Family Day Morning Community Skate

Community members of all ages are invited to join in a free skate at Leaside Gardens on Monday, February 19th, from 10:30AM – 11:30AM, generously sponsored by Patrick Rocca, Bosley Real Estate.

Note: Helmets are mandatory for skaters 12 and under, and highly recommended for skaters of all ages. No sticks or pucks please!

Public Skating Cancelled Sunday February 4th

Sunday public skating (3PM-4:30PM) will be cancelled on February 4th as we are hosting the Leaside Hockey Association Invitational Tournament. Good luck to all teams competing this weekend.

January 23 Public Skating and Shinny

Due to maintenance requirements on Rink B, the 11AM-12PM Public Skating and 12PM-1PM shinny are cancelled on Tuesday, January 23. Thursday, January 25 skating and shinny will proceed as usual at 11:30 and 12:30 respectively.

LEASIDE GARDENS 70TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

LMCG 70th Anniversary Wrap-Up Event
Friday, November 10, 10:00 a.m.

We are wrapping-up or 70th anniversary celebration with a special multi-part event, and you are invited to attend.

  • Starting at 10:00, there will be a ceremony to accept the donation of an RCAF flag from the RCAF Foundation and the Leaside Wildcats for display at LMCG.
  • At 11:00 an Archival Exhibit with displays from Leaside Gardens, the Toronto Wildcats, and the Leaside Sport Hall of Fame, opens in the William Lea Room.
  • Also, from 11:00 ‘til noon, Free Pastries and Beverages will be distributed in the lobby.

We look forward to you coming out to help us wrap-up a banner year at LMCG!

The archival exhibit will be on display November 10th through 12th during the following hours:

Friday: 11:00AM – 7:00PM
Saturday: 10:00AM – 7:00PM
Sunday: 10AM – 3:00PM

Holiday Schedule for Public Skating & Shinny

Holiday hours for public skating and shinny are now posted. Click here for details.

Public Skating and Shinny Resume September 19th, 2023.

We are excited to announce the resumption of our public skating and shinny programs for the 2023-24 season, starting early this season, on Tuesday September 19th. Click here for full details.

Monday August 7th Closures

Leaside Gardens will be closed for the holiday Monday, August 7th: this includes the Pool, Arena, and William Lea Room Banquet Hall. We are open on Saturday and Sunday of the long weekend during our regular hours.

Public Skating Cancelled: May 18 and 25

Thursday public skating is cancelled on May 18th and May 25th, and will resume on Thursday June 1st.  For more information on public skating click here.

Dry Pad Rentals Now on Catchcorner.com

This endless rain is murder on outdoor ball hockey, but all is not lost: you can now book the dry pad on the Bert F. Grant Rink (Rink B) here at Leaside Arena using catchcorner.com We provide the nets, you provide the sticks and balls. Bookings accepted up to 12 hours in advance. More information: here

Advertise On Our Zamboni

Leaside Memorial Community Gardens’ (“LMCG”) Zamboni is now available for an advertising opportunity. This is the premium advertising space at our facility, catching the eye of thousands of visitors to our two rinks each week as it circles the ice at the top and bottom of the hour from 6AM until 11PM each day.

For more information click here.