Outdoor Rink

Grimsby's Outdoor Rink, known as the "Frieze Box" is a free skating and leisure opportunity for residents that offers dry use from March to December, and ice skating from December - March, weather permitting. Please see below for current rink status.

Rink Status

CLOSED - TENTATIVE OPEN DATE: DECEMBER 16, 2023

Outdoor Rink Schedule

Private Ice Rentals

Reservations now open: Outdoor Rink Reservations

Skate Descriptions

Please read the rules for each skate period for the Outdoor Rink.

Open Skate

Priority to Public Skating (no sticks or pucks)
If unused passive hockey, stickhandling allowed
No organized shinny
Moderate use as much as possible
Helmets strongly recommended

Public Skating

Helmets strongly recommended
Youth 10 years and under must be supervised by an adult/guardian
No hockey sticks, pucks, balls, etc.
Skate aides are not permitted on the Outdoor Rink

Shinny

Helmets and full protective equipment is strongly recommended
Youth 14 years and under must be supervised by an adult
All ages and levels must be supervised by an adult
No Slapshots, hitting of boards, excessive noise or profanity

Family Shinny

Shinny Hockey for players under 12 years of age and adults (18+) who are accompanying
Helmets and full protective equipment is strongly recommended.

Private Rentals

Rentals are available
- Thursdays from 7pm-9pm
- Saturday from 12pm-2pm
- Sunday from 9am-11am
All rentals are subject to cancellations due to weather and ice conditions
Rentals are intended for special events and gatherings, not weekly use.
One reservation permitted per household per season.
Reserve your private rental online: Outdoor Rink Reservations or contact the Recreation Department to rent.

Dry Floor Use

From April - November, the outdoor rink can be used for ball hockey, lacrosse and other dry uses. The rink is open from 9am - 10pm, 7 days a week. It is first come, first serve use, with some opportunities to rent time. To rent the Outdoor Rink, please contact the Recreation Office. Time is also blocked for the ball hockey league, please see Outdoor Ball Hockey for more information.