Published 2 November 2026 · By Jatin Dua, Broker of Record, RE/MAX Quantum Realty
The five best outdoor skating spots in Mississauga for 2026–27 are the Celebration Square rink (opening 21 November 2026, rentals on site), the 200-metre Port Credit Memorial Park trail, Woodhurst Heights for hockey drop-ins, the oval rink at Ternopil Park and volunteer-run natural rinks. Skating at all four City-run rinks is free.
This guide is for Mississauga families, newcomers and anyone weighing a move to the city who wants to know where to skate outdoors this winter. You will get the five best outdoor skating options in Mississauga for 2026–27, what each one offers, what it costs, and what living near them means if you are buying or renting.
How did I choose Mississauga’s best outdoor rinks?
I started with the City of Mississauga’s own list of outdoor ice rinks. The City runs four refrigerated outdoor rinks and trails with staff on site, and skating on all of them is free. I ranked those four by what makes each one different, then added the City’s volunteer-run natural rinks as the fifth pick, because for many families they are the closest ice to home.
I left out indoor arenas, private rinks and frozen ponds. The City does not allow skating on frozen lakes, stormwater ponds, streams or Lake Ontario, because the ice is unpredictable. The order below is my own judgement, not an official ranking.
1. Celebration Square ice rink
What it offers
Celebration Square has the City’s largest outdoor ice rink, right in the middle of downtown Mississauga, a short walk from the City Centre Transit Terminal. Skate rentals and sharpening are available on site, and there is a live webcam so you can see how busy the ice is before you leave home.
The 2026–27 season starts with a party. The rink is set to open on Saturday, 21 November 2026, the night of the Mississauga Santa Claus Parade, with a free DJ skate party from 4 p.m., weather permitting. Santa lights the square’s Christmas tree as the parade passes at 6 p.m.
Practical notes
- Address: 300 City Centre Dr., at Burnhamthorpe Road West and Duke of York Boulevard.
- Cost: skating is free; rentals and sharpening cost extra. In the 2024–25 season the City listed sharpening at $10 and skate aids at $10.
- Hours: last season the City listed it as open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., weather permitting. It can close for heavy snow or warm weather, so check before you go.
What it means for buyers and renters
For condo owners in the City Centre, a free rink outside the door is one of the best perks of the area. It also means crowds and road closures on big event nights. My guide to Mississauga City Centre condo buildings explains which towers sit closest to the square.
2. Port Credit Memorial Park skating trail
What it offers
In my view, this is the prettiest skate in Mississauga. Port Credit Memorial Park has a 200-metre outdoor skating loop with views of the frozen Credit River. It is a trail, not a rink, so there are no boards or hockey nets, which suits families, new skaters and anyone who just wants a relaxed loop.
The trail is fairly new. The City called it “new this year” in January 2024, and the Port Credit BIA held its official launch in February 2024. The park around it has a pavilion, a playground and a skate park, and Port Credit’s main-street shops are close by.
Practical notes
- Address: the City’s rink page lists 40 Stavebank Rd.
- Hours: last season the City listed it as open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., weather permitting.
- Parking: shared with the Port Credit Library and Port Credit Memorial Arena.
What it means for buyers and renters
Port Credit already draws buyers for the lake, the GO station and the main street. A free waterfront skating trail adds a winter reason to live there. If that is your area, see my guide to buying a Port Credit condo.
3. Woodhurst Heights outdoor rink
What it offers
Woodhurst Heights is the neighbourhood rink for hockey families. It sits near Glen Erin Drive and The Collegeway in Erin Mills, and the City runs drop-in skating and hockey programs there through the day.
In the 2024–25 season the City said Woodhurst was the only outdoor rink offering its hockey stick and puck drop-in program, alongside open skates and fun skates. If your kids want to practise with sticks and pucks outside of a league, this is the rink to try first.
Practical notes
- Address: 3475 Ash Row Cres.
- Season: a local outlet reported a scheduled opening of 20 December 2025 last season, later than the downtown rink, so check the City’s schedule for this year’s date.
- Skates: the City lists rentals at Celebration Square but not here, so bring your own.
What it means for buyers and renters
Erin Mills is one of Mississauga’s established family areas, and a supervised rink with hockey programs is a genuine draw. For what to look for in an agent there, read my guide to choosing a realtor in Erin Mills.
