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

Returning September!

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

Dates and Times

September 8, 2026 to June 25, 2027

Wednesdays and Fridays, 12 - 12:50 pm

 

Cancellations

Friday, September 18

Wednesday, December 23

Friday, December 25

Friday, January 1

Friday, December 8

Friday, March 26

Cost

$2.75 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 elementary and secondary school.

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.

Returning September!

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

Dates and Times

September 8, 2026 to June 24, 2027

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

 

Cancellations  

Wednesday, December 23

Cost

$2.75 per person. Rates apply to both parents and guardians, and children 3+

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. 

Returning September! 

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

Dates and Times

Wednesdays, 1 - 1:50 pm : September 9, 2026 to June 23, 2027

Sundays, 1:30 - 2:50 pm : April 12, 2026 to September 6, 2026

Cost 

  • Adult $4.99
  • Youth $4.50 (ages 3 and up)
  • Family $15.00
  • Wednesday Public Skate (Ages 3 and up) $2.75

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. 

Roller & Inline Skating is back, for a limited time!

Join us Friday evenings 7:30 to 9:00 pm, Friday May 22nd to Friday August 21st! 

Regular Admission Rates apply.

Roller and Inline Skating Rules:

  • All skaters must obey staff at all times. This is for your own safety!
  • Helmets are strongly recommended.
  • Participants must supply their own equipment
  • No food or beverages allowed on the arena floor surface.
  • No horseplay on/or around the surface.
  • Children cannot be carried while you are on the floor surface.
  • Skate with the direction of all skaters.
  • Floor 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 roller or inline skates.

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 $2.75

Parent and Tot (no charge under 3) $2.75

Wednesday Public Skate (Ages 3 and up) $2.75

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

Pro Shop is closed for the season and will reopen September 8, 2026

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: Closed

New Dundee Park 

Location: 667 Main Street, New Dundee

Status: Closed

  • 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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