Elgin Barrow is the #1 rink in Richmond Hill. It's the home ice for all local rep teams: Stars,…read moreKings, Coyotes. The town's hockey office is here too, right behind the spectators seats of the main ice pad. The main rink has enough seats to host a Jr A or an OHL game. Alas, there is no JrA or OHL team in Richmond Hill. Hence these seats probably never get warm. The way this rink is built, the pillars and columns supporting the roof may block the view for those sitting the upper rows, which is a minus. That's just the way they used to build rinks bank in the day. The arena is warmer than most yet the ice is of decent quality. They have recently renovated the entire arena and the rink has received a sound proofing upgrade. Now it's not as echoey and noisy as before. The secondary rink has only a couple of small benches for the spectators. You can also watch the game or the practice through the glass from the hallway upstairs. The snack shop is usually open and offers coffee, tea and a limited variety of snacks. The pro shop is hardly ever works. At least I have not seen it open in a long while. There is one or two party rooms that are frequently booked for birthdays and other events. There are a few parking spots near the main entrance. There is a time limit there and the town is quick to write a ticket (don't ask me how I know LOL). There is a huge parking lot behind the building, in between the arena and the baseball diamond. And even more parking across the street.

A moment of nostalgia overcame me when, during a random yelp search, I came across this Yelp…read morelisting. As a kid growing up in Richmond Hill, this was minor league hockey Mecca. I can still recall getting my house league hockey assignments in novice and atom and knowing that the games would be in either Elgin Mills East or Elgin Mills west arena. As mentioned already, one side is definitely meant for the likes of a junior team, a seemingly larger ice surface, and tons of seating (far more than a gang of parents huddled together watching a 6am practice can fill). Having a game here as a youngster was like being drafter and playing in the NHL. The other side (much smaller) was meant for younger teams, house league, summer hockey, etc. While the spectator areas were limited, the best seats in the house were from the enclosed viewing deck above. Funny story about the latter, I was once playing goalie in house league and had been just told about the aggressive style of play of the once great Ron Hextal... I took the story far too literally and leveled a kid on the other team with an unsuspecting goalie paddle to the back. Ohhhh boy. Somehow I avoided getting into trouble Ha ha. But you can be the didn't come near MY crease ever again. Glad to hear it's received some much needed renovations as even playing here as a 7-10 year old in the early '90s I could tell the place needed work. But it was home, it's where I got my start and if I'm lucky enough to have kids one day, I'd love to see them play here one day (even if it's just a visiting game). How's that for a #TBT style review.

Formerly known as Scarborough City Hall before amalgamation, this facility opened in 1973 has been…read moreshowing it's age for a very long time. It still has Toronto city services on the 5 floors on the east wing of the Civic Centre while the Toronto District School Board occupies the 4 floors on the west wing. City of Toronto services includes: a new...the 100th Toronto Public library, a Wedding Chapel, Tax & Water, Traffic Services, City Clerk, City Planning Services, Fire Services, etc. An existing ground floor area is being renovated for a Dental Clinic (which will move from 160 Borough Drive next door that is also home to a Health Clinic). Outside, there's a waterfall and a reflecting pool which becomes a skating rinks in winter plus the surrounding Albert Campbell Square. Many City of Toronto plus community groups hold events here year round. Examples include job fairs and concerts. The Scarborough Town Centre mall and a transit hub for the TTC and GO Transit is just minutes away too!

This review is for the Albert Campbell Square. What a lovely place to get away from the hustle and…read morebustle of the Scarborough Towne Centre and Subway station. This oasis of calm is found between the Scarborough Civic Centre and Scarborough Town Centre. Came here during the lunch rush and just took a look around at the sculptures and architecture. Sat down at one of the many benches (they have many tables as well) shaded by the trees and enjoyed listening to the birds and the sound of the man made waterfall. After my moment of calm I headed to the busy Towne Centre, I was ready to face the masses.

I always try to avoid going to Crosby Memorial Community Centre for any activities or event or…read moreclasses. Compared to other Markham's Community Centre this is the worse of them all facilities wise. The equipment here: mats, dumb bells are all so dirty! Then I found out that Crosby was "opened in 1928 with an arena pad with a sand floor base and four dressing rooms. In 1959 the sand floor was converted to concrete. Additions were made to the arena in 1962 and 1971, and in 1974 seating was added." 1928!!! Even the newest additional was added in 1974..... The only good thing about coming to Crosby is it is right inside Old Unionville. Ended up a lot of the participates ended up coming to the various coffee shops and cafes after their practise sessions!

A single rink. They have hockey and curling! Located at the end of Unionville Main Street, it is…read moreone of the locations where the Tony Roman hockey tournament gets played. And I think this might be the home of the Unionville skating club as well.

