Live skating schedules across 18 rinks and arenas in North York. Leisure skates, shinny hockey, and more — updated daily.
Schedules updated March 13, 2026
Showing 143 sessions across 18 rinks
Weekday morning sessions are the least crowded — ideal for beginners or families with young children. Helmets are required for everyone under 18, and several indoor arenas offer skate rentals for a small fee. Outdoor rinks operate seasonally from late November through mid-March — check back in the fall for next season's outdoor schedules.
North York has 18 indoor arenas offering free public skating, including York Mills Arena, Bayview Arena, Angela James Arena, Mitchell Field Arena, and Pleasantview Community Centre. Outdoor rinks operate seasonally from late November through mid-March.
Yes. All drop-in public skating sessions at City of Toronto arenas are free. No registration required — just show up during scheduled times.
Leisure skating is casual, open-ice skating for all ages — no equipment needed beyond skates and a helmet for those under 18. Shinny is informal drop-in hockey where full equipment including a helmet is required.
You can bring your own, or some indoor arenas offer skate rentals for a small fee. Check with the specific arena for availability.
Mel Lastman Square's outdoor rink typically operates from late November through mid-March, weather permitting. The outdoor skating season has ended for 2025-2026. Check back in late November for next season's schedule.
Public skating times vary by arena and day of the week. Use the 'Today' filter above to see all sessions happening today across every North York rink, with times and activity types listed.
Several North York arenas offer free drop-in shinny, including Mitchell Field, Downsview Arena, and Angela James Arena. Use the activity type filter above to show only shinny sessions. Full equipment and a helmet are required.
Otter Creek is an outdoor rink that operates seasonally from late November through mid-March. The outdoor skating season has ended for 2025-2026. For indoor shinny, check Mitchell Field or Downsview Arena above.