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Moody Park Arena

Moody Park Arena

701 Eighth Avenue
New Westminster, BC V3M 2R2

Hours of operation

View the up-to-date schedule for drop-in skating:
newwestcity.ca/skating

Front Counter
Mon & Wed: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm & 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Tue: 12:00 - 8:00 pm
Thurs: 12:00 - 6:00 pm
Fri: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sat-Sun: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm


Holiday Hours are updated for holidays and long weekends.

Temporary Parking Impacts Due to the Massey Theatre Renovation Project, parking may be harder to find than usual February 6 to April 4, 2025. All of Moody Park Arena’s dedicated parking stalls will remain available to our patrons. Please leave extra time to arrive, walk, or use public transportation.   

 

50th Anniversary Celebration

Take a trip down memory lane to celebrate Moody Park Arena turning 50. Walk on the ice to write your Moody Park Arena memories on the ice between 3:30-5:00 pm. Mayor Johnstone will say a few words, followed by cake in the lobby. Jump into the photo booth, put your name in the prize draw, and more!  

Saturday, March 29
3:30-5:00 pm     50th Anniversary Celebration. No skating. Free. 
6:30-8:00 pm     Skate on the written memories at Family Skate. Admission fees apply.

Decade Public Skates

Skate through the decades at Public Skate, March 24 - 29. Starting with the 70's on Monday, each Public Skate will feature musical hits from a different decade, and photo displays sharing the arena's history will be in the lobby. Costumes are optional. Admission fees apply. 

Mon., March 24, 6:30-8:00 pm   70’s Public Skate
Tue., March 25, 6:30-8:00 pm     80’s Public Skate
Wed., March 26, 6:30-8:00 pm   90’s Public Skate
Thu., March 27, 7:00-8:30 pm     00’s Public Skate
Fri., March 28, 6:30-8:00 pm       10’s Public Skate

Notice of Photography
Photographers may be present and recording photographs and video at the events listed above. The City of New Westminster is authorized by section 26 of the British Columbia Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act to collect the images or recordings of people attending this event, for publication in brochures, websites, social media, leisure guides, advertisements and other promotional material the City creates. For questions regarding the collection of personal information, please contact the FOI & Privacy Coordinator at

Moody Park Arena is dedicated to offering innovative lessons, affordable services and customer service excellence.

, Manager, Arenas & Queen's Park
, Program Coordinator, Arenas

  • Skating Lesson Transfer Chart

    Switch from 2023 to 2024 Lesson Names

    Starting in the Winter 2024 season, lesson titles are changing. If your last class was before Fall 2023, you may need to refer to the chart below to know which class to register in.

    Old Name New Name
    Parent and Tot Skating – Caregiver & Tot Lessons
    Preschool Level 1 – Snowball Skating Level 01 – Preschool
    Preschool Level 2 – Icepuppy Skating Level 02 – Preschool
    Preschool Level 3 – Snowbunny Skating Level 03 – Preschool
    Preschool Level 4 – Snowflake Skating Level 04 – Preschool
    Preschool Level 5 – Icicle Skating Level 05 – Preschool
    School Age Level 1 – Snowball Skating Level 01 – Children
    School Age Level 2 – Snowflake Skating Level 02 – Children
    School Age Level 3 – Icicle Skating Level 03 – Children
    School Age Level 4 – Iceberg Skating Level 04 – Children
    School Age Level 5 – Polar Bear Skating Level 05 – Children
    School Age Level 6 – Snowman Skating Level 06 – Children
    School Age Level 7 – Penguin Skating Level 07 – Children
    Home Learners Skating Skating Home Learners – Children
    MPA Figure Skating Figure Skating Level 01 – Children
    Hot Shot Tot Hockey 1 Ice Hockey – Level 01 – Preschool
    Hot Shot Tot Hockey 2 Ice Hockey – Level 02 – Preschool
    Goal Getters 1 Ice Hockey – Level 01 – Children
    Goal Getters 2 Ice Hockey – Level 02 – Children
    Adult Skating Level 1 Skating Level 1 – Adult/Youth
    Adult Skating Level 2 Skating Level 2 – Adult/Youth
    Adult Skating Level 3 Skating Level 3 – Adult/Youth

     

    2024 Lesson Equivalency Chart

    Skating Level 01, 02, 03 – Preschool Skating Level 01 – Children
    Skating Level 04 – Preschool Skating Level 02 – Children
    Skating Level 05 – Preschool Skating Level 03 – Children

     

    2024 Special Program Requirements

      Prerequisite Required
    Ice Hockey – Level 01 – Preschool Skating Level 03 – Preschool
    Ice Hockey – Level 01 – Children Skating Level 02 – Children
    Figure Skating Level 01 – Children Skating Level 04 - Children

     

  • Dryfloor Programs

    Lacross, Ball Hockey, and more!

    In the spring, Moody Park Arena melts the ice to accommodate indoor lacrosse, ball hockey, and other dryfloor programs.

    Register for Programs

  • CONCESSION

    Warm up after a skate with a hot chocolate or enjoy a bag of fresh popcorn! Beverages and snacks are available.

    We also have skating related merchandise including laces, lace tighteners, and hockey tape.

    Concession is open during public skate and lesson program times.


  • Skate Shop

    Do you need to rent skates or borrow a helmet? We have a large selection of quality equipment for use at public skates and lessons. Our friendly, experienced staff can also provide advice if you are looking to purchase your own equipment. We also offer skate sharpening.

    Services are available during public skate and lesson program times.

  • History [PDF] - 113KB