Public Skates
Welcome to the Port Coquitlam Community Centre. A variety of Public Skates are offered year and holiday season for the community to enjoy and be active.
Public Skating Drop-In Schedule
Pre-Registered Drop-in Information:
A “hybrid model” is in place for recreation program admissions. This allows participants to continue to book time slots in advance for pre-registered drop-in programs including Public Skates, as well as drop in if spots are still available.
Fall: September to December
Winter: January to March
Spring: March 28 to June 12
Summer: August 2 to Sep 2
Public Skating Schedule
Aug 2 – Sep 1, 2022
General Drop-in / Sign Up Guidelines:
- Accounts required for all pre-registered drop-in programs and can be created at portcoquitlam.ca/register
- Set up or login to your account to save your spot ahead of time
- Registration for pre-registered drop-in programs open one week in advance at 8 am and close 60 mins prior to activity start time, either online or by calling 604-927-PLAY (7529)
- Ensure each participant is registered including Tot (0 to 4yrs) are Super Senior (80+yrs)
- Rentals can be purchased at time of registration ($3.47 skate and $2.35 helmet)
- Registrations are non-transferable
- Participants may withdraw from a drop-inactivity 24 hours prior to start time
- Cancellations can be made online (min 24 hours notice required), by phone at 604.927.PLAY (7529) or email recreation@portcoquitlam.ca
- No shows will be charged the single admission rate
- Participants must be 8yrs and older to skate on their own
Public Skate Check-in process:
Pre-Registered Drop-in Participants
- Pre-Registered customer with their own equipment check in with Attendant at Arena 3 entrance
- Pre-Registered and pre-paid rental customers proceed directly to skate shop
- Check in with Attendant at Arena 3 entrance after equipment is on
Day of Drop-in Participants
- Check in at Arena Reception to see if spots are still available (Maximum participants: Public Skates max. 125, Family Play and Skate max. 50 and Ring, Stick and Puck max. 24)
- Sign in at Arena Reception will open 15 mins prior to skate start time
Public Skate and Facility Information:
- Check the Know Before You Go for public health and facility updates
- All participants must be on skates
- Wheelchairs and strollers permitted, helmet provided
- Lap skating only
- Limited supply of skating aids for those who can’t independently skate
- No personally made skating aids permitted
General Skate Rules
- CSA-approved hockey or snowboard helmets are recommended and mandatory for children 11 years and under; strongly recommended for new skaters
- Bicycle helmets are not permitted for any ice sessions
- Children 7 years and under must be accompanied on the ice by a person 16 years or older on skates
- No sticks or pucks during public skating sessions, unless authorized at the discretion of staff in a designated area
Admission and Rental Rates

Contact
2150 Wilson Avenue
Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6J5
Facility: 604.927.7970
Programs/registration: 604.927.PLAY (7529)
Email: recreation@portcoquitlam.ca