skate trail Admission and registration

The Storybook Gardens outdoor winter skating trail opens for the winter season Saturday, December 4, 2021, weather permitting. The 250-metre, 10,000 square foot trail winds through the beautiful grounds of Storybook Gardens and offers a unique skating experience.

The skating trail is open Tuesday through Sunday this winter, weather permitting. Program time slots include:

Tuesday and Wednesday from 2:00 to 3:45 p.m., 4:00 to 5:45 p.m. and 6:00 to 7:45 p.m.
Thursday and Friday from 1:30 to 3:15 p.m. and 3:30 to 5:15 p.m.
Saturday from 10:00 to 11:45 a.m., 12:00 to 1:45 p.m., 2:00 to 3:45 p.m., 4:00 to 5:45 p.m., and 6:00 to 7:45 p.m.
Sunday from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., 1:30 to 3:15 p.m. and 3:30 to 5:15 p.m.

Access to the registration is available through PLAY YOUR WAY online, 519-661-5575 and at Citi Plaza.

skate trail ADMISSION FEES

Winter admission = $4.50 per adult, $3.50 per child (helmets required for children 5 years of age or under)

*Children under 24 months are admitted free but need to be registered for the program for park capacity compliance.

Wheelchairs and strollers welcome on the ice. Sledge available for guests upon request.

Registration dates:

The month of December 2021 will be available for registration beginning December 1, 2021. Time slots will be released one month at a time.

Each guest registered to enter the park is required to complete the City of London Health Assessment. Guests are required to sign in at the entrance and record all guest names and a contact number for contract tracing.

Private rentals are sold out for the 2022 season.

winter Admission TIMESLOTS

Access to our skate trail is by registration only. Please see below for available timeslots:

Monday 4:00 to 5:45 p.m. and 6:00 to 7:45 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday from 2:00 to 3:45 p.m., 4:00 to 5:45 p.m. and 6:00 to 7:45 p.m.
Thursday and Friday from 1:30 to 3:15 p.m. and 3:30 to 5:15 p.m.
Saturday from 10:00 to 11:45 a.m., 12:00 to 1:45 p.m., 2:00 to 3:45 p.m., 4:00 to 5:45 p.m., and 6:00 to 7:45 p.m.
Sunday from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., 1:30 to 3:15 p.m. and 3:30 to 5:15 p.m.

Please note: All timeslots are subject to change. In case of inclement weather or unfavorable attraction conditions, the session will be cancelled and a refund will be issued to all participants.

Food Services

Beavertails concession is open for evenings and weekends only.

Menu: Beavertails, fries, hot and cold drinks.

Preferred payment method is debit or credit. We accept cash.

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City of London Recreation Programs

Storybook Gardens

Storybook Gardens provides families with fun and special memories to last a lifetime. Open all year round, we have something for the whole family no matter the season. From the On the Riverbank Splash Pad in the Summer, a skate trail in the Winter, to rides, games, entertainment, and beautiful gardens, Storybook is a special destination for a family outing at any time of the year!

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Current Hours

TIMESLOTS:

Monday from 4:00 to 5:45 p.m. and 6:00 to 7:45 p.m. (Beavertails is closed on Monday's)

Tuesday and Wednesday from 2:00 to 3:45 p.m., 4:00 to 5:45 p.m. and 6:00 to 7:45 p.m.

Thursday and Friday from 1:30 to 3:15 p.m. and 3:30 to 5:15 p.m.

Saturday from 10:00 to 11:45 a.m., 12:00 to 1:45 p.m., 2:00 to 3:45 p.m., 4:00 to 5:45 p.m., and 6:00 to 7:45 p.m.

Sunday from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., 1:30 to 3:15 p.m. and 3:30 to 5:15 p.m.

All guests must pre-register for a timeslot including children under 24 mths. Our park capacity is limited and guests not registered will not be admitted.

Private rentals are sold out for the 2022 season.