Winter Activities
Skating on The Lake
If conditions allow, the Parks staff clear a skating rink and skating path close to Anniversary Park for the public to use. Please be aware that while the Parks Team can provide you with the most current ice thickness – You skate on the lake at your own risk.
Note: The Parks team will be maintaining the rink ice surface, sitting areas and pathways to the rinks on weekdays only. To report any maintenance issues please call the City Parks Team at (403) 207-2807.
Get Involved and Adopt-A-Rink: Help to maintain an outdoor ice rink by connecting with our Parks Team! Just call (403) 207-2807 or e-mail recreation@chestermere.ca.
Rink Rules
- Before skating on the Lake make sure to check the ice depths to ensure if is safe for use. You can find ice depth information updated weekly on the “ice depth” section of this page.
- All City rinks are unsupervised areas. The City of Chestermere is not responsible for loss or injury to rink users or damaged property.
- It is recommended that children under the age of 12 be accompanied by an adult.
- Wearing a helmet is strongly encouraged and protective padding is highly recommended.
- No smoking or controlled substances are permitted at these rinks.
- You must leave the ice during scheduled maintenance.
- Reminder: the City does not plow rinks on weekends or holidays.
Public Ice Rink Status
| Ice Rink | Location | Status | Date | Condition | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinniburgh Rink | Sandpiper Point & Sandpiper Crescent | Closed | Mar 16 | Fair | |
| Alta-Link Rink | Rainbow Falls Grove & Seagreen Link | Closed | Mar 16 | Fair | |
| McIvor Rink | 145 McIvor Terrace | Closed | Mar 16 | Fair | |
| Lake Rinks – Anniversary Park | 208 W Chestermere Drive | Closed | Mar 16 | Fair | |
| Lake Rinks – The Landing | The Landing | Closed | Mar 16 | Fair |
Ice Depths
Each winter once there has been a significant and extended period of cold weather, the City will measure and post current ice thickness around the lake, and recreational use of the City’s maintained ice rinks can begin for the winter season.
This information is provided as a courtesy by the City.
Please check the ice thickness before you go and note that you use the lake at your own risk.
Chestermere Lake Ice Depths
| Location | Ice Depth (centimetres) | Date | Temperature | Distance from Shore (metres) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South end of Chestermere Lake | 81.28 | MARCH 16, 2023 | +1 C | 100 |
| Sunset Park | 76.2 | |||
| Cove Beach | 63.5 | |||
| The Landing | 73.66 | |||
| Anniversary Park | 73.66 |
Ice Depth Thickness Standards
| Load / Situation | Min. Effective Thickness (cm) |
|---|---|
| Person Walking (120kg) | 10 |
| Snowmobile & Rider (<500kg) | 18 |
| 3/4 ton 4×4 Vehicles (max GWV of 5,000 kg) | 38 |
| Source: Alberta Government publication “Best Practice for Building & Wokring Safely on Ice Covers in Alberta” |
Snowmobiling & OHV's
OHV Pilot Program
- The City will begin allowing OHV use on public roads as a “pilot program” and will operate 3 Lake Access Points, located at John Peake Boat Launch, Sunset Beach and Anniversary Park.
- In order to operate an OHV on a public road or ice surface, the vehicle must have the following:
- Helmets use is mandatory unless they are not required under provincial regulation
- OHVs are restricted to roadways with a speed limit of 60kmph or less
- OHVs cannot operate in the City between 10:00pm and 8:00am daily
- OHV operators must hold a valid driver’s license, and any operator with a Class 7 (Learner’s license), cannot operate a vehicle with over 50cc and must be accompanied by an adult holding an unrestricted driver’s license
- OHV are strictly prohibited from operating on pathways, school fields, playgrounds and recreational open space
- All OHV operators must adhere to all provincial and municipal traffic laws and statutes
- This program is a pilot and may be canceled by the City at any time.
