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• "§ 608-21. Skating" contains the rules for skating on public rinks in Toronto as of 2012. This rule is contained in the parks by-law - also known as Chapter 608 of the Toronto Municipal Code.

Part of City Of Toronto Bylaws Regulatory View: Skating Rinks

The Municipal Code is regularly up-dated. To find the most recent version of the parks by-law, go to the Table of Contents for the Code. The Parks by-law is under Part II - General By-laws. Click on Chapter 608 - Parks-by-law. In between the updates, look for possible changes to this and other by-laws on the same City website or call the city clerk's office.

See also CELOS's 2009 Summary - Toronto Parks by-law ch. 608 - done with a view to looking at how the parks by-law affects people and groups working to enliven public space.

§ 608-21. Skating.

• A. On a natural ice surface posted and designated for skating, or an artificial ice surface located in a park, no person shall:
  • (1) Use speed skates unless authorized by permit or in a posted area in accordance with posted conditions;
  • (2) Skate or act in a manner as to interfere with or endanger any other person using the surface;
  • (3) Use a stick of any kind except in accordance with posted conditions; or
  • (4) Disregard the instructions or information provided by designated ice patrollers, rink guards or supervisors.
• B. No person shall access or skate on a natural ice surface in a park where it is posted to prohibit it.

Chapter 608 of the Municipal code