George Preston Recreation Centre

Langley, BC · Public skating times & prices

Opened in 1973 as an arena, community centre and curling rink; home of the BCHL Langley Rivermen since 2016

Public skating at George Preston Recreation Centre: the next 7 days

Sunday, October 11

  • · Public Skate

Wednesday, October 14

  • · Public Skate - Adult and Tot

Friday, October 16

  • · Public Skate
Address
20699 42 Avenue, Langley, BC V3A 3B1
Phone
+16045301323
Website
tol.ca
George Preston Recreation Centre arena entrance with flagpoles — George Preston Recreation Centre
George Preston Recreation Centre arena entrance with flagpoles Photo: Google Maps listing · Source
George Preston Recreation Centre ice and seating during a game, seen from the stands — George Preston Recreation Centre
George Preston Recreation Centre ice and seating during a game, seen from the stands Photo: Google Maps listing · Source

Langley's former Civic Center, opened in 1973 and renamed for George Preston in 2005

The George Preston Recreation Centre opened in 1973 as the Langley Civic Center, built as a combined arena, community centre and curling rink. It was renamed in May 2005 in honour of George Preston, and the Township of Langley later took over its management from Recreation Excellence.

Junior hockey arrived in 2016, when the BCHL's Langley Rivermen began their first season at the building. Ahead of it the exterior was redone to look like a lodge, with work on humidity and ice conditions, new arena lighting and a new video display. The Pacific Junior Hockey League's Langley Trappers also play their home games here.

A project that began in 2018 added office space and a new multi-purpose room. It also replaced the plumbing, heating and cooling systems and some roofing, and built a new change room for the dry floor arena and renovated the upper curling rink lounge, while the main rink was essentially left alone. The centre hosted the 2020 Canadian Junior Curling Championships.

Before you head out.

Admission, rentals and arrival details, researched from official rink information. Source checks stay current for 30 days.

Skates & rentals

Skate rental costs CA$3.50 and helmet rental CA$1.25, according to the Township of Langley.

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Booking & check-in

Advance online registration is recommended for Stick and Puck sessions and opens 23 hours before each session; in-person drop-in admission is allowed as space permits, according to the Township of Langley.

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Skating with children

Helmets are highly recommended at public skating, and everyone 12 and under must wear one, according to the Township of Langley.

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A source check records what the rink published on that date. Session-specific booking details take precedence.