Winter activity guide out now! Registration begins Dec 9.
Recreation & Activities Outdoor Spaces & Activities Skating Rinks
As Canadians, skating is in our blood. In Beaumont, it's one of our favourite things to do. Find information on our outdoor rinks, including rules and rink closures.
Here are a few housekeeping rules as you enjoy skating this season!
Please read the indoor arena rules before lacing up at one of our indoor skating rinks.
The City of Beaumont features 10 outdoor rinks, including boarded concrete and grass rinks, a Lion RV skate trail and a Don Sparrow Lake skate surface.
Outdoor rinks may be closed due to weather conditions, staff availability or at the discretion of the operators.
Open daily until dusk, weather permitting.
Milieu Park – East corner of Milieu Park, in Coloniale Estates at 87 Coloniale Way.
Nature Park – West edge of Nature Park, in Glenbrae Meadows, at 4302 – 41 Ave.
Lion’s RV Park Skate Trail – Lion’s RV Park at 4102 – 50 St.
St. Vital Park – Northeast of the 44th St and 50th Ave intersection.
Montalet Park – 60 Ave and 60 St, east of Dansereau School.
Montrose Park – Along 66 St, south of 37 Ave.
Open daily until 9 pm, weather permitting. Jump down for the boarded rink schedules >>
Bellevue Rink – Bellevue School 5103 – 50 Ave.
Montalet Rink – East of Dansereau School, at the corner of 60 Ave and 60 St.
BAHA Outdoor Rink – Behind the Ken Nichol Regional Rec Centre at 5303 – 50 St.
Open daily until 9 pm, weather permitting.
Don Sparrow Lake – Four Seasons Park at 5701 – 40 Ave.
Who doesn’t like the feeling of fresh ice beneath their skates? Here is where our rink conditions will be listed along with any changes that are location specific.
SHARED USE: Please share the ice! Shared use includes all ages participating in general skating and stick & puck. No organized games please.
PUBLIC SKATE: No equipment on the ice, such as sticks, pucks, etc. Skate aids that won’t damage the ice are allowed.
SHINNY: Gameplay opportunity for all ages and skill levels. Body-checking, rough play and slap shots are prohibited. We ask that players rotate for ice time if needed, play safe and have fun!
Find indoor skating info (including free community skate times) at the BSRC or KNRRC…
The outdoor skating rinks are maintained and checked (weather permitting) from mid-December to early March. Flooding and the use of a tractor-mounted Zamboni are done on an as-needed basis depending on conditions.
Note: Snow crews are required to complete snow clearing at City-owned buildings on sidewalks (Schedule D) and parking lots (Schedule B6) before the maintenance of outdoor rinks.
Daily checks by our maintenance staff are performed to validate skating surfaces are safe for all skaters, regardless of their abilities. If any rink is found to be unsafe, it will be immediately closed until it can be brought back into a safe condition.
No staff are on-site. If rinks require attention, please enter a service request form so we can address your concern.
Modifications were made in 2023 to the boarded rinks to improve their resilience and extend their usage period. Previously, the ice depth was limited to less than 1-¾ inches, but now it can be maintained up to 3 inches, especially during warmer periods and extended sunshine. This has enabled maintenance crews to keep the ice surfaces open to residents for longer periods.
During warm weather, there may be instances when the ice rinks need to be closed due to compromised structural integrity. The maintenance crew will assess the depth and surface conditions of the ice, and if it is deemed unsuitable for skating, the rink will be closed until the surface can be restored to a suitable condition.
Yes, during extremely cold temperatures, the ice under the blade of a skate stops melting as you glide, and the risk of the ice fracturing increases. Maintenance crews will close all rinks, for safety, until the risk has subsided, and skating can resume.
If the outdoor skating rinks are temporarily unavailable, there are several exciting alternatives for winter enthusiasts in Beaumont:
Explore indoor skating at the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre (BSRC) or Ken Nichol Regional Recreation Centre for fantastic indoor skating experiences.
Stay engaged with the community by participating in winter events. Check out our events calendar and our annual events taking place over the winter season.
When outdoor conditions are less than ideal, shift the fun indoors! Find a comprehensive list of indoor activities available at Drop-in Sports.
Outdoor rinks are maintained following the City’s service levels. Maintenance checks are conducted daily, and crews aim to complete maintenance activities prior to noon. Nevertheless, the timing of maintenance can be influenced by other priorities that need attention and various weather-related factors.
The City of Beaumont provides updates on rink conditions on its website as they change and provides information on our official social media accounts.
The lights at the J.E. Lapointe Park, Bellevue and Montalet Rinks are on a timer and turn on at dusk (4 pm in early winter and 5 pm as dusk gets later in the day) and turn off at 9:30 pm.