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Balena Park Rink Balena Skating Rink, Devon St. Ottawa, Ontario

After 4 years as rink operator for the Balena park rink, I've decided I need a break and won't be maintaining the rink f...
09/03/2026

After 4 years as rink operator for the Balena park rink, I've decided I need a break and won't be maintaining the rink for the coming season. It's been a good run but it's time for something different.

So a new rink operator is needed for Balena park for the 2026-27 rink season. If you enjoy creating ice and maintaining a rink for the benefit of the community, reach out and I can answer any questions you might have and I can put you in contact with the City Recreation department.

Thanks!
Trevor

03/02/2026

Rink Season is officially over.

In Ottawa the outdoor rink season ends Feb 28, but we sometimes go longer at Balena if the weather cooperates. Unfortunately the weather is not cooperating.

Saturday's thaw damaged the ice pretty extensively, and with the warm temperatures coming this week it's not worth the effort required to get it going again.

The good news is that it was the longest skating season in years!

A big thank you to all the volunteers who worked hard all winter to help make this a fantastic skating season!

02/18/2026

Rink is OPEN!

Ice is a little rough after yesterday's thaw, but not too bad!

02/17/2026

Because of the warm weather today, the rink is closed.

PLEASE stay off of the ice to help preserve it for when the cold comes back!

Thank you!

02/08/2026

Rink is cleared!

It's cold, but it's also Carnival Day at Balena! Come for a skate and games, and grab a hot chocolate!

It's cold, but come for a short skate anyway!Balena Rink open from 8:00am to 9:00pm daily.
01/23/2026

It's cold, but come for a short skate anyway!

Balena Rink open from 8:00am to 9:00pm daily.

01/22/2026

Rink is OPEN and ready for skating!

After some amazing effort by volunteers, the rink is OPEN again for skating. It's a bit rough in places, but overall is...
01/16/2026

After some amazing effort by volunteers, the rink is OPEN again for skating. It's a bit rough in places, but overall is pretty good.

If the weather cooperates we'll be able to get a good flood or two on there in the next couple of days to fully heal the minimal damage the thaw caused.

01/14/2026

Rink is currently closed due to the warm weather.

Please stay off the ice surface to protect the ice.

If all goes well hopefully it will be open by the weekend.

01/12/2026

Balena Rink is OPEN!

For today anyway - forecasted warm weather may mean it gets closed tomorrow for a couple of days, so enjoy it today if you can!

Ice is in good condition right now!

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1640 Devon Street
Ottawa, ON

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 6pm
Tuesday 4pm - 8pm
Wednesday 4pm - 6pm
Thursday 5pm - 8pm
Friday 4pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

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