Imran Shahid

Centennial Park is a large and scenic park, perfect for family outings with its vast green spaces and numerous picnic areas. It's particularly beautiful during cherry blossom season, with the blooming colors of the cherry blossom trees. The park also has a fun playground that keeps young kids entertained. With a large parking area, it easily accommodates weekend crowds, though it can get busy. Winter brings its own joy here, with the snowy hills perfect for tobogganing. A wonderful visit any season!

Chinguacousy Park Skate Trail is a great spot for outdoor fun during winter! Its expansive area offers ample space for skaters of all levels. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned skater, this trail caters to everyone, providing an ideal spot for practice and learn ice skating on your own. The area is large enough for children to safely learn to skate. The rink is well maintained and convenient facilities like skate rentals and sharpening services enhance the experience and it's free if you bring your own skates.

Celebration Square located in the heart of Mississauga downtown repurposes it's splash pad into a picturesque outdoor ice skating venue during winter. The area is large enough and can easily accomodate a large number of skaters. The ice surface is maintained very well and the Zamboni regularly cleans the ice, the rink maintenance is better as compared to other public outdoor rinks. The facility is ideal for individuals at any skill level, whether they're just starting out or seasoned experts on the ice. Additionally, the heated area provides a cozy retreat for warming up. The underground parking is free during the weekends. A must-visit destination for a fun outdoor activity during the winter!

During winter, the fountain area is converted into an public ice rink and is free if you bring your own skates. You also have the option to rent skates for a fee. It gets a bit busy during the weekend but the space is enough for everyone to enjoy the ice. The surface gets a bit rough with all the skaters but it's still a fun winter activity for the whole family. The area is quiet picturesque and you can take some nice picture specially at night when the Toronto sign is lit up in the dark.

Gage Park is a very beautiful park specially during the winter with it's free outdoor ice skating rink. The rink is surrounded by beautiful lighting making it a delight to skate at night. Skate rentals and sharpening is also available. Rentals cost $15 for 2 hours and $10 for kids aged 12 and under, helmets are also available to rent at $5. The rink is open daily from 5pm-10pm and 10am-10pm on Saturday and Sunday. Underground parking is available in City Hall. Overall a nice option for a winter outdoor family activity.