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Welland Arenas and Ice Rinks

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About the Arenas

The City has two arenas, Main arena and Jack Ballantyne Memorial Arena (Youth) located at 501 King Street, that operate year round with a variety of sports, recreation and specials events. The arenas operate with ice September to late April with a full slate of ice-related organizations including Jr. B Hockey, Welland Minor Hockey Association and the Niagara Centre Skating Club.

During summer months the arenas host a number of sports including roller hockey, minor lacrosse, junior and senior lacrosse, roller hockey and ball hockey. Special events such as wrestling and boxing matches, concerts, circuses, conventions, trade shows and community events also take place in this venue.

Welland Arenas Contact Information:
c/o Welland Community Centre
145 Lincoln Street
Welland, Ontario L3B 6E1
Telephone: 905-735-1700 ext. 4000
Email: bookings@welland.ca

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The ice is available for rent for family gatherings, business and corporate functions, recreational hockey, group skating and regular ice users.

To apply for an ice rental permit contact 905-735-1700 x 4000 or bookings@welland.ca

The Recreation and Culture Division administers the ice rental permits. Permits must be signed by the person listed on the permit as confirmation of the booking(s) and understanding of the facility rules and regulations, and permit conditions of use. Payments are due at time of booking. Terms and Conditions.

To view availability and book online

  • Rental hours are from 6:30am - 12am daily
  • Main Arena ice rentals are booked on the hour
  • Jack Ballantyne Arena ice rentals are booked on the ½ hour
  • The permit holder agrees that each hour of rental shall consist of not more than 50 minutes of ice time, the balance of each hour being devoted to ice maintenance.
2022/2023 Hourly Fees Cost HST Fee Total
Prime Time $185.00 $24.05 $3.00 $212.05
Non-Prime Time $101.00 $13.13 $3.00 $117.13
Walk In $104.00 $13.52 $3.00 $120.52
  • The prime time rate is applied to ice bookings scheduled weekdays from 4pm to 12 midnight and all hours on the weekends. Note: Prime time rate is also applied to ice bookings scheduled on a holiday, for example, Family Day.
  • The non-prime time rate is applied to ice bookings scheduled weekdays from 6am to 4pm.
  • The ice resurfacing fee is calculated per hour, not per booking.
  • An administration charge is levied for all payments returned due to insufficient funds.
  • The regular season period commences mid September until the beginning of April in the Main Arena, and the end of April in the Youth Arena.

Rinks Maintained by City Staff

location map Chippawa Park Pond
First Avenue (Corner of Fitch St.)


location map Woodlawn Bush
Woodlawn Road
(between South Pelham and Rice Rds)


location map St. George Pond
391 St George St.


location map Memorial Park
404 Memorial Park Dr.


Civic Square Skating Rink
East Main St (at Civic Square)
(Permanently Closed)


Ground Rinks Maintained by Volunteers

* Rinks without volunteers may not be maintained and most likely will not be suitable for skating

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for one of the below rinks, please contact: pw@welland.ca or call (905) 735-1700 ext. 3000


location map Broadway Park*
Broadway
(No Volunteer)


location map Cooks Mills Park
630 Lyons Creek Rd


location map Elmwood Park
Elmwood Ave.


location map Glenwood Park
Dain City, between Glenwood Pkwy. & Parkside St.


location map John Deere Park
Dain City, between Huron St. & Erie St.


location map Gram Ave. Park
Gram Avenue, corner of Forest Rd. & Gram Ave.


location map Manchester Park
Off of East Main St.,
between Lyons Ave. & Golden Blvd. W.


location map River Rd. Park


location map Stop 19 Park


location map Summerlea Park