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Byron Dobson Memorial Arena

Upcoming Events

Check out our public skate schedule and join us from October 14, 2025 to  March 26, 2026. All public skates are free to attend. 

Everyone on the ice must wear skates and a CSA-approved helmet that covers the back and sides of the head. Helmets are required for all ages on the ice surface.

  • Please note there are no public skates on the following dates due to tournaments or special events.
    November 7, 8, 28, 29
    January 9, 10, 16, 17, 24
    February 14, 26, 27, 28
    March 1, 6, 7

Dates to Remember

  • October 25 - Halloween Skate (all ages) - 3:45pm-5:15pm Lower Surface
  • October 29 - Halloween Skate (youth) - 3pm-4:45pm Lower Surface
  • December 6 - Holiday Hoopla Skate - 3:45pm-5:15pm Lower Surface
  • Extra Holiday Skates  
    December 22 - 1:30pm-3:30pm Lower Surface
    December 23 - 2:00pm-4:00pm Lower Surface
    December 30 - 1:30pm-3:30pm Lower Surface
  • February 6 - Winter Carnival Glow Skate - 6:00pm-7:30pm, 7:45pm-9:00pm Upper Surface
  • Extra March Break Skates
    March 3 - 1:30pm-2:30pm Lower Surface
    March 4 - 1:30pm-2:30pm Upper Surface
    March 5 - 1:30pm-2:30pm Lower Surface
  • March 28 - Maple Skate - 3:45pm-5:15pm Lower Surface

Closed dates

  • December 24
  • December 25
  • December 26
  • December 31 (at 11:00am)
  • January 1
  • April 3
  • April 4

Rink Rules and Etiquette

  • Be respectful of others at all times. Appropriate language and behavior are expected.
  • No pushing, shoving, racing or sitting on side boards.
  • The center ice area is best for younger and inexperienced skaters. Children learning to skate with a parent/guardian should remain in this area.
  • Skate facing forward and in the same directional flow as other skaters. Backwards skating is prohibited.
  • Food, drinks, and objects such as pucks, hockey sticks, strollers, sleds, etc. are strictly prohibited on the ice during all public skates.
  • Texting, using or recording with mobile devices on the ice surface is not permitted.
  • Everyone on the ice surface must be wearing skates. No boots or shoes allowed.
  • CSA-approved winter helmets that cover the back and sides of the head are required for all ages when on the ice surface. Bicycle helmets are not permitted.
  • Adult supervision is required for anyone 11 years or younger. Adult supervision is defined as a responsible person, aged 14+, who must be in the facility watching from the stands or on the ice, as needed by the skater.
  • Failure to follow the above rules may result in removal from the facility.
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Contact
Please note that we are currently not renting for birthday parties.

For ice rental request please email
parksandrecreation@townofriverview.ca

Rental prices for Ice time
Monday - Friday (before 4pm) $156.50 per hour
Monday - Friday (4pm or later) $207.50 per hour
Saturday - Sunday (anytime) $207.50 per hour

For arena inquiries, please contact us.
Parks & Recreation