Centennial Arena is part of the Centennial Recreation Centre…read more A Skate, Swim, Fitness, Dance, Vollyeball multi-usage facility. The main attraction is location, location, location. Also parking, parking, parking. On the occasion I meet up with Friends on Friday evenings for skating, this is it. Reason aside from the above, is the scheduling of their Friday night skate. Public Skate 7:30 - 9pm Adult Skate 9:15 - 10:45pm The two skate times are in two different arenas but considering the combination, a three-hour skate is more than satisfying. The cost of such a facility is the popularity, too much of a crowd during Public Skate althought Adult Skate is more than comfortable but the Adult Skate doesn't have boards for those beginner Adults. TGIF. Enjoy Dinner with Friends. Go for some recreational Skating.

Nothing too special about this place. Does it job of being a suitable arena / conference center…read more Nothing too special other than free parking.

This was a great community that we could have different sports here. We were here for my kid's…read morerecreational swim. The community center was big and included many different sports, even the hockey game. There was a separate building for Tennis too. There were 2 big swimming pools. One for adults and one for kids. The kids pool is warmer than the adult one. There is a massage pool on the side corner. Parent can view onsite. We live a bit far away, but the schedule for parent and tod is pretty good here. We like to come here.

Great place to hang out and get work done - lots of quiet space in the library. The rink is cold -…read moreas it should be - bring a sweater.

Richmond Hill curling club is conveniently located off Elgin Mills Road. The club features a…read morelounge, dining, and bar space. There is an asham store inside the club in case you need to buy gear. The ice Shed boasts 6 lanes. The instructors at the club are well educated and extremely experienced. The club offers affordable rates for curling and many leagues to participate in. Max is the assistant coordinator at the club and has been a pleasure to work with while coordinating a Corporate Bonspiel. If you have not had the chance to try curling before, definitely consider a learn to curl session here!

So we went on a deal with Groupon for the first time to the Richmond Hill Curling Club, which…read moreallows us to learn the game, and it was a great experience. For $20 (deal with groupon, usually its more expensive if you join their league) we had the entire rink for 2 hours, and played four lengths. I'm a beginner curler and I had a great time and want to go back to give it a try. If you don't know the rules for curling, look it up, and give it a try. Its not the most exciting game, but it definitely is a social game, and will allow you to meet some new people. Just remember to dress up as its cold out there, and wear shoes that are clean, otherwise you mark up the ice.

This is a really cute skate trail that's actually in the GTA! There are others in Muskoka and such,…read morebut those are such a trek. This one is also conveniently located by the Tom Graham Arena so there are facilities and parking nearby. They had an art show the day we were going so the lot was quite full on the side closest to he community center but there was still a lot of parking spots farther on. The skate trail actually has a little dedicated area for changing that's indoors or they have tables and benches outside (fingers might get cold!). It's a trail through some trees that kind of loops around so it's a lot more interesting than going around in circles. They play music as well to add to the liveliness.

Awesome skating trail! Smaller than I imagined but nevertheless still fun for an hour or two. It is…read morefree and they don't have skate rentals on site. Come in the mornings when there are less people. Many families come here with smaller children who are trying to learn too. There are no borders around the trail so be careful of skating off trail. Plenty of parking, and the Zamboni comes every 1.5hr or so.

Make no mistake - this is still the best rink in the entire GTA - and has been for decades. From…read morethe perfect 200x85 ice surface, to the comfortable size of the dressing rooms and hallways, to the individual plastic seats numbering about a thousand or so - this arena is the very best!!!!!

For every Lap around the Rink I skate, I salivate even more…read more Popcorn($3.00+) smell WAFTING through the plexiglass. Mere 10-feet away from the Goal Line, just out of reach. North York Centennial Centre is convenient located behind Centennial Library. Walking distance to Northview Heights Secondary and North York General. I see plenty of people especially Teens walking here instead of driving. Home to the North York Rangers therefore its unlike most Rinks I've been. The area is very open concept, bright and full of laughter and excitement. Plenty of benches to change into Skates. Half side of Stadium Seats for observers. Skate Sharpening/Lazering available. Even saw some posting of Skates for sale. As said above, a Food Shop with the basics; Hotdog, Chips, Coffee/Tea, Pop. This 1-Rink is more than a facility for the General Public but for Competitive Hockey. Monday night Public Skate 6:45 - 8:00 pm. It was a pleasant skate and I believe the open environment made it so. There was more Parents skating with Children rather than observing from the side. That made the Youth-to-Adult ratio more balanced than other Public Skate locations. Although Skate-time is less than 1.50 hrs, I felt comfort in this surrounding.