Franklin Park Skating Pond

Thunder Bay, ON · Public skating times & prices

Public skating at Franklin Park Skating Pond: the next 7 days

Currently out of season The City of Thunder Bay says its outdoor rinks are weather dependent and typically open from mid-December through mid-March; no 2026/27 opening date is posted yet. Official schedule update

Address
215 Franklin St N, Thunder Bay, ON
Website
thunderbay.ca
A bench at the edge of the Franklin Park skating pond — Franklin Park Skating Pond
A bench at the edge of the Franklin Park skating pond Photo: City of Thunder Bay, Parks & Open Spaces (outdoor rinks map) · Source
The Franklin Park skating pond with a sheet of ice and houses beyond — Franklin Park Skating Pond
The Franklin Park skating pond with a sheet of ice and houses beyond Photo: City of Thunder Bay, Parks & Open Spaces (outdoor rinks map) · Source

Before you head out.

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

Skating with children

The City's rink map lists this rink as not supervised.

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Parking & arrival

The City's rink map lists vehicle parking adjacent to this site.

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Amenities

The City's rink map lists no outside lighting, no washrooms and change facilities (outdoor benches) at this site.

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Rink rules

Toboggans, sleds, chairs, wagons, strollers, hockey sticks and pucks are not allowed on the ice.

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