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Facility information and hours - Optimist Arena

Public skates and drop-in hockey (shinny) schedules

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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

Address: 5020 26 Avenue S.W.

Telephone: 3-1-1 or 403-268-CITY (2489) if calling from outside Calgary

Admission fees:
Public skating and Shinny Hockey
Accessibility: Accessibility information

  • Mobility

  • White cane

Optimist Arena

Feature Status Details Updated
Rink
Open - Dry pad
 2 hours 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.

Mon

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

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

Sat

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

Find seasonal opening and closure dates for all arenas

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