Once it snows, they're good to go! Click the map below for recommended hills.
The map below shows each outdoor ice rink and skating trail in town. Click on the rink name to see more information, the exact location of the rink and the status. Indicators are colour coded as follows: open (green), closed (red) or in progress (purple).
To view the map in a larger format, click on the button below to open in a full browser window.
Outdoor rinks and skating trails are open daily for public use from 5 a.m. - 11 p.m. If required, access to Town facilities may be revoked by the CAO if an individual/group performs the following:
Learn more about the Good Order and Civil Conduct Policy.
Every 5 years, each outdoor rink will be reviewed, in consultation with the neighbourhood, to determine if the rink is still desirable for the demographics of that particular location. This review process includes delivering door hanger QR-codes to anticipated households affected by the outdoor rink, linking residents to an online survey where they can share their feedback about the outdoor rink in their neighbourhood.
The Town maintains outdoor rinks at various locations around Okotoks. Locations may change from year to year, and there may be an opportunity to bring a temporary outdoor rink to your community. Here's how:
To help keep the rinks in good shape, please stay off of the ice when:
Always be courteous to other skaters and adjacent property owners. Recreational skaters have the right of way over hockey play.
CSA-approved helmets must be worn when hockey sticks are in hand. The rinks are unsupervised and helmets are strongly recommended.
Skating on storm ponds is prohibited. There is a real danger of falling through the ice on storm ponds (and the Sheep River) due to changing water levels, which significantly reducing ice quality and thickness.
Tobogganing hills are inspected for hazards, but are not groomed. Unattended jumps will be removed.
Helmet use while sledding is also strongly recommended.