The City of Toronto’s Skate Lending Library, in partnership with Desjardins Financial Group, brings free ice skates and helmet rentals to outdoor rinks in Toronto. Whether you’re taking your first glide on the ice or a seasoned professional, we’re aiming to make skating accessible to all. Check the schedule on this page and let’s lace up together for some winter fun.
Skate Lending Library locations also have skate aids for use that help with balancing on the ice while learning how to skate.
The Skate Lending Library van will visit outdoor ice rink locations starting December 6, 2024.
Dates and times are subject to change based on rink availability.
| Date | Location | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, January 24, 2025 | Rennie Park
1 Rennie Terr. |
4 to 8 p.m. |
| Saturday, January 25, 2025 | McCowan Park Skate Trail
150 McCowan Rd. |
noon to 6:30 p.m. |
| Sunday, January 26, 2025 | North Toronto Memorial Outdoor Rink (Eglinton Park)
200 Eglinton Ave. W. |
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| Friday, January 31, 2025 | Albert Campbell Square
150 Borough Dr. |
4 to 8 p.m. |
| Saturday, February 1, 2025 | Dieppe Park Trail
455 Cosburn Ave. |
1 to 4 p.m. |
| Sunday, February 2, 2025 | Giovanni Caboto Outdoor Rink
1367 St. Clair Ave. W. |
2 to 6 p.m. |
| Friday, February 7, 2025 | Sunnydale Park Outdoor Rink
50 Amoro Dr. |
4 to 8 p.m. |
| Saturday, February 8, 2025 | Malvern Recreation Centre
30 Sewells Rd. |
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. |
| Sunday, February 9, 2025 | Queensway Rink
8 Avon Park Dr. |
1 to 5:30 p.m. |
| Friday, February 14, 2025 | Sherbourne Common
5 Lower Sherbourne St. |
2 to 6 p.m. |
| Saturday, February 15, 2025 | Regent Park Outdoor Rink
480 Shuter St. |
1 to 5 p.m. |
| Sunday, February 16, 2025 | College Park
420 Yonge St. |
4 to 8 p.m. |
| Monday, February 17, 2025 | Colonel Samuel Smith Park
3145 Lake Shore Blvd W. |
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Friday, February 21, 2025 | High Park | 4 to 8 p.m. |
| Saturday, February 22, 2025 | Otter Creek Outdoor Rink
140 Cheritan Ave. |
noon to 6 p.m. |
| Sunday, February 23, 2025 | Ledbury Park
160 Ledbury St. |
1 to 6 p.m. |
| Friday, February 28, 2025 | Sid Smith Outdoor Rink (Christie Pits)
750 Bloor St. W. |
4:30 to 8:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, March 1, 2025 | Trinity Bellwoods Outdoor Rink
790 Queen St. W. |
2 to 6 p.m. |
| Sunday, March 2, 2025 | Giovanni Caboto Outdoor Rink
1367 St. Clair Ave. W. |
2 to 6 p.m. |
The Skate Lending Library is free for all ages and requires no prior reservation. Check the schedule on this page, look out for a Skate Lending Library van and get laced up!
Equipment includes:
Helmets are encouraged for all skaters.
Equipment will be sanitized between use.
The Skate Lending Library is graciously offered by Desjardins Financial Group.
