City Offering Free Skating and Drop-in Skate and Swim Sessions During Holiday Season
/The City of Peterborough is offering free public skating as well as regular paid drop-in skating and swim sessions from Dec. 23 to Jan 3.
Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.
A free public skate takes place from 3 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. on Dec. 29 at the Gardener Pad at the Healthy Planet Arena, 911 Monaghan Rd. The Gardener sponsors this event.
“We believe in giving back to the community that has supported us for so many years that’s why we’re thrilled to sponsor a free public skate on December 29th as a way to bring families and friends together during the holiday season. It’s our way of giving back and creating special moments for the Peterborough community,” said Ryan Quigley, owner of The Gardener Landscaping.
“Skating is a fun and energizing way to stay active and have a little fun with friends and family in our community. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, this free public skating event has given everyone the chance to enjoy the benefits of exercise and shared experiences.” said Councillors Lesley Parnell and Alex Bierk, Community Services Co-Chairs in a join statement.
Paid drop-in skating sessions are held at the Healthy Planet Arena from Dec. 23 to Jan. 3. Details on dates and times are as follows:
Monday, Dec. 23 from 11 a.m. – 12:50 p.m. @ The Gardener Pad
Friday, Dec. 27 from 2:15 p.m. – 4:05 p.m. @ Sign-a-fied Pad
Saturday, Dec. 28 from 3 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. @ Sign-a-fied Pad
Sunday, Dec. 29 from 3 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. @ The Gardener Pad (Free skate)
Monday, Dec. 30 from 12:30 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. @ Sign-a-fied Pad
Thursday, Jan. 2 from 12:30 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. @ Sign-a-fied Pad
Friday, Jan. 3 from 12:30 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.@ Sign-a-fied Pad
The cost for the paid drop-in public skating dates and times is $5.25 per skater. CSA-approved helmets are recommended and skates are required. Hockey sticks, nets and shoes are prohibited. All public skates are drop-in and no pre-registration is required.
For outdoor skating, the City maintains an outdoor skating rink at Quaker Foods City Square on Charlotte Street, east of Aylmer Street, for free community skating, weather permitting. When ice conditions allow, the Quaker Foods City Square rink operates Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Holiday Drop-In Fun Swim occurs at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, 775 Brealey Dr.
Drop-in swim sessions are open to all ages and include the therapy and leisure pools, the water slide and active water features. The cost is $5 per swimmer.
The schedule is as follows:
Monday, Dec, 23 from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 27 from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 28 from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 29 from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 30, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 2 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 3 from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 4 from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, Jan, 5 from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