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4. Ternopil Park outdoor rink
What it offers
Ternopil Park has an oval-shaped outdoor rink at 1500 Gulleden Dr., a short walk from Burnhamthorpe Community Centre in central Mississauga. A local outlet describes the oval as about 840 square metres, with a 104-metre perimeter, and says it is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., weather permitting.
It is a calm, practical rink rather than a destination. There is no skate rental or sharpening on site or at the community centre, so bring your own gear. If you do not own skates, the City rents them for $5.65 at indoor Fun Skate sessions at Chic Murray Arena and Paul Coffey Arena.
What it means for buyers and renters
This is the sort of rink you use because it is five minutes away, not because it is famous. For buyers looking at the established streets of east-central Mississauga, it is a quiet weekday option when Celebration Square is busy.
5. Natural ice rinks in neighbourhood parks
What they offer
Beyond its four staffed rinks, Mississauga has natural ice rinks in parks across the city, built and kept up by resident volunteers. In December 2024 the City said there were 27 of them. They are free, but they depend entirely on the weather.
The City says natural rinks open in late December or January. Volunteers need three to four nights in a row below about −5°C to −10°C to flood the ice, and at least three volunteers are needed to open a rink. The City supplies boards, shovels, hoses, ice picks and signs by mid-December.
Practical notes
- Finding one: use the City’s Find a Park tool and filter for natural ice rinks.
- Skates: there are no rentals at natural rinks.
- Volunteering: applications for the 2026–27 Natural Ice Rink Program are open on the City’s site.
Mississauga’s outdoor rinks at a glance
| Rink | Address | Type | Rentals on site | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celebration Square | 300 City Centre Dr. | Refrigerated rink, City’s largest | Yes, plus sharpening | Evening skates and events |
| Port Credit Memorial Park | 40 Stavebank Rd. | 200-metre refrigerated trail | Not listed | Families and new skaters |
| Woodhurst Heights | 3475 Ash Row Cres. | Refrigerated rink | Not listed | Hockey stick and puck drop-ins |
| Ternopil Park | 1500 Gulleden Dr. | Refrigerated oval rink | No (per local report) | Quiet weekday skates |
| Natural ice rinks | Parks across the city | Volunteer-flooded natural ice | No | Skating close to home |
Source: City of Mississauga outdoor ice rinks page and skating news releases; Modern Mississauga (December 2025) for Ternopil Park and Woodhurst details. Checked 10 November 2026.
What do homes cost in Mississauga in 2026?
REALM numbers are city-wide for Mississauga, so they cover every neighbourhood with a rink in this guide, not any single street.
| Home type | Median sold price | Change vs 2025 | Avg. days on market | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | $1,225,000 | −5.8% | 31 | 1,798 |
| Semi-detached | $885,000 | −7.3% | 26 | 662 |
| Freehold townhouse | $880,000 | −7.4% | 29 | 152 |
| Condo townhouse | $689,300 | −8.1% | 37 | 777 |
| Condo apartment | $485,000 | −9.3% | 42 | 1,213 |
Source: TRREB MLS data via REALM, January–October 2026 vs the same period of 2025. Median sold prices and average days on market.
Every home type in Mississauga sold for less at the median than a year earlier, and condo apartments took the longest to sell. For what that means for next year, read my Mississauga housing market outlook for 2027.
Outdoor rinks are a small thing that families notice a lot once they live somewhere. When I walk buyers through a Mississauga neighbourhood in winter, I point out where the nearest rink or park is, because a five-minute walk gets used and a fifteen-minute drive usually does not. If you are comparing two similar homes, check which one is closer to a staffed rink or a natural rink with an active volunteer group. If you live in Etobicoke too, compare with my list of outdoor skating rinks in Etobicoke.
Never skate on a frozen pond, stormwater pond, creek or the lake in Mississauga. The City does not allow it, and the ice can look solid when it is not. On City rinks, the skater’s code of conduct also bans carrying children, pets on the ice, eating and skating backwards or erratically, and CSA-certified hockey helmets are strongly recommended.
What to do next
- Mark 21 November 2026 for the Celebration Square rink opening and DJ skate party.
- Check the City’s outdoor rink page or webcam before each trip, since rinks can close for weather.
- Get CSA-certified helmets for the kids before the season starts.
- If your street has no rink nearby, find two neighbours and apply to run a natural rink this winter.
