The Township of King's Community Service Department offers a number of drop-in programs to keep you active and engaged.
Public Skating & Shinny Hockey (Indoors)
Fall 2022 & Winter 2023 Skate Schedule - September 6, 2022 to March 31, 2023
*Schedule subject to change
Skate
Day
Time
Exclusions
King City Arena
Parent & Tot Skate
Tuesdays
10:00am – 11:20am
Jan 4
55+ Skate
Mondays
10:00am – 10:50am
Oct 10, Dec 26, Jan 2
Public Skate
Saturdays
7:00pm - 8:20pm
Dec 24, Dec 31, Feb 4
Family Stick & Puck
Fridays
12:00pm - 12:50pm
Feb 3, Mar 31
Youth Shinny
Saturdays
3:00pm - 3:50pm
Dec 24, Dec 31, Feb 4
Adult (18+) Shinny
Wednesdays
12:00pm - 12:50pm
Figure Skating Drop-In
Thursdays
11:00am - 11:50am
Sept 8, Jan 5
Nobleton Arena
Parent & Tot Skate
Mondays
10:00am – 11:20am
Oct 10, Dec 26
Thursdays
10:00am – 11:20am
Sept 8
55+ Skate
Wednesdays
11:30am – 12:50pm
Dec 7
Public Skate
Saturdays
6:10pm - 7:30pm
Dec 24, Dec 31, Feb 4
Family Stick & Puck
Tuesdays
11:00am - 11:50am
Youth Shinny
Fridays
4:00pm - 4:50pm
Feb 3
Adult (18+) Shinny
Fridays
12:00pm - 12:50pm
Feb 3
Trisan Centre
Parent & Tot Skate
Tuesdays
10:00am - 11:20am
Thursdays
10:00am - 10:50am
Sept 8, Dec 29
55+ Skate
Tuesdays
11:30am - 12:20pm
Public Skate
Sundays
2:15pm - 3:20pm
Sept 25, Oct 9, Oct 23, Dec 18, Dec 25, Jan 1, Feb 5
Family Stick & Puck
Fridays
11:00am - 11:50am
Dec 30, Feb 3
Youth Shinny
Fridays
4:00pm - 4:50pm
Dec 30, Feb 3
Adult (18+) Shinny
Mondays
11:30am - 12:50pm
Oct 10, Feb 20, Dec 26
Thursdays
11:00am - 12:20pm
Sept 8, Dec 29
Descriptions
55+ Skate - 55+ Skates are open to older adults to enjoy a leisure skate while getting some exercise. Helmets are strongly recommended.
Adult (18+) Shinny - Adult Shinny is open to all adults aged 18+ who wish to participate in a game of pick up hockey. Teams will be decided upon arrival, goalies play for free. All players must wear helmets and gloves. Full equipment is strongly recommended.
Family Stick & Puck - These skates are open to families who wish to practice their hockey skills. Work on basic stick handling, shooting and skating skills. Each child, aged 12 and younger, must be accompanied on the ice by an adult aged 18+. Each group can have up to 2 adults for a maximum of 5 people. All children must wear helmets and gloves.
Figure Skating Drop-In - This skate time is for experienced skaters, with CanSkate STAR level one or higher, to help individuals practice jumps, spins, and the fundamentals of figure skating. Skate Canada rules apply. Coaches are free.
Parent & Tot Skate - These skates are open to families with young children, adults and seniors who wish to enjoy a family fun environment. Children aged 6 and younger must be accompanied on the ice by an adult, parent or guardian. Skating aids are permitted on the ice.
Public Skate - These skates are open to participants of all ages. Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult aged 16 . Skating aids are permitted in designated areas only. Skate Patrol staff provide on-ice supervision during all public skates.
Youth Shinny - These shinnies are open to youth aged 13-17 who wish to improve their hockey skills and get some extra ice time. Pick-up games are planned by those in attendance and goalies play for free. All players must wear helmets and gloves; full equipment is highly recommended.
Public Skate Rules are posted in each arena lobby. King Township reserves the right to deny access to individuals deemed to be in violation of these rules.
- Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult AGED 16+.
- Helmets are highly recommended for new skaters and children under 8 years of age.
- Helmets and gloves are mandatory for all shinny participants.
- The Ontario Recreation Facilities Association and the Township of King strongly recommends full equipment to be worn; helmets and glove protection are mandatory.
- Skate aids are allowed during Parent & Tot Skate and in designated areas during Public Skate.
- Wheelchairs are welcome at all recreational skates.
- All participants must be wearing skates while on the ice.
- All programs are subject to a 10 minute ice resurfacing.
- NO SKATE RENTALS AVAILABLE
Parent & Tot (children 6 & under) FREE 55+ Skate FREE Public Skate $2.50/skater Public Skate Family Season Pass (4 people with a max. of 2 adults)
$163.85/family Family Stick & Puck (children 12 & under) $12.00/family Youth Shinny (ages 13-17) $6.00/skater; GOALIES FREE Adult Shinny (ages 18+) $9.00/skater; GOALIES FREE 55+ Shinny $6.00/skater; GOALIES FREE Figure Skating Drop-In $9.00/skater; COACHES FREE
What the package includes:
- Admission for 50 people to the scheduled public skate
- Four hour room rental
- Tables and chairs
Renters are welcome to bring their own decorations, food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Fees:
$253.43/package for residents
$278.77/package for non-residents
To book the party package please contact facilitybooking@king.ca
Recreational Drop-In Programs
55+ Drop-In Basketball - For participants 55+ only, this program is open to all skill levels. No registration is required, must pay at front desk prior to entering the gym.
