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  • New! Reinforcement work to the Bearspaw South Feeder Main is underway. City-wide water restrictions are in effect and indoor water conservation is needed. Learn more.

Public skates and drop-in hockey (shinny) schedules

These arenas are located in Southwest Calgary in the community of Glendale, next to the arena is George Blundun Arena and Optimist Athletic Park.

Free public skate

From 1 - 2:15 p.m. and 2:30 - 3:45 p.m. on the following dates:

  • January 1 (New Year's Day)
  • December 26 (Boxing Day)

Optimist Arena

Feature Status Details Updated
Rink
Open - Ice rink
3 months ago

Hours of operation

Year-round

Requests outside of these hours will be considered.

Day Facility hours

Today

6:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Tue

6:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Wed

6:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Thu

6:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Fri

Closed

Sat

6:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Sun

Closed

Special hours and facility closure dates

  • Jan 1 (New Year's Day): 1 – 3:45 p.m. for free public skating
  • Feb 16 (Family Day): Closed
  • April 3 (Good Friday): Closed
  • April 5 (Easter Sunday): Closed
  • May 18 (Victoria Day): Closed
  • July 1 (Canada Day): Closed
  • Aug 3 (Heritage Day): Closed
  • Sep 7 (Labour Day): Closed
  • Sep 30 (Truth and Reconciliation Day): Closed
  • Oct 12 (Thanksgiving Day): Closed
  • Nov 11 (Remembrance Day): Closed
  • Dec 25 (Christmas Day): Closed
  • Dec 26 (Boxing Day): 1 – 3:45 p.m. for free public skating
  • Dec 31 (New Year's Eve): Closed