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Markham public skating, safety rules and admission
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Choose recreational skating, parent-and-tot, stick-and-puck or another session type. Equipment and supervision rules differ between activities.
Key information
Choose recreational skating, parent-and-tot, stick-and-puck or another session type. Equipment and supervision rules differ between activities.
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Match the activity to the skater
Recreational skating welcomes all abilities. Children seven and younger must have a caregiver aged at least 16 on the ice. Wheelchairs are welcome. Parent-and-tot sessions are for children seven and younger with an adult. Figure-skating practice is a different session, with mandatory CSA-approved helmets and an on-ice parent or guardian for participants under ten.
Stick-and-puck is individual skill practice, not a game or team practice. Full hockey gear is required. Shinny also needs the listed full protective equipment, including a helmet with cage and neck guard. Do not bring hockey equipment into an ordinary recreational skate.
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Prices and outdoor-season limits
From September 1, 2026, public-skating admission before HST is free for children three and younger, $3.10 for ages four to 15, $5.17 for adults 16 to 64, and $3.63 for adults 65 and older. Recreation Activity Passes are a separate multi-activity product.
The Civic Centre outdoor rink and the listed park rinks are currently closed. The Civic Centre page anticipates returning in December 2026; its displayed 2025-26 holiday and rental hours are historical. The rink at 101 Town Centre Boulevard has no access through the Civic Centre building. In season, use the northeast outdoor approach. Stay off ponds and waterways instead of treating them as approved rinks.
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How to start
- Step 1
Choose the correct session type and age category.
- Step 2
Confirm its current schedule and required protective equipment.
- Step 3
Arrange on-ice supervision and buy the appropriate admission.
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Public-skating admission
| Age | Admission before HST |
|---|---|
| Three and younger | Free |
| Four to 15 | $3.10 |
| 16 to 64 | $5.17 |
| 65+ | $3.63 |
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Questions and answers
Does a young child need an adult on the ice?
At recreational skates, children seven and younger need a caregiver aged at least 16 on the ice.
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Are wheelchairs allowed at recreational skates?
Yes. The city welcomes wheelchairs at recreational sessions.
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Can I practise hockey during ordinary public skating?
No. Hockey equipment is prohibited in recreational skating sessions.
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Is stick-and-puck a hockey game?
No. It is individual practice, without full games, scrimmages or organised team practices.
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What equipment is required for stick-and-puck?
Full hockey equipment, including the listed CSA-approved helmet with cage and neck guard.
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What is adult public-skate admission?
$5.17 plus HST for ages 16 to 64, effective September 1, 2026.
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What is the older-adult price?
$3.63 plus HST for ages 65 and older.
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Is the Civic Centre outdoor rink open in October?
No. The city marks the 2025-26 season closed and anticipates reopening in December 2026.
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Can I reach the outdoor rink through the Civic Centre?
No. In season, approach outside near the northeast entrance and follow the path or stairs.
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Can I skate on a stormwater pond instead?
The city warns that moving water creates thin ice. Do not treat ponds or waterways as approved skating rinks.
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Official links
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