Arena and Skating

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The Municipality of Port Hope operates an indoor skating rink at the Jack Burger Sports Complex. We also maintain the outdoor skating rink at Caroline Street. The indoor skating arena is available for public use and rentals.

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Arena Schedule 

The arena schedule changes on a regular basis. Please ensure you check back regularly for changes or cancellations. View our Recreation Schedules page for up-to-date drop in schedules.

We highly recommend CSA approved helmets for all participants using the ice surface. CSA approved hockey helmets are mandatory for all Stick and Puck participants. A CSA approved hockey helmet with a full face shield is mandatory for everyone under 18 years old. Shoes are not permitted on the ice, all participants must wear skates. Only approved skate aids are permitted. Sleds, strollers, and chairs are not permitted on the ice. Sports equipment is not permitted on the ice during Public Skate or Adult and Senior Lunch Skate. 

 Thank you to everyone for another successful ice season. The skating schedule will resume on August 25th. Rentals are available for this week. Please call us to reserve your time for birthday parties, pre-hockey season practice, family get together!

Floor space is available to rent for sports and events. Please check our Facilities and Rentals page for more information.

Skating Schedule

Check back mid-summer for the 2025-2026 skating schedule.

Skating drop-in fees

Drop In Skating Fee - Public Skating
Age Category2025 Fees
(taxes included and rounded to the nearest quarter)
Adult $5.00
Senior $3.25
Child/Youth $3.25
Family (Total five people, maximum two adults) $11.75
Drop In Skating Fee - Adult Lunch Time Skate
Age Category2025 Fees
(taxes included and rounded to the nearest quarter)
Adult  $5.00
Senior $3.25
Drop In Skating Fee - Shinny
Age Category2025 Fees
(taxes included and rounded to the nearest quarter)
Adult $6.50
Senior $4.50
Child/Youth $4.50
Family (Total five people, maximum two adults) $15.25
Fees based on age for all shinny programs including family  
Skate Sharpening Fees
Service2025 Fees
(taxes included and rounded to the nearest quarter)
Single Skate Sharpening $6.75 a pair
indoor ice skating rink
Jack Burger Sports Complex

The Jack Burger Sports Complex was constructed in 1978 and was renovated to the exciting structure it is now in 2015.

outdoor ice skating rink
Caroline Street Rink

The Municipality of Port Hope’s outdoor ice rink is a natural ice surface. Located on Caroline Street, lights are available when the rink is open.

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Skating Related Events

Find skating related events for the whole family on our events calendar.

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Rink and Ice Rentals

Book time for extra practices, company gatherings, birthday parties, and more. 

General admission info

Learn more about our admission standards.

Admission standards

Our admission standards are in place for your safety and enjoyment. We will uphold our supervision and ratio requirements. A caregiver must be at least 14 years of age and is responsible for the children in their care while in the facility.


Ages 9 years and under

For children 9 years of age or younger, they must be accompanied by a caregiver age 14 years of age or older while in our facilities.


10 to 13 years old. No supervision required.

For children 10 to 13 years of age there is no supervision required. Exception during Family Skates, all children 14 and under are to be accompanied by a caregiver 18 years of age or older.

What to wear

We highly recommend CSA approved helmets for all participants using the ice surface.

CSA approved helmets are mandatory for all Stick and Puck participants, a helmet with a full face shield is mandatory for everyone under 18 years old.

Shoes are not permitted on the ice, all participants must wear skates.

Only approved skate aids are permitted. Sleds, strollers, and chairs are not permitted on the ice.

Sports equipment is not permitted on the ice during Public Skate or Adult and Senior Lunch Skate. 

Terms 

Caregiver

Must be at least 14 years of age and are responsible for the children in their care while in the facility.


Always accompanied

Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is at least 14 years old and is responsible for direct supervision. Caregiver must be in appropriate clothing for the activity.