12/13/2025
The City of Peterborough has announced that the public ice skating rink at Quaker Foods City Square is scheduled to open.
This week’s snowfall may affect ice-making at the Square, potentially delaying the opening of the outdoor rink according to the City.
Skating at Quaker Foods City Square is free. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
A portable washroom is located on site, and heated washrooms are located nearby at the Peterborough Public Library during its regular operating hours.
Rink users are asked to follow all posted skating rink rules. Skates must be worn at all times. Speed and figure skating, organized hockey and the use of sticks and pucks are not permitted. CSA-approved helmets are required for children six years and under and children under 10 must be actively supervised by a person 16 years or older. No food or drink is permitted on the ice.
Mobility Aids, sledge devices and approved skating aids are permitted. The City urges those in need of assistance to contact on-site staff.
Parking is available at the King Street Parking Garage, 202 King St., and along King and Charlotte streets. Free two-hour holiday parking is available at all municipal parking spaces, including municipal parking lots and garages, until Dec. 31. Free two-hour parking is sponsored by Wolfe Lawyers. Any parking fees paid during the holidays will be donated to Kawartha Food Share.
