Indoor Rinks
Check out our Drop-in Schedules and for availability, booking and rates please contact bookings@cityofgp.com
Design Works Centre, #6 Knowledge Way
Drop-in ice rentals are a great way to stay on the ice regularly, to dust off the skates, or for those who are interested, in testing out their skills for the first time.
AMENITIES
- Food service available
- Dressing rooms
- Skate sharpening
- Skate rentals available
AVAILABILITY
- September to April ice is open from 6:30 a.m. to 12 a.m.
- May to August ice is open from 7 a.m. to 12 a.m.
FEES AND CHARGES
Fee Update Notice
Fees and rates will be updated effective January 1, 2026.
Some forms and webpages may not reflect the new fees.
For questions about specific fees, please contact AccessGP at 311 or info@cityofgp.com.
(Total ice time for 'five people or less' plus $11.43 + GST extra/person, up to the maximum cost listed)
Drop-In Ice Booked 45 mins on ice (1 hour booked) 1 hour on ice (1.25 hours booked) 1.25 hours on ice (1.5 hours booked) Five people or less $80.25 $100.31 $120.38 Six people $92.25 $112.31 $132.38 Seven people $104.25 $124.31 $144.38 Eight people $116.25 $136.31 $156.38 Up to maximum cost $163.75 $204.70 $245.63 Rates subject to change without notice.
HOW TO BOOK
- By calling the Design Works Centre at 780-513-5252
- Email bookings@cityofgp.com
Users may arrive to purchase drop-in ice a maximum of 1 hour prior to ice time ONLY.
For Public Drop-In Schedules, Click Here
Whether you are visiting for a public skate or are a regular ice user, keep personal belongings safe when visiting the Design Works Centre by renting a locker to store your valuables.
AVAILABILITY
Visit the Design Works Centre front desk for availability.
FEES AND CHARGES
- Daily Wallet Locker Rental: $0.25
- Monthly Locker Rental: $10.00 + GST
- Monthly Officials Room Large Lockers: $20.00 + GST
NOTE: Monthly lockers are rented for a minimum of one month. Prices subject to change without notice.
Fee Update Notice
Fees and rates will be updated effective January 1, 2026.
Some forms and webpages may not reflect the new fees.
For questions about specific fees, please contact AccessGP at 311 or info@cityofgp.com.
HOW TO BOOK
- In-person at the Design Works Centre
- Email bookings@cityofgp.com
Pre-scheduled ice rentals at the Design Works Centre give you and your group the confirmation of knowing you will have an exact date and time at our facility. Ice rentals are booked for one hour minimum, which is 45 minutes on the ice followed by a 15-minute flood.
AMENITIES
- Food service available
- Dressing rooms
- Skate sharpening
- Skate rentals available
AVAILABILITY
- September to April the ice is available from 6:30 a.m. to 12 a.m.
- May to August the ice is available from 7 a.m. to 12 a.m.
- Long term seasonal rentals may be available
FEES & CHARGES
Fee Update Notice
Fees and rates will be updated effective January 1, 2026.
Some forms and webpages may not reflect the new fees.
For questions about specific fees, please contact AccessGP at 311 or info@cityofgp.com.
Ice Time Booked Adult Prime Adult Non-Prime Non-Adult 45 min + flood = 1 hour $227.16 $138.92 $138.92 1 hour + flood = 1.25 hours $278.38 $173.65 $173.65 1.25 hours + flood = 1.5 hours $334.05 $208.38 $208.38 1.5 hours + flood = 1.75 hours $389.73 $243.11 $243.11 Please note: Every ice rental at the Design Works Centre has a mandatory 15-minute flood at the end of each session that is paid for by the user. This means 1 hour booked includes 45 minutes on the ice surface plus a 15-minute flood. Rates include GST. Rates subject to change without notice.
Adult Prime Ice
Monday to Friday - 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday - 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Adult Non-Prime Ice
Monday to Friday - open to 5:30 p.m. & 11 p.m. to close
Saturday and Sunday - open to 12 p.m. & 11 p.m. to closeHOW TO BOOK
- By calling the Design Works Centre at 780-513-5252
- Email bookings@cityofgp.com
For Public Drop-In Schedules, Click Here
Dave Barr Community Centre. 9535 Prairie Rd.
Pre-scheduled hourly ice rentals at the Dave Barr Community Centre give you and your group the confirmation of an exact date and time at our facility.
AMENITIES
- Food service available
- 5 dressing rooms
- Fenced playground
CAPACITY
- Dry Space 800
- Ice Surface 100
AVAILABILITY
- *Prime Ice
Monday-Friday: 5:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 12 p.m. - 11 p.m. - **Non-Prime Ice
Monday-Friday: 6 a.m. -5:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. - Close
Saturday and Sunday: 6 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 11 p.m. - Close
The ice surface is available from September to March annually. Long term seasonal rentals may be available.
Dry Space is available from April to August annually. Long term seasonal rentals may be available.
FEES AND CHARGES
For all of City of Grande Prairie's rates, please refer to Bylaw Number C-1395 Fees, Rates and Charges.
HOW TO BOOK
- Online by emailing bookings@cityofgp.com
- By Phone by calling AccessGP at 311 or 780-538-0300
For Public Drop-In Schedules, Click Here