Riverdale Park East
This 18-hectare park near Danforth Avenue and Broadview Avenue is popular for winter tobogganing and views of downtown Toronto skyline. Riverdale Park East features two ball diamonds, three multipurpose sports fields, a running track, seven tennis courts, an artificial outdoor ice rink and ball hockey pad, a picnic area and a children's playground. The ice rink features a hockey pad which is also a pleasure pad. There are change rooms for changing into skates. There is a nice playground to the east of the rink. A naturalized area at the north end of the park has many recreational trails ideal for walking. Located at the north entrance to the park on Broadview Avenue is the Riverdale Park East Outdoor Pool.
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- Ward: 30
- District: Toronto East York
- TTC Information: Take the Broadview streetcar two stops past the Danforth and walk down the stairs to the rink.
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Skating
Learn to Skate programs, beginner to advanced, focus on orientation to ice and skating techniques. Course prerequisites are indicated. All Adult participants must wear a CSA approved hockey helmet.
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Learn to Skate - Beginner (19yrs and over)
Jan-06-2019 to Feb-24-2019, Sun, 3 - 3:45pm
Learn to Skate - Beginner (19yrs and over)
Jan-08-2019 to Feb-26-2019, Tue, 8:15 - 9pm
Development of balance and posture. Introduction to forward skating, gliding, stopping and backward skating.
Prerequisite: Level 1 is for participants who are new to skating or are unable to skate the width of the ice surface with a glide. Participants should be able to stand and walk on skates with straight ankles off the ice.
Participants must wear a CSA approved hockey helmet.
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Learn To Skate - Level 1 (6 - 12yrs)
Jan-06-2019 to Feb-24-2019, Sun, 1:30 - 2:15pm
Learn To Skate - Level 1 (6 - 12yrs)
Jan-06-2019 to Feb-24-2019, Sun, 2:15 - 3pm
Learn To Skate - Level 1 (6 - 12yrs)
Jan-06-2019 to Feb-24-2019, Sun, 3 - 3:45pm
Learn to Skate - Level 1 (6 - 12yrs)
Jan-08-2019 to Feb-26-2019, Tue, 6 - 6:45pm
Learn to Skate- Level 1 (6 - 12yrs)
Jan-08-2019 to Feb-26-2019, Tue, 6:45 - 7:30pm
Learn to Skate - Level 1 (6 - 12yrs)
Jan-08-2019 to Feb-26-2019, Tue, 7:30 - 8:15pm
Development of forward gliding, stopping, backward skating. Introduction to one foot glides and backward gliding.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Level 1 or participant can skate (with a glide) the length of the ice without falling.
Participants must wear a CSA approved hockey helmet.
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Learn to Skate - Level 2 (6 - 12yrs)
Jan-06-2019 to Feb-24-2019, Sun, 2:15 - 3pm
Learn to Skate - Level 2 (6 - 12yrs)
Jan-06-2019 to Feb-24-2019, Sun, 3:45 - 4:30pm
Learn to Skate - Level 2 (6 - 12yrs)
Jan-08-2019 to Feb-26-2019, Tue, 7:30 - 8:15pm
Development of backward stopping, backwards gliding and edges. Introduction to cross-overs, slalom skating, 2 foot turns.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Level 2 or participant is able to glide on one foot, skate backwards and stop.
Participants must wear a CSA approved hockey helmet.
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Learn To Skate - Level 3 (6 - 12yrs)
Jan-06-2019 to Feb-24-2019, Sun, 3:45 - 4:30pm
Children will receive an orientation to the ice surface and will learn the basics of skating through games and songs. Participants should be able to stand and walk on skates with straight ankles off the ice. It is mandatory that all preschool participants wear a CSA approved hockey helmet with a full face mask.
For Caregiver and Tot programs, the caregiver accompanying the child on the ice must also wear a CSA approved hockey helmet.
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Learn to Skate - with Caregiver (3 - 5yrs)
Jan-06-2019 to Feb-24-2019, Sun, 1:30 - 2pm
Learn to Skate - Beginner (3 - 5yrs)
Jan-06-2019 to Feb-24-2019, Sun, 2 - 2:30pm
Learn to Skate - Beginner (3 - 5yrs)
Jan-06-2019 to Feb-24-2019, Sun, 2:30 - 3pm
Learn to Skate - Beginner (3 - 5yrs)
Jan-06-2019 to Feb-24-2019, Sun, 3 - 3:30pm
Learn to Skate - Beginner (3 - 5yrs)
Jan-06-2019 to Feb-24-2019, Sun, 3:30 - 4pm
Learn to Skate - With Caregiver (3 - 5yrs)
Jan-06-2019 to Feb-24-2019, Sun, 4 - 4:30pm
Learn to Skate - With Caregiver (3 - 5yrs)
Jan-08-2019 to Feb-26-2019, Tue, 5:30 - 6pm
Learn to Skate - Beginner (3 - 5yrs)
Jan-08-2019 to Feb-26-2019, Tue, 6 - 6:30pm
Learn to Skate - Beginner (3 - 5yrs)
Jan-08-2019 to Feb-26-2019, Tue, 6:30 - 7pm
Learn to Skate - Beginner (3 - 5yrs)
Jan-08-2019 to Feb-26-2019, Tue, 7 - 7:30pm
Learn to Skate programs, beginner to advanced, focus on orientation to ice and skating techniques. Course prerequisites are indicated. All Youth participants must wear a CSA approved hockey helmet.
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Learn to Skate - Beginner (13 - 18yrs)
Jan-08-2019 to Feb-26-2019, Tue, 8:15 - 9pm
| Facility Type | Quantity | Facility Rating * |
|---|---|---|
| Ball Diamond | 2 | B |
| Bike Trail | 1 | |
| Dogs Off-Leash Area | 1 | |
| Drinking Fountain | 1 | |
| Fieldhouse | 1 | |
| Multipurpose Field | 3 | B |
| Multipurpose Room | 1 | B |
| Outdoor Pool | 1 | B |
| Outdoor Table Tennis | 2 | |
| Outdoor track | 1 | |
| Picnic Site | 2 | |
| Playground | 1 | |
| Washroom Facility | 1 |
* Facilities can be available to permit. Permit rates are dependent on facility rating of Premium, A, B or C and your group category. Use the Facility Classifications and Rating Criteria to learn more about amenities that might be available at each facility.
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