⛸️ Skating Drop-ins for Kids in Scarborough

Updated daily · Showing Apr 17–Apr 23

Scarborough has 6 rinks with free drop-in skating for kids this week — public skating and leisure skate are completely free, no registration needed. Rinks include Centennial Recreation Centre - Scarborough, Commander Recreation Centre, Don Montgomery Community Recreation Centre, and more.

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RinkFree Options
1Centennial Recreation Centre - ScarboroughYes
2Commander Recreation CentreYes
3Don Montgomery Community Recreation CentreYes
4Malvern Recreation CentreYes
5Scarborough Arena GardensYes
6Scarborough Village Recreation CentreYes

Rink Schedules

📍Centennial Recreation Centre - Scarborough

⛸️Figure Skating
FreeAges 6+
Sat7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Sun2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
⛸️Leisure Skate
FreeAll ages
Fri8:15 PM - 9:45 PM
Sat4:45 PM - 6:45 PM
Sun12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
⛸️Leisure Skate: Child with Caregiver
FreeAges 0–12
Sat3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
Sun10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
⛸️Leisure Skate: Youth
FreeAges 13–17
Sun1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

📍Commander Recreation Centre

⛸️Adapted Leisure Skate with Family
FreeAll ages
Sun3:30 PM - 4:45 PM

📍Don Montgomery Community Recreation Centre

⛸️Figure Skating
FreeAges 6+
Tue5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
⛸️Leisure Skate
FreeAll ages
Sun4:15 PM - 6:30 PM
Tue4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
⛸️Leisure Skate: Child with Caregiver (Unsupervised)
FreeAges 6–12
Thu11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

📍Malvern Recreation Centre

⛸️Leisure Skate
FreeAll ages
Sat6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
⛸️Leisure Skate (Unsupervised)
FreeAll ages
Tue12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Thu12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
⛸️Leisure Skate: Child with Caregiver (Unsupervised)
FreeAges 0–12
Fri12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Wed12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

📍Scarborough Arena Gardens

⛸️Adapted Leisure Skate with Family
FreeAll ages
Fri9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Thu9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
⛸️Leisure Skate
FreeAll ages
Sun5:15 PM - 7:00 PM
Mon4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
⛸️Leisure Skate: Early Years with Caregiver (Unsupervised)
FreeAges 0–5
Mon9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Wed9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

📍Scarborough Village Recreation Centre

⛸️Leisure Skate
FreeAll ages
Sat6:30 PM - 8:15 PM
Sun2:15 PM - 3:45 PM
⛸️Leisure Skate: Early Years with Caregiver (Unsupervised)
FreeAges 0–5
Mon9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Wed9:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Skating in Scarborough — FAQ

Is skating free in Scarborough?
Yes! All drop-in skating — including public skating, leisure skate, and shinny hockey — is completely free at City of Toronto rinks in Scarborough, including Centennial Recreation Centre - Scarborough, Commander Recreation Centre, Don Montgomery Community Recreation Centre, Malvern Recreation Centre, Scarborough Arena Gardens, Scarborough Village Recreation Centre.
Can I bring my toddler to skating drop-ins in Scarborough?
Absolutely! Toddlers are welcome at leisure skate and parent & tot sessions. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult on the ice. Many rinks have skating aids available (first-come, first-served). Helmets are strongly recommended for all kids.
Do I need to register for drop-in skating in Scarborough?
No registration needed — just show up! Indoor rinks may have capacity limits during peak times, so arriving 10–15 minutes early is recommended, especially on weekends.
Which rinks in Scarborough have free skating for kids?
Scarborough has 6 rinks with skating drop-ins: Centennial Recreation Centre - Scarborough, Commander Recreation Centre, Don Montgomery Community Recreation Centre, Malvern Recreation Centre, Scarborough Arena Gardens, Scarborough Village Recreation Centre. Most offer free public skating and leisure skate — check the schedules above for exact times at each rink.
How often are Scarborough rink schedules updated?
All schedules on this page are pulled directly from the City of Toronto's recreation database and refreshed daily. The times shown reflect this week's confirmed drop-in sessions. If a rink has a closure or schedule change, it will be reflected here within 24 hours.

Schedule data sourced directly from the City of Toronto's recreation database. Updated daily.