The Loop is a free outdoor ice-skating trail located in Bannerman Park, which can be accessed from Rennie's Mill Road, Circular Road, Bannerman Road and Military Road.

The Loop opens for the season when temperatures are consistently low enough to make and maintain the ice surface. Call the Loop Line at 709-733-LOOP (5667) to learn if it is open. When weather or ice conditions are unsafe and not suitable for skating, the Loop will close and we will update the Loop Line – so be sure to call before you head out!

When temperatures consistently rise and ice can no longer be safely maintained The Loop will close for the season. This will be announced on the City's website, social media and the Loop Line.

Hours

Once opened for the season The Loop is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. We temporarily close the surface for routine maintenance:

• Tuesday to Thursday: 1 to 2 p.m.
• Friday to Monday: 1 to 2 p.m. and 4 to 5 p.m.

Skating is not permitting while ice maintenance is taking place.

Parking

There is a parking lot off Bannerman Road with a three-hour parking limit. On-street parking is available in the area except where parking restrictions and/or signage indicates otherwise.

Safety

For the enjoyment and safety of all:

• You must wear skates on the ice.
• CSA approved helmets are recommended.
• Skating aids for the mobility impaired are permitted, but other equipment is not (i.e. hockey sticks, pucks, strollers, sleds, chairs).
• Skate forward at a leisurely pace.
• Racing, speed skating, backwards or figure skating are not permitted.
• Dangerous behavior (horseplay, throwing snow) is not permitted.
• No more than two people can join hands while skating (no chain skating).
• Food and drink are not permitted on the ice.
• Smoking and alcohol are not permitted anywhere in Bannerman Park (or any city parks).
• Do not carry children, including babies in wraps, while on the ice.
• Do not stop on the ice. If you must stop, move off the ice first.
• Dogs or other pets are not allowed on the ice.