Parks assists in the maintenance of approximately 35outdoor skating rinks throughout the City. These rinks range in size from several hundred square feet with snow bank sides to larger ones with full board systems and night lighting. City staff depend on volunteers to help with snow removal prior to flooding the rinks.

Applicant responsibilities:

1. Organize volunteers to keep the rink free of snow throughout the winter.
2. Relay information regarding the site to Parks and Community Development.
3. Cut weeds/grass to a height of 3″ or less.
4. Seal rink edges with sand or snow to contain the water.
5. Ensure the rink is clear of snow prior to the pre-scheduled weekly floods.
6. If the neighborhood feels that there is a need for rules governing the use of their rink, then it is up to them to establish the rules (i.e. keep skaters off the ice after flooding until the surface is suitable for skating).

Parks responsibilities:

1. Provide a flooding schedule to applicants.
2. Provide a weekly flood as per flooding schedule or as weather permits.

Recreation Grants: Funding may be available to upgrade your community rink. The City offers financial assistance to encourage volunteer community groups and organizations to further improve and develop recreation opportunities for Whitehorse residents. Please visit: whitehorse.ca/grants.

Annual Application Deadline – October 31

The undersigned request the assistance of Parks and Community Development in the development of an outdoor skating rink. Questions? Email: [email protected] / Phone: 668-8325 / Address: Frank Slim Building (Shipyards Park)

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