Skating
Richmond Hill offers many skating opportunities for you and your family. Enjoy our indoor and outdoor locations, free skates, pickup shinny and a variety of registered Skating Programs for all levels and ages.
Outdoor Skating
Richmond Hill has natural spaces where you can enjoy outdoor skating in the winter, including our Richmond Green Skate Trail. Visit the Outdoor Skating page to learn more about our outdoor skating spaces and their open/closed status.
Indoor Recreational Public Skating
Recreational skating is a great way to exercise while having fun! These skates are open to participants of all ages.
- Tickets must be purchased in person at the arena customer service desk.
- Ticket sales start 30 minutes before the scheduled start time on a first-come, first-served basis.
- All arenas are subject to a maximum capacity.
- Children 9 years of age and younger must be accompanied in the facility by a parent/guardian (at least 14 years old).
- All skaters 5 years of age and younger are required to wear a CSA-approved ice hockey helmet. Helmets are recommended for everyone.
- All programs are subject to a 10-minute ice resurfacing.
Recreational Skating Rules |
Skaters must follow our Recreational Skating Rules to make sure that everyone enjoys their time on the ice. Richmond Hill reserves the right to deny access to individuals deemed to be in violation of these rules. |
Drop-In Skating Schedule - valid April 21 to August 31
Ed Sackfield Arena | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Exclusion Dates: May 19 (Victoria Day), August 4 (Civic Holiday) Cancellation: April 27 (Figure Skating) View the Shinny Schedule. |
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Tom Graham Arena | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
View the Shinny Schedule. Name Change: Please note, the West Ice Pad at Tom Graham Arena is being renamed the "Richmond Hill Honda Rink". It will appear as the new name for any programs at that location. |
All programs are subject to a 10-minute ice resurfacing.
Recreational Skating Fees | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
* Group admission is limited to a maximum of five patrons. Groups must have a minimum of one adult/senior up to a maximum of two adults/seniors. Please Note:
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10 Visit Drop-In Passes |
NEW - you can now purchase 10 Visit Passes online and add them to your current membership card and use them right away. Load as many 10-visit passes on to your card as you like - they will never expire or lose value! Adding them to your card is easy! All you need to do is sign into ActiveRH, add the passes to your account, and purchase. Drop-in passes will automatically be added to your membership. View our tutorial for how to add passes to your account. |
Drop-In Figure Skating
This drop-in is for experienced skaters of all ages to practice jumps, spins and the fundamentals of figure skating. Skaters must be able to skate forward and backward competently and be able to turn comfortably to attend this program. Please note, participants need to demonstrate consideration for other skaters on the ice. Participants must use extra caution and be mindful of others due to the ice being shared by multiple levels of skaters. Patience for less experience figure skaters may be required. Drop-in figure skating times are for non-instructional use only. Conducting private lessons during these designated times is prohibited.
- Tickets must be purchased in person at the arena customer service desk.
- Ticket sales start 30 minutes before the scheduled start time on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Maximum of 24 skaters
- Children 9 years of age and younger must be accompanied in the facility by a parent/guardian (at least 14 years old).
- All patrons five and younger must wear a CSA-approved ice hockey helmet (helmets and elbow pads are highly recommended for everyone).
- All programs are subject to a 10-minute ice resurfacing.
Figure Skating Rules |
Skaters must follow our Figure Skating Rules to make sure that everyone enjoys their time on the ice. Richmond Hill reserves the right to deny access to individuals deemed to be in violation of these rules. |
Figure Skating Fees
The cost for all participants is $8.50 per person per single visit and $76.50 for a 10-visit punch card.
Please note: skate rental or skate sharpening services are not available at Richmond Hill facilities and arenas
Sensory Friendly Skating
Children and youth with disabilities and developmental needs and their families can enjoy an open skate with fewer people and a quieter environment. All abilities are welcome! There will also be sledges available to try. CSA-approved ice hockey helmets are mandatory for all participants.
Location: Ed Sackfield Arena
Date: Sunday, June 8
Time: 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
*Regular admission fees apply, accompanying adults or support persons skate free of charge.
Ice Rentals
You can rent Richmond Hill arenas for birthday parties, skating parties or hockey games.
Find out more about ice rentals.