Jim Tubman Chevrolet Rink

Please obey the following rules to ensure a safe and pleasant skating experience:

• Only people wearing skates are permitted on rink.
• Follow the capacity limits posted on-site and do not go on the ice when the rink is at capacity.
• Follow instructions from City of Ottawa staff at all times when the rink is supervised.
• Report all accidents, injuries, misconduct and foul-language to staff immediately.
• All skaters 10 years and under must wear a CSA-certified hockey helmet.
  • We recommend that all skaters wear a helmet.
  • Bicycle, ski and snowsport helmets are not permitted.
• Respect the rink skating schedule as posted.
• Stay off the rink during inclement weather or when staff are clearing snow or watering the ice surface.
• Children aged 10 and under must be actively supervised by a responsible person 16 years of age or older.

Users of City facilities are personally responsible for ensuring they are fit to participate in physical activities. Anyone with a condition affecting his/her ability to participate must take appropriate safety precautions to ensure his/her own safety and is encouraged to be accompanied by an adult who is knowledgeable about their condition.

The following activities are not permitted. Such behaviour could result in immediate removal from the rink:

• Carrying children while on the ice surface (including baby carriers).
• Smoking or loitering on the ice or near the facility.
• Food and drinks are not to be taken on the ice surface.
• Skating or any other activities in the park between 11 pm and 5 am.
• The sale and distribution of any products or services anywhere in the park, unless authorized by the City.
• Alcohol or drug use anywhere on City property.
• Rough play, speed and figure skating, and multiplayer games (i.e. tag and races), foul language or inappropriate behaviour.

Wheelchairs, strollers and skating aids:

• Only E-Z gliders are permitted as an aid.
• Certified multi-impact helmets are required for wheelchair and stroller occupants.
• Sand and salt must be removed from wheels prior to entering the ice surface to ensure the safety of skaters.

Patrons using the rink do so at their own risk and voluntarily assume all risk associated with any sport or event. The City of Ottawa does not accept responsibility for related risks or injuries.

For information about skating at Jim Tubman Chevrolet Rink, please phone 613-580-3600 or send an email to JTCrink@ottawa.ca.

Drop-in activities: descriptions, fees, membership, and cancellation information. 

Safety and regulations

The schedules listed in the charts below are subject to change. Holiday hours and programs may vary. Changes will be reflected in the online reservation process.

• Please show up no more than 15 minutes prior to your reservation.
• Your spot is reserved up to 10 minutes after the start of the session.

Reserve a spot at Jim Tubman Chevrolet Rink

Notice: April 3

The rink is closed for the season.