The arena season operates this year from October 11, 2024 to March 31, 2025, the City of Saint John offers free public skating at all three of our indoor rinks. For dates and times, please download the public skating schedule, which is located on the right side of this page under related documents.
If you’re looking for somewhere to skate in Saint John, whether for hockey or recreational skating, you’re in luck. Not only does your city have the facilities you need (three municipal arenas and one outdoor rink), but all public skating in Saint John is completely free! In addition to public skating, our arenas also offer free scheduled ice time for preschoolers and seniors.
Indoor skating arenas include:
Charles Gorman Arena, 80 University Ave.
Stewart Hurley Arena, 1500 Hickey Rd.
Peter Murray Arena, 711 Dever Rd.
Outdoor skating surfaces include:
Outdoor skating surface located at Ihtoli-maqahamok - The Gathering Space, 1 Market Square as weather and conditions permit, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
Outdoor skating is available at Lily Lake in Rockwood Park as weather and conditions permit, from dawn until 10 p.m.
Outdoor ice conditions are available by calling Customer Service at 506-658-4455.