Art Club - Are you feeling artsy? Join the fun at the Kids' Create Drop-In Art Club every Saturday Morning at the KHCC! Participants may drop-in anytime during the scheduled time frame for the child's age group and enjoy new activities each week. Please note that adults must stay on site with their child(ren) but may view the museum galleries (free admission with a child attending).
Badminton - Play as singles or doubles, participants are required to bring their own racquets and birdies.
Basketball - Looking to shoot some hoops on your own or maybe start a pick-up game? Then you need to check out our drop in basketball program. This program is open to all skill levels. No registration is required.
Gym Playgroup - Join us for a fun and active program for participants 1 - 5. Kids climb, jump, ride and play in our new gymnasium equipped with all new sports equipment and toys. Indoor shoes are required.
Pickleball - Pickleball is an easy to lean paddle sport which can be played by anyone, regardless of age or athletic ability. Grab a partner for a quick match or play as doubles. This program is open to all skill levels and no registration is required. Indoor shoes are required. Players need to bring their own paddle.
Playgroup - Through stories, songs, crafts and active play, participants will develop their emerging social, cognitive, gross and fine motor skills.
Volleyball - Taking place at the New Municipal Centre. 2 Volleyball courts will be set up. Come out and enjoy an evening of volleyball. This program is open to all skill levels. No registration is required.
Walk & Talk - Need a warm place to get some steps in this winter? Come walk and talk around the gymnasium at the King Township Municipal Centre. All ages welcome, indoor shoes needed and no strollers in the gym. Stroller parking is available in the hallway.
This program is a slow-paced, low impact course specifically designed for seniors 55+ who are looking to strengthen the muscles they use in their everyday life. Seniors also engage in light but effective exercises known to improve balance and coordination. To register please email darlene@mmphysio.ca. Admission is free.
This program will run in-person at the following locations:
Nobleton Arena & Community Centre: Tuesdays & Fridays 1pm-1:45pm
Trisan Centre: Tuesdays 2:15pm-3pm & 3pm-3:45pm, Fridays 9:45am-10:30am & 10:30am-11:15am
Program cancellation notices will be published here as program disruptions or changes occur throughout the session. Please check back regularly for up-to-date information!
JANUARY 25, 2023 - CANCELLED - DROP-IN VOLLEYBALL (7:30PM - 9:00PM) at the King Township Municipal Centre
Public Swimming
The Township of King has one outdoor pool located at 15 Old King Rd., Nobleton. The Nobleton Lions Outdoor Pool was closed in the summers of 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
For the 2022 season, the Township has made the difficult decision to keep the Nobleton Lions Outdoor Pool closed for the summer season. All aquatic programming, including swimming lessons and public swims, has been cancelled.
The decision not to reopen the pool was made with great difficulty and careful consideration. King has been unable to locate, hire, and secure a sufficient level of certified aquatics staff to safely operate the pool for the coming 2022 summer season. This is a problem facing municipalities across Canada, resulting in pool closures and reduced service.
The Township is also facing technical issues with the Nobleton Lions Outdoor Pool. Township staff began performing maintenance and repair work in March 2022, and continues to work toward a successful resolution.
Outdoor Rinks
Please note Outdoor Rinks are closed for the 2022/23 season. Updated January 16, 2023: Outdoor Ice rinks have not yet opened due to the above average daily temperatures. As the outdoor ice rinks are un-refrigerated and ice is built on top of asphalt, we require 5-6 days where the daily temperature is at least -10 degrees consistently to build the ice and for the daily temperature to remain consistent at around or below -2 degrees to maintain the ice. As soon as the weather cooperates, we will be building ice outdoors. In the meantime, we invite residents to skate indoors during our public skating sessions.
Location Hours of Operation Current Status (Updated February 2, 2022) Memorial Park
25 Doctors Lane
King City ON
*Natural outdoor rink8:30am-8:30pm CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
Nobleton Sports Park
15 Old King Road
Nobleton ON
*Natural outdoor rink8:30am-8:30pm CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
Cold Creek Conservation Area
14125 11th Concession
Nobleton ON
*Pond (Click here for a map)10am-4pm CLOSED FOR THE SEASON PLEASE REMAIN OFF OF THE ICE SURFACES WHEN RINKS ARE CLOSED.
DO NOT SKATE ON STORMWATER PONDS, AS THEY ARE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND NOT DESIGNED OR INTENDED FOR RECREATIONAL USE.
Please abide by the Outdoor Rinks Skate Schedule below. Shinny is permitted only during allotted time slots. Please also see below for when figure skating is permitted:
- Every Tuesday, figure skating will be permitted at the Memorial Park (King City) rink from 6:30pm-8:30pm
- Every Thursday, figure skating will be permitted at the Nobleton Sports Park (Nobleton) rink from 6:30pm-8:30pm
- Staff are on-site during operating hours, but rinks are unsupervised. Please do not skate on the rinks outside of operating hours.
- The maximum capacity is posted at each rink.
- Skating is on a first-come-first-serve basis.
- Please limit your time on the ice to one hour if other participants are waiting to skate. Please be courteous so everyone can enjoy outdoor skating.
- Shinny is only permitted during allotted time slots.
- Flooding and maintenance closures are at the discretion of the staff, depending on ice surface and weather conditions. Please exit the ice surface upon staff request.
- Masks and helmets are HIGHLY recommended.
- Please make every effort to maintain a distance of at least 2 metres between yourself and other skaters.
- There are no washrooms available. Please plan accordingly.
- Please follow all Public Health COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions and stay home if you or anyone in your household is ill.