Although some areas of the park close for the winter months, the outdoor ice rink is open from approximately early December to the end of February. Located slightly east of the center of the park, the ice rink is enclosed with boards and has a small building with change rooms beside it. There is no skate rental or snack bar though, so you'll have to bring your own gear and hot chocolate in a thermos.
To find out when ice time is available, visit the City of Toronto's Leisure Skating webpage, call Withrow Park directly at 416-392-0749, or call the general info line for all available ice time in Toronto at 316-338-RINK (7465).
Another fun winter option in Withrow Park is tobogganing. The hill from the soccer field down to beside the baseball diamond may not be high enough to thrill teenagers and adults, but smaller children and their families should enjoy the easy slope. If you're looking for something more challenging, Riverdale Park East on Broadview Avenue has a much more serious tobogganing hill.
