Outdoor Skating Rinks in Kanata, Stittsville, and West Carleton
Winter offers plenty of opportunities to get outdoors, and neighbourhood skating rinks remain one of the most popular ways to enjoy the season.
For many families, these rinks also carry a sense of nostalgia. They bring back memories of learning to skate, playing shinny after school, and spending winter evenings outside, while at the same time creating new traditions and memories each year.
For the 2026 season, there are over 35 outdoor skating rinks throughout our area, with a mix of rinks and puddles in almost every neighbourhood.
Sharing the Ice
Outdoor rinks are shared spaces. Be aware of others on the ice, especially children and newer skaters, and follow posted schedules and rules. A little patience and courtesy help keep the rink safe and enjoyable for everyone.
Helpful Resources
City of Ottawa outdoor rink rules and guidelines:
https://ottawa.ca/en/recreation-and-parks/outdoor-recreation/parks-and-green-space/outdoor-rinks
Real-time outdoor rink condition updates:
Outdoor Rinks in Stittsville
• Bandmaster Park (230 Mistral Way, Fairwinds)
• Bryanston Gate Park (23 Alon Street)
• Coyote Run Park (367 West Ridge Drive)
• Crossing Bridge Park (27 Hobin Street)
• Fringewood Park (14 Fringewood Drive)
• Joe Lewis Park (665 Eagle Crest Heights)
• Lee Boltwood Park (4879 Abbott Street East)
• Mary Durling Park (33 Brae Crescent, Cypress Gardens)
• Mark Yakabuski Park (315 Haliburton Heights)
• Pioneer Plains Park (1018 Stittsville Main Street)
• Ralph Street Park (10 Ralphpark Street)
• Rouncey Park (590 Rouncey Road)
• Silas Bradley Park (910 Orvieto Way)
• Trustee M. Curry Park (85 Hartsmere Drive)
• Upcountry Park (310 Upcountry Drive)
• Village Square Park (6000 Abbott Street East)
Outdoor Rinks in Kanata
• Whalen Park (4111 Kanata Avenue)
• Juanita Snelgrove Park (374 Kinghorn Crescent)
• Klondike Road Park (1365 Halton Terrace)
• Gow Park (1009 Beaverbrook Road)
• Lyndon Hooper Park (570 Winterset Road)
• Cattail Creek Park (38 Chimo Drive)
• Bradley-Craig Park (331 Cranesbill Road)
• Kristina Kiss Park (100 Akerson Road)
• Clarence Maheral Park (183 Old Colony Road)
• Dog Bone Park (5 Morton Drive)
• Huntsman Park (38 A Huntsman Crescent)
• Meadowbreeze Park (98 Meadowbreeze Drive)
• Bluegrass Park (59 Bluegrass Drive)
• Stonemeadow Park (56 Stonemeadow Drive)
• Mattawa Park (94 Steeple Chase Drive)
Outdoor Rinks in West Carleton
• March Central Community Centre and Park (630 Cameron Harvey Drive)
• Huntley Community Centre (108 Juanita Avenue)
• Kinburn Community Centre (3045 Kinburn Side Road)
• Galetta Community Centre (119 Darwin Street)
• Fitzroy Harbour Community Centre (100 Clifford Campbell Street)
• Constance Buckham's Bay Community Centre Park (1151 Thomas A. Dolan Parkway)
Community Volunteers
Outdoor rinks are maintained by local volunteers who handle snow clearing, flooding, and general upkeep throughout the winter. If you’re interested in helping out, your neighbourhood community association can point you in the right direction.
Chris
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