Indoor Track Closures

The indoor track at the Wilmot Recreation Complex will be closed from 6 am to 5 pm for HVAC maintenance on the following dates: 

January 26 to 30
February 2 to 6

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Skating

The Township of Wilmot offers skating opportunities throughout the year at the Wilmot Recreation Complex and seasonally at several outdoor rinks. You can also rent the ice for private events.

Public Skating Opportunities

Join us for an afternoon skate! Skaters must be 18 years or older.

Dates and Times

September 2, 2025 to March 31, 2026

Wednesdays and Fridays, 12 - 12:50 pm

 

**   Cancellations   **

Friday January 9

Cost

$1.75 per person (ages 18+)

CSA approved helmets are strongly recommended.

For safety reasons during skates, please skate with the flow of other skaters and please be aware that sticks and pucks are not permitted on the ice. Arena personnel are there to help if you have any questions.

Capacity limits apply. View a complete list of skating rules.

Non-Contact Adult Shinny

Pick up recreational hockey for adults 18 years or older. 

Please refer to PickupHub to view and register for shinny times. 

$9.50 per player

Maximum of 20 players (excluding goaltenders).

Non-Contact Youth Shinny

Pick up recreational hockey for 8 to 17 years old.  Age groups are divided into 13 and under or 14+.

Please refer to PickupHub to view and register for shinny times. 

Cost is $8.26 per player.

CSA approved helmets and full equipment is required. View complete list of skating rules. 

To register for Shinny, please visit PickupHub.

Join us for public skating on Family Day, free of charge! Thank you to our very generous sponsors for providing this free skating opportunity.

 

Date Time
Wellstead Child and Family Therapy 9:30 - 10:20 am
MPP Mike Harris 11:00 - 11:50 am

Capacity limits apply. 

CSA approved helmets are strongly recommended. For safety reasons during public skates, please skate with the flow of other skaters and please be aware that sticks pucks are not permitted on the ice. Arena personnel are there to help if you have any questions.

View complete list of skating rules.

Bring your little one ages six and under for a skate! "Tots" must be 6 years of age or younger.

Dates and Times

September 2, 2025 to March 31, 2026

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11 - 11:50 am

 

**   Cancellations    **

Wednesday December 24

Thursday December 25

Wednesday December 31

Thursday January 1

 

Cost

$1.75 per person. Rates apply to both parents and guardians.

For your safety CSA approved helmets are highly recommended and we do not allow sticks and pucks or organized hockey games and scrimmages on the ice. Pushers, strollers or skating aids are allowed. View complete list of skating rules. 

PD Day Public Skate

Cost
  • Youth (ages 3 and up): $4.50
  • Adult: $5
  • Family: $15
Date Time
Friday, January 16, 2026 9:30 - 10:50 am
Friday, January 23, 2026 9:30 - 10:50 am
Friday, April 24, 2026 9:30 - 10:50 am

CSA approved helmets are strongly recommended. For safety reasons during public skates, please skate with the flow of other skaters and please be aware that sticks pucks are not permitted on the ice. Arena personnel are there to help if you have any questions.

Capacity limits apply. View a complete list of skating rules.

PD Day Non-Contact Youth Shinny

Pick up recreational hockey for 8 to 17 years old.  Age groups are separated by elementary and high school ages.

Cost

$8.26/player

Date Time
Friday, January 16, 2026 2:30 - 3:20 pm (Elementary)
Thursday, January 29, 2026 1:30 - 3 pm (Secondary)

CSA approved helmets and full equipment is required. View a complete list of skating rules.

Visit PickupHub to register.

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Join us on Sunday and Wednesday afternoons for public skating, everyone welcome!

Dates and Times

Wednesdays, 1 - 1:50 pm

Sundays, 2:30 - 4:20 pm

 

*   Cancellations *

Wednesday March 18

 

 

Cost 

  • Adult $4.99
  • Youth $4.50 (ages 3 and up)
  • Family $15.00
  • Wednesday Public Skate (Ages 3 and up) $1.75

CSA approved helmets are strongly recommended. For safety reasons during public skates, please skate with the flow of other skaters and please be aware that sticks pucks are not permitted on the ice. Arena personnel are there to help if you have any questions.

Capacity limits apply. View complete list of skating rules. 

Admission Rates

Adult $5

Youth (Ages 3-17) $4.50

Family of 4 $15

Adult Shinny $9.50

Youth Shinny $8.26

Adult and Senior Skate $1.75

Parent and Tot (no charge under 3) $1.75

Wednesday Public Skate (Ages 3 and up) $1.75

Public Skating Rules

  • All skaters must obey staff at all times. This is for your own safety!
  • Helmets are strongly recommended during skating. If there are any sticks or pucks on the ice, full protective equipment must be worn by all participants,
  • All participants must wear skates - no boots or shoes permitted on the ice surface.
  • No food or beverages allowed on the ice surface.
  • No horseplay on/or around the ice surface.
  • No balls, pucks or sticks are permitted on the ice during any public skating program.
  • Children cannot be carried while you are on the ice surface.
  • Strollers are permitted on the ice surface; the individual pushing stroller must wear skates.
  • Skate with the direction of all skaters.
  • No one is allowed on the ice until the resurfacer has finished and the gate is closed.
  • Ice surface must not exceed capacity limit of 140 participants.
  • Wheelchairs, wheelchair skates and sledges are welcome. Individuals using these devices must travel in the same direction as the other skaters. Attendants/helpers are welcome to assist individuals however they must wear skates.

Sponsored Skates

The Wilmot Recreation Complex welcomes public skate sponsorship from individuals, businesses and organizations.  Skate sponsorship provides public skating free of charge to all attendees. 

Skate sponsorship not only provides your business or organization with advertising opportunity at the event and on Township social media pages, but also contributes to the wellbeing of our Township.

If you would like further information on how to sponsor a public skate, please send us an email.

Skate Sharpening

Skate sharpening and supplies are available at the Wilmot Recreation Complex Pro Shop on a limited basis. 

Price

$6/pair 

Pro Shop Hours

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 5 - 8 pm
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Saturday: 8 am - 8 pm 
  • Sunday: 12 - 6 pm

Notice: Hours of operation may be subject to change. 

Outdoor Rinks

If you enjoy skating on an outdoor rink, volunteers in the communities of Baden, New Dundee and Mannheim provide outdoor ice rinks for the public to enjoy, weather permitting.

Country Creek and Schneller

Location: Between Country Creek Drive and Schneller Drive in Baden,  accessible via the Country Creek/Schneller Trail.

Status: Closed

Mannheim Community Park

Location: 1467 Mannheim Rd, Mannheim

Status: Open

New Dundee Park 

Location: 667 Main Street, New Dundee

Status: Open

  • Please share the space and be considerate of other users
  • No alcohol, smoking or pets
  • All skaters must be wearing skates
  • For your safety, CSA approved helmets are strongly recommended

Contact

Wilmot Recreation Complex

1291 Nafziger Road
Baden, ON N3A 0C4
T: 519-634-9225
Toll Free: 1-800-469-5576
TTY: 519-634-5037
Email

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