- Thinking of moving to be closer to a park like Port Credit Memorial? Compare areas in my guide to the top parks in Mississauga.
Need help with this? Talk to me.
I’m Jatin Dua, Broker of Record at RE/MAX Quantum Realty, and I’m the best agent to do this kind of work for you in Toronto and across the GTA. Over $100 million in GTA sales and 100+ families helped sell. Feel free to contact me any time: call or text 833-330-1925 or email [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
Where can I skate outdoors in Mississauga?
Mississauga has four City-run refrigerated outdoor rinks for 2026 to 2027: Celebration Square at 300 City Centre Dr., the Port Credit Memorial Park skating trail, Woodhurst Heights at 3475 Ash Row Cres. and Ternopil Park at 1500 Gulleden Dr. All are free. Volunteer-run natural rinks in parks open later, in late December or January.
When does the Celebration Square rink open in 2026?
The Celebration Square ice rink is set to open on Saturday, 21 November 2026, the night of the Mississauga Santa Claus Parade, weather permitting. The City is holding a free DJ skate party on the rink from 4 p.m., and Santa lights the square’s Christmas tree as the parade passes at 6 p.m.
Is skating at Celebration Square free?
Yes. Skating at the Celebration Square rink in Mississauga is free. Skate rentals and sharpening are available on site for a fee; in the 2024 to 2025 season the City listed sharpening at $10 and skate aids at $10. The rink can close in heavy snow or warm weather, so check the City’s webcam first.
Does Celebration Square rent skates?
Yes. Celebration Square is the only one of Mississauga’s four City-run outdoor rinks where the City lists skate rentals and sharpening on site, so bring your own skates to the others. The City also rents skates for $5.65 at indoor Fun Skate sessions at Chic Murray Arena and Paul Coffey Arena.
Where is the skating trail in Port Credit?
The Port Credit skating trail is in Port Credit Memorial Park, which the City lists at 40 Stavebank Rd. It is a free 200-metre outdoor loop with views of the frozen Credit River, first opened in early 2024. Last season it was open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., weather permitting, with parking shared with the library and arena.
When do natural ice rinks open in Mississauga?
Mississauga’s natural ice rinks open in late December or January, depending on the weather. Volunteers need three to four nights in a row below about minus 5 to minus 10 degrees Celsius to flood the ice. In December 2024 the City said there were 27 natural rinks, all free and with no skate rentals.
Can you skate on ponds in Mississauga?
No. The City of Mississauga does not allow skating on frozen lakes, stormwater ponds, streams, tributaries or Lake Ontario, because the ice can be unpredictable. Use one of the four City-run refrigerated outdoor rinks or a volunteer-run natural rink in a City park instead. This rule applies every winter, including 2026 to 2027.
Which Mississauga outdoor rink is best for hockey?
Woodhurst Heights outdoor rink at 3475 Ash Row Cres. is the best Mississauga outdoor rink for informal hockey practice. In the 2024 to 2025 season the City said it was the only outdoor rink offering its hockey stick and puck drop-in program, along with open skates and fun skates. Bring your own skates and a CSA-certified helmet.
What is the average home price in Mississauga in 2026?
The median sold price for a detached home in Mississauga was $1,225,000 from January to October 2026, down 5.8% from the same period of 2025, according to TRREB MLS data via REALM. Condo apartments had a median of $485,000, down 9.3%, and took an average of 42 days to sell.
Sources
- City of Mississauga: Outdoor ice rinks
- City of Mississauga: Celebration Square venue info and rink status
- City of Mississauga: Santa Claus Parade 2026
- City of Mississauga: Make the most of winter weather (December 2024)
- City of Mississauga: Start the year on a fresh sheet of ice (January 2024)
- City of Mississauga: Skating and hockey programs
- Port Credit BIA: Official launch of the outdoor skate trail
- Modern Mississauga: Where to go outdoor skating in Mississauga (December 2025)
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About the author — Jatin Dua, Toronto and GTA real estate broker
I am Jatin Dua, Broker of Record and co-founder of RE/MAX Quantum Realty Inc., Brokerage, Unit 101, 799 The Queensway, Toronto. I work with buyers and sellers across Toronto and the GTA and have helped more than 100 families sell. Four-plus years of active GTA transactions and over $100 million in sales volume.
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