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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, December 31, 2024 | Cedarvale Park
443 Arlington Ave. |
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
| Thursday, January 2, 2025 | Irving W. Chapley
205 Wilmington Ave. |
noon to 6:30 p.m. |
| Friday, January 3, 2025 | Colonel Sam Smith Trail
65 Col. Samuel Smith Park Dr. |
noon to 6:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, January 4, 2025 | Broadlands
19 Castlegrove Blvd. |
11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Sunday, January 5, 2025
Council New Year Skate Party |
McCowan District Park
150 McCowan Rd. |
1 to 5 p.m. |
| Friday, January 10, 2025 | Kew Gardens
2075 Queen St. E. |
4 to 8 p.m. |
| Saturday, January 11, 2025 | Ethennonnhawahstihnen’ Park
80 McMahon Dr. |
noon to 6:30 p.m. |
| Friday, January 17, 2025 | Harry Gairey (Alexandra Park) Outdoor Rink
275 Bathurst St. |
noon to 6:30 p.m. |
| Saturday, January 18, 2025 | Ramsden Park Outdoor Rink
1020 Yonge St. |
2 to 6 p.m. |
| Sunday, January 19, 2025 | Otter Creek Outdoor Rink
140 Cheritan Ave. |
noon to 4 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.
