Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre
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A year-round multi-sport facility with 2 NHL-sized rinks and 2 multipurpose rooms
Enjoy public skates for all ages, skating lessons, or join a hockey, figure skating, ringette or other community-based sport group. In the spring and summer watch for indoor dry floor options, such as pickleball and summer camps, or participate with a community group like lacrosse or ball hockey.
EV charging stations
Starting November 13, 2024, we’ll be installing 25 new EV stations, ready for use by mid-January 2025. Installation will take about 4 weeks. 6-7 parking spaces will be phased out at a time to minimize impact.
Schedules and fees
Activities
Browse our wide range of winter activities today. Registration is now open!
You can register for skating lessons 30 days in advance of the lesson start date at 10 am if you are a Burnaby resident, or 27 days in advance at 10 am if you are not.
Facility features
- Rink A - NHL-sized rink with 263 seating capacity
- Rink B - NHL-sized rink with 148 seating capacity
- Skate rental shop
- Meeting room - 86 sq. m. and can accommodate up to 47 people for a seated event
- Multi-purpose room - 178 sq. m. and can accommodate up to 96 for a seated event
- Warm-side arena viewing
- Universal gender neutral washrooms
- Outdoor rooftop patio for special events
- Concession for special events
Rosemary Brown accepts rental requests for the following spaces:
- Rink A
- Rink B
- Meeting Room
- Multipurpose room
For rental inquires, please email [email protected] for more details.
You can rent hockey and figure skates at our shop for a fee. Helmets are available at no charge. Rosemary Brown Arena has skating assists available for people with disabilities.
Our Toonie Skate admission fee includes skate and helmet rental available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please note: A CSA-approved helmet is mandatory for all skating lessons and children 12 years and under.
A person 16 years of age or older must accompany children 7 years of age or younger on the ice or floor. The ratio of child to accompanying persons must be no greater than 3 to 1. We recommend that as parents, you don't leave your children under 10 years of age unaccompanied at our facility. For children 12 years and under, a CSA-approved helmet is mandatory.
Parking
There are 5 designated parking stalls.
Entry/Interior Access
- Barrier free entry through the main entrance doors which are close to parking.
- Doors are automatic for entry into the facility, rinks and toilets.
- Rink A and B are accessible for participants and spectators.
- Elevator access to the second floor.
Washrooms
- Accessible washrooms are provided on each floor.
- All dressing rooms have accessible showers.
Visitor Information
Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre
Contact Us
- Phone
- 604-421-3200
Hours:
Monday - Sunday: 7:00 am-9:00 pm
Holiday Hours:
December 24 (Christmas Eve): 8 am-4 pm
December 25 (Christmas): Closed
December 26 (Boxing Day): 9 am-7:30 pm
December 31 (New Year's Eve): 9 am-4:30 pm
January 1, 2025 (New Year's): 1-7 pm
Admission
Last paid admission 30 minutes before closing. Everyone must promptly exit the building at facility closing time.
Office hours
Monday: 9 am-4 pm
Tuesday: 9 am-8 pm
Wednesday: 9 am-8 pm
Thursday: 9 am-8 pm
Friday: 9 am-9 pm
Saturday: 5 pm-8 pm
Sunday: 9 am-5 pm
Public transit
Visit TransLink Trip Planner.
Parking
- 138 park stalls accessible off 18th avenue
- 6 electric vehicle charging stations (25 more coming January 2025)
- 5 accessible stalls close to the building
Accessibility
Rosemary Brown has been designed to ensure the facility is accessible to those with mobility challenges including barrier free access to the facility and rinks for both spectators and participants, elevators, automatic doors, and accessible washrooms and changerooms.