The Downtown Skating Plaza at 5110, 48 Ave. next to the old library is set to open tomorrow afternoon (Dec. 31) for New Year’s Eve.
Throughout the winter months, citizens will be able to enjoy the outdoors by skating on this oval rink that surrounds the town’s Christmas tree.
The Downtown Skating Plaza is on a first-come, first-served basis. When using the Downtown Skating Plaza, please limit your time (up to an hour) to allow others a chance to enjoy the ice.
Citizens are encouraged to continue following COVID-19 provincial health regulations at all outdoor rink including:
- Physical distancing from other households; and
- Staying home if you are feeling unwell.
Indoor public skating and shinny hockey
Throughout the holiday season, free public skating and shinny hockey are offered indoors at the
Ponoka Arena Complex. To see a schedule, please visit www.ponoka.ca/p/ponoka-arena-complex
Winter outdoor recreation
The arrival of winter conditions, there are many more outdoor activities will soon be available in
Ponoka, such as cross-country skiing at the Ponoka Golf Course and the skating trail at the Lions
Centennial Park.
Updates on when these activities will open for the season will be posted to the
Town’s website at www.ponoka.ca/p/outdoor-winter-recreation and on social media.