Eastglen Outdoor Skating Rink is located at 105 Ave, Westlock, AB T7P 1M5
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the outdoor rink please call Parks and Open Spaces at 780-206-6143.
Change Facility
- (NEW January 2024) Please be aware: An alarm system has been installed and is activated during closed hours.
- Open Monday to Sunday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. with Rink Lights on until 9 p.m.
- Change Facility will be closed if temperatures drop below -25°C (including windchill)
- If the temperature is above 0°C, the ice surface will be closed to minimize damage to the surface.
- Temperatures must be consistently (at least for two (2) days) cold enough to harden the ice surface, this will protect the surface from extensive damage and ensure a safe surface for skaters.
Before you visit our outdoor facility
- The change facility hours listed above work on a timing system.
- Doors will automatically unlock at 8 a.m. and lock at 9 p.m.
- Similarly, the ice surface lights also run on a timer.
- Automatically turning on at 4:30 p.m. and off at 9 p.m.
- We ask that you plan your visit accordingly.
Spontaneous use surface
- Ice surface is unsupervised (like playgrounds) and signage will be on site about how to play safe.
General use
- If there are 1-7 users (ex: public skating), they are entitled to ½ ice surface
- If there are 8+ skaters (ex: shinny players), they are entitled to full surface
Use of this facility is at your own risk | Helmets are strongly recommended
Volunteer with Us
We are seeking dedicated volunteers to help maintain the Eastglen Outdoor Rink for the upcoming season. From mid-December to early March (weather permitting), the rink requires continuous work ranging from building ice thickness to general maintenance of the ice surface.
If you’re interested in volunteering, here’s what you can expect:
Volunteer Responsibilities:
- Attend Outdoor Rink Maintenance Training: Learn the skills needed to maintain the rink throughout the season.
- Shovel and Clean Ice Edges: Removing snow and debris keeps the rink safe and clean.
- Flood the Ice Surface: Help flood the rink to maintain a smooth skating experience.
- Snow Removal: While it’s not required that every volunteer assists with snow removal, we’re looking for 2-3 volunteers to help clear the rink after major snowfalls. Pitch in when you can!
- Rink Flooding: Before flooding, the rink surface needs to be cleaned (scraped). The Town prefers to flood early in the morning or after 9:00 PM. Rink flooding happens multiple times a week, with more frequent flooding at the start of the season to build up ice depth.
We’re especially interested in volunteers with experience in flooding and maintaining outdoor ice rinks, but all levels of experience are welcome.
Send us an email with the subject line “volunteering” to make a difference in our community today!
Call 780-349-4444 to find out how to get involved.