The annual QTN Winter Carnival is back! Mark Sunday, February 6th from 1:00 to 4:00 PM in your calendars and join us for some outdoor fun in the park (restrictions permitting). We all need something to look forward to!
Frank Ryan Park
Come enjoy the rink!
The Frank Ryan Park Rink is open. Come one come all!
Although the field house is closed to the public due to public health regulations, the ice is great and benches are in place outdoors for changing. If you’re visiting the park, here are a couple things to consider:
- The rink is open to everyone and all skill ranges. Be considerate of others and keep hockey to the rink so skaters have room on the puddle when possible.
- Busier times are mid-evening and weekend afternoons. If you’re planning to meet a group, consider during business hours, late afternoon weekdays, and weekend mornings.
- Flooding most often occurs in the early morning before 1000 but will sometimes also occur late evenings or a little later in the morning on weekdays.
- With Covid restrictions in place, consider leveraging the rink and park to host your small, outdoor, distanced, and safe birthday parties. No reservations are required but consider aiming for times that are less busy.
- Ice conditions can be found on Ottawa Rinks.ca and are periodically updated (anyone can update!)
If you have any questions about the rink, don’t hesitate to reach out to icerink.qtn@gmail.com
We hope you’re enjoying the outdoor activities!
Volunteers Needed: Frank Ryan Park Outdoor Rink
Frank Ryan Park’s community rink can only operate with a cozy warm fieldhouse with the support of generous volunteers. Please sign up HERE to help keep the field house open for our friendly neighbourhood skaters! What does the role entail? Not too much, all you need to do is show up with a cell phone and have proof of vaccination.
Student with a light weekday afternoon of classes? New to the neighbourhood and looking to meet people? Snowbird stuck north of the border? Desk jockey who doesn’t spend an hour a day commuting anymore? This opportunity is for you.
Sign up here as soon as possible and you will be contacted regarding scheduling, access, and safety protocols.
If you have any questions please contact icerink.qtn@gmail.com to get in touch with the rink coordinator, James.
- Planning to visit the rink? Check the conditions on OttawaRinks.ca and consider updating the status to keep your neighbours informed.
- UPDATE: City implements capacity limits at all outdoor recreation facilities | City of Ottawa