retains each separate asset name and source ID.
- Source assets
- 1 record in this guide. Full name and ID are in the comparison table.
- Asset types
- Arena
- Recorded owner
- Private
Inventory points identify assets, not entrances or current availability. City, school and private records have different access rules. A listing does not give permission to use the site.
Sources: City Park Amenities inventory, captured October 13, 2026 · City of London open data terms
These are asset records, not a live opening list. Separate courts and fields at one park have separate rows. The recorded park address may differ from the entrance. Unknown details are left unknown. This list does not cover every private, school or commercial facility.
Sources: City Park Amenities inventory, captured October 13, 2026 · City of London open data terms
Every recorded outdoor ice pad
Quick comparison and full source records
| Facility and record ID | Recorded address | Recorded details |
|---|---|---|
| Covent Market Plaza Out Door Ice Rink (GIS 344)Map of Covent Market Plaza Out Door Ice Rink (GIS 344) | 128 King St | Outdoor Ice Pad; Outdoor; Owner: City |
| River East Optimist Park Out Door Ice Rink (GIS 1153)Map of River East Optimist Park Out Door Ice Rink (GIS 1153) | 55 Danielle Cres | Outdoor Ice Pad; Outdoor; Owner: City |
| Storeybook Gardens Out Door Skating Path (GIS 345)Map of Storeybook Gardens Out Door Skating Path (GIS 345) | 1958 Storeybook Lane | Outdoor Ice Pad; Outdoor; Owner: City |
| Victoria Park Out Door Ice Rink (GIS 343)Map of Victoria Park Out Door Ice Rink (GIS 343) | 580 Clarence St | Outdoor Ice Pad; Outdoor; Owner: City |
Rotary Square
128 King St
Rotary Square has the outdoor ice pad records listed below in the City inventory. The complete table retains each separate asset name and source ID.
- Source assets
- 1 record in this guide. Full name and ID are in the comparison table.
- Asset types
- Outdoor Ice Pad
- Recorded owner
- City
Inventory points identify assets, not entrances or current availability. City, school and private records have different access rules. A listing does not give permission to use the site.
Sources: City Park Amenities inventory, captured October 13, 2026 · City of London open data terms
River East Optimist Park
55 Danielle Cres
River East Optimist Park has the outdoor ice pad records listed below in the City inventory. The complete table retains each separate asset name and source ID.
- Source assets
- 1 record in this guide. Full name and ID are in the comparison table.
- Asset types
- Outdoor Ice Pad
- Recorded owner
- City
Inventory points identify assets, not entrances or current availability. City, school and private records have different access rules. A listing does not give permission to use the site.
Sources: City Park Amenities inventory, captured October 13, 2026 · City of London open data terms
Storeybook Gardens Out Door Skating Path
1958 Storeybook Lane
Storeybook Gardens Out Door Skating Path has the outdoor ice pad records listed below in the City inventory. The complete table retains each separate asset name and source ID.
- Source assets
- 1 record in this guide. Full name and ID are in the comparison table.
- Asset types
- Outdoor Ice Pad
- Recorded owner
- City
Inventory points identify assets, not entrances or current availability. City, school and private records have different access rules. A listing does not give permission to use the site.
Sources: City Park Amenities inventory, captured October 13, 2026 · City of London open data terms
Victoria Park
580 Clarence St
Victoria Park is a central London park with paths and the bandshell. Its layout is used for public events as well as ordinary park visits.
Event setup and seasonal facilities can change access. Use the recorded features below as a starting point and follow current park signs for open paths and washrooms.
- Source assets
- 1 record in this guide. Full name and ID are in the comparison table.
- Asset types
- Outdoor Ice Pad
- Recorded owner
- City
Inventory points identify assets, not entrances or current availability. City, school and private records have different access rules. A listing does not give permission to use the site.
Sources: City park visitor information
These are asset records, not a live opening list. Separate courts and fields at one park have separate rows. The recorded park address may differ from the entrance. Unknown details are left unknown. This list does not cover every private, school or commercial facility.
Sources: City Park Amenities inventory, captured October 13, 2026 · City of London open data terms
City public skating admission prices
| Admission | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult 18 to 54 | $5.00 |
| Child 12 and under | $4.00 |
| Youth 13 to 17 | $4.30 |
| Senior 55 and over | $4.30 |
| Family, up to two adults | $9.30 |
| Adult shinny | $9.30 |
| Youth stick and puck | $4.30 |
| Adult stick and puck | $5.00 |
These are City session prices, not arena rental prices or a promise of skate hire. Ask about rentals and sharpening at the exact facility. Outdoor rink opening depends on the seasonal schedule and conditions.
Sources: City skating fees and rules
Helmets, young children and public-skate rules
Children aged five and under must wear a CSA-approved helmet at City public skating. The source makes a specific exception for babies aged three months and under in a stroller. The City recommends approved head protection for everyone.
During a general public skate, do not bring sticks or pucks, carry a child in your arms, skate backwards or perform jumps. Skating aids and strollers require staff approval; chairs and umbrella strollers are not allowed. Wait until the ice-resurfacing machine has left and the gates are closed.
Sources: City skating fees and rules
Skating questions
Can I play hockey during a public skate?
No. Sticks, pucks and balls are not allowed in general public-skating sessions. Choose the correct hockey or stick-and-puck session.
Source: City skating fees and rules
Does every arena in this list have a City public skate?
No. The list is an asset inventory with different operators and historic names. A current session listing is needed.
Source: City program registration
How do I find a public skating time in London?
Use the City’s current skating schedule and select a session, date and facility. A hockey event ticket or an arena being open does not include public ice time. Other operators can use separate schedules.
Source: City skating fees and rules
Why does the arena inventory still say Budweiser Gardens?
The asset source retains that historic name for Canada Life Place. This guide keeps the source label visible so records can be matched. Use the current operator’s information to confirm events and available skating sessions.
Source: City skating fees and rules
Does public skating admission include skate hire?
Do not assume it does. The listed City session prices are separate from any equipment hire or sharpening. Ask the exact facility what it supplies and what you need to bring.
Source: City skating fees and rules
Are helmets required for young children at City public skating?
Children aged five and under must wear a CSA-approved helmet, subject to the specific stroller exception in the City rules. Approved head protection is recommended for everyone. Read the session’s current rules before attending.
Source: City skating fees and rules
Can I carry a child in my arms during public skating?
No. The City’s general public-skate rules prohibit carrying a child in your arms. Ask staff about permitted aids and the session format before going onto the ice.
Source: City skating fees and rules
Can I bring a skating aid or stroller onto the ice?
Skating aids and strollers need staff approval. Chairs and umbrella strollers are not allowed under the City rules. Ask the facility about the equipment you plan to use before your session.
Source: City skating fees and rules
Are outdoor ice pads open whenever they appear in this directory?
No. Outdoor opening depends on seasonal operations and conditions. An asset record is not a live ice-condition report or session timetable. Check the current opening notice before travelling.
Source: City skating fees and rules
When may skaters enter after ice resurfacing?
Wait until the resurfacing machine has left and the gates are closed. Follow staff instructions and session rules. An open door during maintenance is not permission to step onto the ice.
Source: City skating fees and rules