The entrance of Russ Barnes Arena under a clear blue sky: teal double doors beneath a canopy with the arena name and the address 6725-121 Ave sign, a cream block building and a picnic table out front.Photo: Google Maps listing · SourceThe empty ice seen from behind a net, down the full length of the rink under a white roof with blue beams.Photo: Google Maps listing · Source
Before you head out.
Admission, rentals and arrival details, researched from official rink information. Source checks stay current for 30 days.
Admission
The City of Edmonton's Fall 2026 drop-in schedule lists this arena's Public Skate times without a price and does not say they are free. Its non-member single visits (CA$13.25 adult, CA$10.50 youth, CA$8.50 child) are listed for Member/Admission Skate.
Public skate at City of Edmonton arenas is a free drop-in with no wristband required. Member skates need a wristband: members register online and non-members pay drop-in admission.
The City of Edmonton's arena data lists 4 dressing rooms - 1 shower per 2 dressing rooms, a concession or vending, safety netting protecting viewing area and spectator seating for 640 plus 120 standing.
During public skate, children under eight must be accompanied on the ice and actively supervised by a responsible person aged 13 or older. Helmets are strongly recommended.