Central Commons Park is open all year-round featuring a variety of amenities for the public to enjoy. Last day to skate is March 16.
PARK HOURS OF OPERATION
Days: Monday to Sunday
Hours: 8 am to 10 pm
Season: Open all year round.
Enjoy this three-acre park with a seasonal splash pad and ice rink, barbeque and picnic stations, and fire features offering plenty of opportunities to connect, play, relax and gather together. Interact with the map to explore what the park has to offer.
Short term parking is available on University Avenue.
Features
Amenities
Supervision is not provided. University District does not accept responsibility for any loss or injuries from use of this facility.
The park, ice rink, and splash pad may be closed at any time without notice due to weather, maintenance, equipment repair, or other operational concerns.
DOGS
ALCOHOL
PICNIC AREAS
New for the 2024/25 season
Skates, skating aids and helmets for children and adults are now available for rental on site in Central Commons Park from the Skate Hut. Ice skates are available from toddler size 7 to men’s size 16 and everything in between. Conveniently located next to the rink.
Stay tuned for opening details.
*Operating schedule may be impacted by weather.
OUTDOOR ICE RINK HOURS OF OPERATION
Days: Monday to Sunday
Hours: 8 am to 10 pm
Season: December to late March (weather permitting)
The ice rink is cleared multiple times throughout the day for approximately 10 minutes each time. Access to the ice rink during these times is restricted for your safety.
Step 1: Open the BBQ with oven mitt, grasp handle on right-hand side to lift lid into locking position.
Step 2: Inspect the BBQ for dirt and debris and clean out any coals left from previous user. Dispose of cooled briquettes into the dedicated ash bins located at each site using the provided scoop.
Step 3: Arrange briquettes into a pyramid shape inside BBQ.
Step 4: Use charcoal lighting fluid to coat the top of the briquettes.
Step 5: Light the briquettes.
Step 6: The briquettes are ready when they turn an ashy grey colour.
Step 7: Use oven mitt to grasp the handle and disengage the locking mechanism to lower the lid.
Days: Monday to Sunday
Hours: 8 am to 10 pm
Season: June to early September (weather permitting)
Accessible public washrooms are available on the east end of the park.
Days: Monday to Sunday
Hours: 11 am to 10 pm
Season: Open year-round
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Here at University District, we believe in the importance of play for all ages and abilities and the excitement and magic that comes along with it. Our Northwest Commons Park is ready to welcome and inspire a new concept of outdoor play. It’s also a Playcore National Demonstration Site for inclusive play and is award wining for universal design.
10 ways to make the most of Central Commons Park this summer.
Learn more about Homes by Avi's third project in U/D. Just steps away from Central Commons Park.
Here at University District, we believe in the importance of play for all ages and abilities and the excitement and magic that comes along with it. Our Northwest Commons Park is ready to welcome and inspire a new concept of outdoor play. It’s also a Playcore National Demonstration Site for inclusive play and is award wining for universal design.