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Arenas and Skating

At Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex, we feature two indoor arenas offering public skating, skating lessons, and private ice rentals throughout the skating season.

Don Beer Arena Chestnut Hill Developments
Recreation Complex Arena

3 Rinks:  DB1, DB2, DB3

940 Dillingham Road, Pickering, ON

905.831.1035

2 Rinks:  Delaney and O'Brien

Diefenbaker Court, Pickering, ON 

905.831.1711

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Indoor Skating

Lace up your skates, Pickering! We will be offering FREE Public Skating, Daytime Skate, Child Skate, and Stick & Puck.

Daytime Skating: Sept. 2 to May 1
Parent & Tot / Stick & Puck: Sept. 5 to May 1
Public Skating: Sept. 23 to March 29

Please note that standard fees apply to Shinny Hockey.

 

Learn to skate lessons and programs are available for all ages during the Fall and Winter seasons.

Search and register for skate programs online at pickering.ca/active.

Enjoy a relaxed skate during the day! Please note that hockey equipment is not permitted. For safety, a CSA-approved hockey helmet is required for children 5 years and under, and recommended for all ages.

Admission: Free

Daytime Skate Schedule Monday - Friday
CHD Recreation Complex
Delaney Rink

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Cancellation dates: Nov. 7, Dec. 5, 12, Feb. 13, Mar. 27
Cancelled during holidays: Dec. 22 – Jan. 2

Parent & Tot Skate / Stick & Puck
Children under 6 years of age can enjoy some fun on the ice with a parent. Parents must accompany their child on the ice and wear skates. Admission: Free

Parent & Tot Skate

Parents must accompany their children on the ice, wearing skates. Skating aids are permitted. Children are required to wear CSA approved hockey helmets with attached face mask. CSA approved hockey helmet is recommended for parents too.

Parent & Tot Stick & Puck

Parents must accompany their children on the ice, wearing skates. The purpose of this program is to provide an opportunity to practice and develop skating, stick-handling and passing skills in a relaxed non-competitive atmosphere.

Children are required to wear CSA approved hockey helmets with attached face mask. CSA approved hockey helmet is recommended for parents too. Nets are provided and skating aids are not permitted on the ice. 

Parent & Child Schedule at CHD Recreation Complex - O'Brien Rink Friday
Parent & Child Skating 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 
Parent & Child Stick & Puck 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm 

Cancellation dates: Nov. 7 Dec. 5, 12, 26, Jan. 2, Feb. 13, Mar. 27

Free Skate Returns! Children 5 years and under must wear a CSA-approved hockey helmet; helmets are recommended for all ages. Admission is free.

Public Skate Schedule
Tuesday Saturday Sunday
CHD Recreation Complex
O'Brien Rink
6:45 pm - 8:00 pm  2:45 pm - 4:30 pm   2:45 pm - 4:30 pm  

Cancellation dates: Nov. 8, Dec. 6, 13, Feb.14, Mar. 28

Shinny Hockey (18+)

Looking for some casual hockey action? Our Shinny Hockey program is a pay-as-you-play, drop-in program for adult players.

Please note, you must be 18 years or older, full hockey equipment is required, including a CSA-approved helmet, and referees are not provided.

Shinny Hockey Starts September 3 and goes until March 20.

Admission:

  • Single Pass: $5.00 tax is included

  • 20 Pass: $82.00 tax is included

Shinny Hockey Schedule

Monday Wednesday Friday
Don Beer Arena 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Cancellations: Nov. 7, Dec. 5, 12, 26, Feb. 13, Mar. 27


Outdoor Skating

Once the weather is cold enough you can find outdoor skating opportunities throughout various Pickering neighbourhoods.  Get the details here.

Recreation Complex Sponsor: Chestnut Hill Developments

Contact Us

Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex
1867 Valley Farm Road
Pickering, ON L1V 3Y7

905.683.6582

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