Outdoor Ice Rinks
The City of Sault Ste. Marie operates three outdoor ice rinks, a skating oval and a skating trail. All skating City-run facilities are now open for the season.
To view the winter outdoor activities map for Sault Ste. Marie, visit: bit.ly/SSMoutdoors
Under the provincial government shutdown, outdoor recreational facilities will remain open as a method of physical activity. This includes City operated rinks, skating oval, toboggan hills and trails.
Users must adhere to the following:
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Outdoor sports or recreational classes of any kind are not permitted at recreational facilities. This includes the City of Sault Ste. Marie operated outdoor skating rinks and ice pads – Anna McCrea, Merrifield and Esposito rinks, Art Jennings Speed Skating Oval and the Clergue Park Skating Trail.
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In order to comply with provincial orders during this lockdown phase, hockey games, scrimmages, shinny and pick up hockey are prohibited. Hockey sticks, pucks and nets should not be on the ice at any time. Due to provincial legislation otherwise previously designated ‘hockey rinks’ (Anna McCrea, Merrifield and Esposito rinks) shall be used for skating only.
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Skating will continue at all outdoor skating facilities in alignment with Provincial guidelines as follows:
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Users of any outdoor City site must plan your visit accordingly,
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No groups larger than 5 people are permitted and;
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Those outside of your household must maintain a physical distance of at least two metres.
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Masking is recommended at all times, even outdoors.
It is important for the City to continue to provide the community with safe ways to stay active as the pandemic continues however, the opening of outdoor recreational sites are subject to change as Provincial orders change.
On-site security will be enforcing provincial regulations and limiting how many people can use the facilities at a time. Residents are reminded to take extra caution and abide by signage, protocols and direction provided by on-site security or staff. If compliance with required conditions cannot be met, it may lead to a sudden closure of outdoor recreational sites.
Planned regular scheduling and capacity are as follows:
|
Rink |
Location |
Hours of Operation |
Ice surface capacity |
Esposito Rink
|
36 Queen Street West |
Weekdays – 3 p.m to 8 p.m.
Weekends – 10 a.m to 8 p.m. |
50 |
Merrifield Rink
|
331 Patrick Street |
Weekdays – 3 p.m to 8 p.m.
Weekends – 10 a.m to 8 p.m. |
50 |
Anna McCrea Rink
|
250 Mark Street |
Weekdays – 3 p.m to 8 p.m.
Weekends – 10 a.m to 8 p.m. |
50 |
|
Art Jennings Speed Skating Oval |
260 Elizabeth Street |
Weekdays – noon to 8 p.m.
Weekends – 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
100 |
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Clergue Park Skating Trail |
10 East Street |
Weekdays noon to 8 p.m.
Weekends – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
100 |
The City thanks citizens for their cooperation and patience during this time and encourages responsible use of these facilities within the guidelines provided.
For more information, contact the City’s Public Works Department at 705-759-5201 or the Community Development & Enterprise Services Department at 705-759-5310.