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.
LEASIDE IS TURNING 110!
LEASIDE 110 ARCHIVAL EXHIBIT
Leaside Public Library
May 4, 9am -8pm | May 5 & 6, 9am – 4pm
LMCG joins the community in celebrating the 110th anniversary of the incorporation of the Town of Leaside! We will be participating in the Archival Exhibition at the Leaside Library, a multi-media display of the storied history of our community.
Other exhibitors and themes include:
John Naulls, local historian, and cartographer
Thorncliffe Racetrack, Canada Wire and Cable, Leaside Munitions, Leaside Aerodrome, Airmail, Early Housing
Police and Fire, Churches, and Education
Leaside Heritage Preservation Society
Leaside High School Alumni
Leaside Residents Association
For information on the exhibition and other celebratory events contact: leasidelife@gmail.com
NEW!!! Thursday Adult Public Skating Extended to June 29th
We are pleased to extend the Thursday Adult Public Skating on Rink A from 11:30AM – 12:30PM, through to June 29th. Note: The ice is being taken out on Rink B so there will not be any public skating on Tuesdays or Sundays.
3rd Annual GEORGE TURRELL MEMORIAL FOOD DRIVE
3rd Annual GEORGE TURRELL MEMORIAL FOOD DRIVE for the TNO Food Bank – Sunday, March 26th from Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Updated Public Skating and Shinny Times
Please check our page for revised schedules for public skating and shinny in March.