Outdoor Skating - What's Open or Closed for Feb. 15

With temperatures reaching a high of 14 C according to Environment Canada for Wednesday, outdoor skating facilities such as Quaker Foods City Square and the canal are closed announced by The City of Peterborough on Wednesday.

Photo by David Tuan bui.

The City notes that mild temperatures and sunny conditions can cause short-term temporary closures to the rink.

Located on Charlotte Street, Quaker Foods City Square operates from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. weather permitting for free casual skating. It is closed for Wednesday.

The canal is also closed due to the warmer temperatures. The City advises residents to check the safety flag to see if skating is safe and open. A safety flag identifies if ice conditions are safe:

• A green flag indicates skating is permitted.

• A red flag indicates skating is not permitted.

The neighbourhood rink program has run in City parks since 1965 with help from volunteers who prepare, flood and maintain ice for skating. Rinks are open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. as weather and ice conditions permit. The following are neighbourhood rinks however the conditions are unknown by the City at this time:

• Dixon – 120 Benson Ave.

• Earlwood - 52 Earlwood Dr.

• Farmcrest – Ashburnham Drive across from Ecology Park

• Golfview Heights - 921 Whitefield Dr.

• Hastings – 690 Hastings Ave.

• King Edward – 455 George St. S

• Kiwanis – 234 Middlefield Rd.

• Manor Heights - 700 Victory Cr.

• Nicholls Place - 725 Armour Rd.

• Roper - 1610 Firwood Cr.

• University Heights - 1385 Hetherington Dr.

• Wedgewood - 1535 Fairmount Blvd.

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City Outdoor Rinks And Canal Open For Skating

The Trent Severn Waterway canal and 23 neighbourhood rinks are open for outdoor skating in Peterborough as of Friday.

Photo courtesy of The City of Peterborough.

As of Friday The Trent Severn Waterway canal, south of the Peterborough Lift Lock, is green-flagged, meaning conditions are safe for skating.

Ice conditions are monitored regularly and posted with a green flag when conditions are safe for skating, and a red flag when conditions are unsafe. Residents are reminded to always follow the flag indicator and all COVID-19 public health guidelines.

The canal status will be updated regularly on the City’s website www.peterborough.ca and social media channels @CityPtbo on Facebook and Twitter.

The neighbourhood rink program has run in City parks since 1965, thanks to volunteers who prepare, flood and maintain ice for skating. Rinks are open from 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. as weather and ice conditions permit and subject to public health measures.

For the 2021-22 season the City will host 23 rinks at locations throughout the community, supported by a group of over 50 volunteers.

Outdoor rinks are located at:

• Brinton Carpet – 160 Braidwood Ave.

• Cameron St.- 569 Barnes Cr.

• Centennial – 14 Cartier Crt.

• Dixon – 120 Benson Ave.

• Earlwood - 52 Earlwood Dr.

• Farmcrest – Ashburnham Drive across from Ecology Park

• Golfview Heights - 921 Whitefield Dr.

• Grove – 714 Barbara Cres.

• Hastings – 690 Hastings Ave.

• Inverlea – 18 Dennistoun Ave.

• King Edward – 455 George St. S

• Kiwanis – 234 Middlefield Rd.

• Manor Heights - 700 Victory Cr.

• Mapleridge - 1929 Mapleridge Dr.

• Nicholls Place - 725 Armour Rd.

• Northland - 1255 Bathurst St.

• Roper - 1610 Firwood Cr.

• Sandalwood – 1306 Sandlewood Dr.

• Stenson - 1750 Stenson Blvd.

• Turner Park - 673 Chamberlain St.

• University Heights - 1385 Hetherington Dr.

• Wedgewood - 1535 Fairmount Blvd.

• Weller - 1140 Weller St.

Guidelines for canal and outdoor rink use:

• Self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19. Stay home if you are sick.

• Maintain physical distancing of at least 2 metres (6 feet) from those outside of your household.

• Skaters are reminded to respect the posted capacity limits of neighbourhood rinks to allow for physical distancing. If it's crowded, please come back another time. In addition to the rink capacity, Provincial restrictions require outdoor social gatherings to be a maximum of 10 people, so if skaters are getting together with friends, the group must be 10 people or less.

• Outdoor rinks are for casual, recreational use - no organized play or events are permitted.

• Wearing a mask or face covering is strongly recommended by Public Health.

• Do not congregate at seating areas, stairs, entrances and exits.

• All children/dependents must be accompanied by a competent adult/guardian.

• Be safe and be respectful of others.

• Clean up after yourself.

• Wash or sanitize hands before and after visiting.

• Use at your own risk.

The City of Peterborough continues to work with Peterborough Public Health, and Peterborough Police to monitor compliance with the Province of Ontario’s COVID-19 restrictions. Residents that have concerns about non-compliance can contact the Peterborough Police Service using their non-emergency phone line at 705-876-1122.

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Peterborough Bucket List: Skating Outdoors On The Trent Canal (Day Or Night!)

A pickup game of 2 on 2 hockey on the canal

One of the things to check off your bucket list of things to do in the Patch: a little outdoor skating at the Peterborough Lift Lock. It's a giant rink that the city works hard to keep smooth. Be sure to check the status of the indicator flag to ensure the ice is safe beforehand. Happy skating!

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris - Picture by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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