Guide to Ice Skating in Huron County
Outdoor Rinks for Public Skating
John Cove Memorial Outdoor Rinks Goderich
A group of dedicated volunteers has made sure there are two outdoor skating rinks available in the lakeside town when weather allows. And now, the official name of the site has been changed to the John Cove Memorial Outdoor Rinks to commemorate the dedication of one very special volunteer who passed away.
Victoria Park, the current home of Goderich’s splash pad, is the place to be in the summer with playground equipment, water fun, green space and tennis courts.
In the winter, however, those tennis courts become the perfect place for a pair of outdoor rinks, one dedicated to free skating and the other for pick-up hockey or ringette.
Once the weather cooperates, the rinks are open throughout the day and offer skating and hockey under the lights until 11 p.m.
Indoor Rinks for Public Skating
North Huron
Blyth & District Community Centre at 377 Gypsy Lane, Blyth
Ages 0-5 Free, Ages 6+ Per Skate $5.00
Sundays from 1 to 2:50 p.m., Tuesdays from 1 to 3 p.m., Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m., Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m.
North Huron Wescast Community Complex at 99 Kerr Drive, Wingham
Ages 0 to 5 Free, Ages 6+ $5.00 per skate
Sundays from 12 to 1:50 p.m., Mondays from 6:30 to 8:20 a.m. for Morning Skate, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for Public Skate, and 3 to 4:15 p.m. for Afternoon Skate, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m., Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:20 a.m. for Morning Skate and 3 to 4:15 p.m. for Afternoon Skate, Fridays from 6:30 to 8:20am for Morning Skate and 10 a.m. to12 p.m. for Public Skate
South Huron
Public skating is free at South Huron arenas and will run until the end of March 2025.
South Huron Recreation Centre at 94 Victoria Street East, Exeter
Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 to 11:50 a.m.
Steven Township Arena at 69625 Airport Line, Huron Park.
Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 to 4:50 p.m.
South Huron also has public skating on school PA Days as well as during the Christmas Break at both arenas. Visit southhuron.ca for dates and details!
Huron East
Brussels, Morris & Grey Community Centre at 800 Sports Drive, Brussels
Starting October 13, 2024 - Sundays from 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Parent & Tot Skating - Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Huff & Puff Hockey (Age 55+) - Tuesdays beginning November 5, 2024 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Seaforth and District Community Centre at 122 Duke Street, Seaforth
Until March 23, 2024 - Sundays from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Parent & Tot Skating - Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Central Huron
Eastlink Arena at 239 Bill Fleming Drive, Clinton
Free
Sundays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Maitland Recreation Centre at 190 Suncoast Dr. East, Goderich
The Goderich-Huron offers several Adult Skate and Public Recreational Skate times throughout the week. Visit www.ymcaswo.ca for updated times.
Bluewater
Individual Rate: $2 per person
Family Rate (maximum 4 persons): $5
Kids, Caregivers and Seniors Skate: Free
Hensall Arena at 157 Oxford Street West, Hensall
Public Skating: Mondays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 12 to 1:20 p.m.
Kids, Caregivers and Seniors: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 to 11:20 a.m.
Zurich Arena at 15 East Street, Zurich
Public Skating: Sundays from 3:30 to 4:50 p.m. and Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:50 p.m.
Kids, Caregivers and Seniors: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 to 11:20 a.m.
Additional skating opportunities exist during holidays and P.A. Days.
Bayfield
Bayfield Arena at 4 Jane Street, Bayfield
Free
Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m.