Open today 5:30am – 10:00pm 409 Glendale Drive, Lower Sackville

Pool maintenance shutdown Aug 31 – Sep 13. Pools re-open Monday, September 14. See all schedule changes →

Public Skating

Lace up! Public skates for all ages on our arena ice.

Who can skate

Public: Ages 5 and up do not have to be accompanied by a parent.

Family: Parent(s) and children from immediate family.

Children 12 years of age and under must wear a CSA approved hockey helmet. Schedule is subject to change.

Pre-booking

You can pre-book swims, skates and classes in person, over the phone, or online at halifax.ca/myrec. You will need to have an account created. If you need assistance please phone our Front Desk Reception at (902) 869-4141.

Skating rules & regulations

  1. Participation at The Stadium is at your own risk.
  2. The Stadium and HRM are not responsible for any accident, injury, loss or damage.
  3. Children 12 years of age and under must wear a CSA approved hockey helmet.
  4. Only CSA approved hockey helmets are allowed on the ice.
  5. Skaters may not enter the ice until the ice resurfacing is complete.
  6. Skaters must leave the ice promptly at the end of a session.
  7. Skates must be worn on the ice surface at all times.
  8. Skaters should use appropriate speed during public sessions.
  9. Slower skaters use the outside lane; faster skaters use the inside lane.
  10. No more than two people may join hands; chain skating is not permitted.
  11. Horseplay and dangerous behaviour is not permitted.
  12. Hockey sticks, pucks or any type of equipment are not permitted.
  13. Eating or drinking is not permitted on the ice surface.
  14. Phones or hand-held electronic devices are not permitted while skating.
  15. Strollers, sleds and carrying children on the ice are not permitted.
  16. Dogs are not permitted.
  17. Skate in a counter-clockwise direction at all times.
  18. Smoking and alcohol are not permitted on site.
  19. Skaters should not loiter in areas that may block major traffic flow.
  20. Directions of Skating Monitors are to be obeyed at all times.

Closure dates

  • Monday, September 7 — Closed (Labour Day)
  • Wednesday, September 30 — Closed (National Day for Truth & Reconciliation)
  • Wednesday, November 11 — Open at noon (Remembrance Day)
  • Thursday, December 24 — Closing at 4:00pm (Christmas Eve)
  • Friday, December 25 — Closed (Christmas Day)
  • Saturday, December 26 — Closed (Boxing Day)
  • Thursday, December 31 — Closing at 4:00pm (New Year’s Eve)
  • Friday, January 1 — Closed (New Year’s Day)
  • Friday, March 26, 2027 — Closed (Good Friday)
  • Thursday, July 1, 2027 — Closed (Canada Day)

For all other holidays we are open; however, please check schedules and notices for any changes to the regular schedule.