Admission Fees

McLaren Public Skating Schedule Fall 2023

McLaren Public Skating Admission Fees

McLaren Public Skating Schedule Winter Holidays 2023-24

Skating Programs

Open Public Skate
All ages
Our open public skating offers the classic loop skate that we love! 

• Regular admission rates apply
• CSA-approved helmets or winter helmets are not mandatory but strongly recommended
• Rental skates are available
• One-third of the ice is designated for guardians with youth under age 5 

Adult Only Skate
18 years and older
Our Adult Only public skate offers the classic loop skate that we love! 

• CSA-approved helmets or winter helmets are not mandatory but strongly recommended
• Regular admission rates apply 
• Rental skates are available

Stick 'N Puck

Preschool Stick 'N Puck
1-5 yrs, and one adult guardian
Grab your sticks and hit the ice for a game of preschool Stick ‘N Puck.

• Children must be supervised on the ice by an adult guardian
• Gloves and CSA-approved helmets required
• Preschooler must have a cage on their helmet
• One-half of the ice is available
• $3.00 drop-in fee – adult
• $2.00 drop-in fee – preschooler

Hockey

55+ Drop-In Hockey
55 years and older
Grab your gear and join us for drop-in hockey!

• Full gear and CSA-approved helmets are required
• No contact permitted
• $7.00 drop-in fee

Adult Drop-In Hockey
16 years and older
Grab your gear and join us for drop-in hockey!

• Full gear and CSA-approved helmets are required
• No contact permitted
• $9.00 drop-in fee

Family Shinny* 

*All participants must pre-register online for Family Shinny. Family Shinny is a fun, non-contact, non-competitive opportunity for families to play the game they love. 

Full hockey gear including a CSA-approved helmet is required, participants under 18 years must have a cage on their helmet. All children must be supervised on the ice by an adult guardian, ratios are provided below. All participants, including adults, must pre-register online for these drop-in programs and space is limited. 

Family Shinny A – Ages: 3-6

• For you and your preschooler who is interested in participating in a fun, non-contact, and non-competitive game of shinny.
• All children must be supervised on the ice by an adult guardian, ratios (1:1). All participants must pre-register online.
• $4.00/visit - must pre-register

Family Shinny B – Ages: 7-12

• Practice your skills in this fun, non-contact, co-ed drop-in game.
• All children must be supervised on the ice by an adult guardian (ratio 1:4). All participants must pre-register online.
• $6.00/visit - must pre-register

Family Shinny C – Ages: 13-17

• Grab your gear and practice your moves in this fun, non-contact, non-competitive co-ed drop-in game.
• All youth must be supervised on the ice by an adult guardian (ratio 1:4). All participants must pre-register online.
• $8.00/visit - must pre-register

Family Shinny Guidelines

To make your visit enjoyable and safe for everyone, please follow these rules:

Family Shinny Guidelines

Skating

• Always skate in the designated direction
• Forward skate only
• Do not carry infants or small children on the ice
• Refrain from horseplay, tag or excessive speed
• Keep strollers in designated beginner areas
• No food or drink is allowed on the ice
• No shoes allowed on the ice
• No headphones or cell phones on the ice
• We strongly recommend wearing CSA-approved hockey helmets

Hockey

• A waiver must be signed before entering the programs
• Full hockey gear is required 
• A CSA-approved helmet is required
• Participants under 18 yrs must have a cage on their helmet
• No slap shots or body checks permitted
• Fair play: players are to rotate shifts to allow ice time for all
• Maximum of 25 participants
• Sign-up begins at the rink 45 minutes before ice time
• Referees are not provided

Skate Patrol and Arena Staff have the authority to refuse admittance to anyone who violates these rules or who interferes with the safety and enjoyment of other skaters.

The Activate Penticton Outdoor Ice Rink is located at 107 Martin Street, behind City Hall. Weather permitting, the rink will be open starting December 16, 2023.

Free public skating is available daily between 12 pm - 9 pm.

The rink is available for private events daily between  8 am - 12 pm. Hockey is permitted only through private bookings during these times. 

To book the rink please contact Drew Barnes.

The rink is managed and maintained by a team of volunteers from the Activate Penticton Society, a non-profit made up of locals looking to give back to the community. 

Visit the Activate Penticton website for more details.

McLaren Arena is available for rentals! You’ll find spectator seating for 250, four change rooms, a referee room and a meeting room on-site. The rink is 180' x 80' and includes access to score clock, skate shop, and goal nets. For booking or rental information, please call email or call 250-490-2437.

For more information about facility rentals, visit our Events and Indoor Facility Rentals page.

The South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC), OHS Training Centre and Memorial Arena can be rented for your use. The SOEC and OHS Training Centre are full-sized ice sheets.  For rental information visit the SOEC website.

McLaren Park Arena
1350 King Street, Penticton, B.C.
250-490-0622

Public Skating and Program Inquiries
250-490-2426

Bookings and Rentals
250-490-2437
Email: rentals@penticton.ca