Skates & rentals
The Township's page says sports equipment such as skates can be borrowed from municipal libraries; call the local branch for more information.
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Currently out of season The Township of Alfred and Plantagenet's rinks page shows the Alfred rink as closed and still lists the 2025-2026 holiday schedule; the opening dates depend on weather and no 2026/27 opening date is posted yet. Official schedule update
Admission, rentals and arrival details, researched from official rink information. Source checks stay current for 30 days.
The Township's page says sports equipment such as skates can be borrowed from municipal libraries; call the local branch for more information.
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The Township's page lists free skating (no hockey) Monday to Friday 4 to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday 4 to 6 p.m., with the skate shacks open every day 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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The Township's page says children seven years and under must be actively supervised by a responsible person 14 or older, and highly recommends CSA-approved helmets for all skaters.
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The Township's page says only E-Z gliders are permitted as a skating aid, babies must be secured in strollers, and CSA-approved helmets are required for people in wheelchairs and strollers.
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The lights will be on 7 days a week from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. unless inclement weather conditions arise over long periods of time.
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The Township's page bans smoking, vaping, alcohol, drugs, food and drinks on the ice, rough play, speed and figure skating, multiplayer games and carrying children (including baby carriers), and asks skaters to follow the posted capacity limits and attendant directions.
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A source check records what the rink published on that date. Session-specific booking details take precedence.