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Byron Dobson Memorial Arena

Upcoming Events

Check out our revised public skate schedule and join us from October 14 to March 30. All skates are free to attend. 

Please note there are no public skates on the following dates due to special events and arena closures.

  • November 8, 9, 22, and 23.
  • December 24, 25 and 26.
  • January 1, 17 and 18.
  • February 7, 15, 27 and 28.
  • March 1, 7, and 8.

Save The Date

  • Halloween Skates: October 26 & October 30
    • Costumes are encouraged as we enjoy Halloween-themed decorations and music. The Riverview Youth Collective will have treats for the little ghouls and goblins!
  • Holiday Hoopla Skate: December 7
  • Extra Holiday Public Skates: December 23, December 30, & January 2
  • Winter Carnival Skate: February 7
  • Extra March Break Skates: March 4-6
  • Maple Skate: April 5

Arena Closed Dates

  • December 24 - 26 
  • December 31 (at 11 a.m.) 
  • January 1
  • April 18 & April 20

Rink Rules and Etiquette

  • Be respectful of others and use appropriate language and behavior.  
  • No pushing, shoving, sitting on side boards, and racing of any kind.
  • The center ice area is for younger and inexperienced skaters. Children learning to skate with parents should use the center ice 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.
  • Mobile device texting or recording on the ice surface is prohibited.
  • Everyone on the ice surface must be wearing skates. No boots are allowed.
  • CSA-approved winter helmets that cover the back and sides of the head must be worn for all ages when on the ice surface. No bicycle helmets allowed.
  • Adult supervision is required for anyone 11 years or younger. Adult supervision is defined as a responsible person, ages 14+, who must be in the facility watching from the stands or on the ice pending the skater needing assistance.
  • Failure to follow the above rules may result in being asked to leave the premises.
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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) $152 per hour
Monday - Friday (4pm or later) $201.50 per hour
Saturday - Sunday (anytime) $201.50 per hour

For arena inquiries, please contact us.
Parks & Recreation