The Rothesay Common outdoor rink in Rothesay, New Brunswick, was closed effective 8:00 p.m. on Feb. 10, 2026. The Town of Rothesay Recreation Department said the closure was to allow intensive ice maintenance and the cancellation of pond hockey activities that evening; the town’s Rothesay Common web page (updated 9:00 a.m. Feb. 11, 2026) lists the ice surface as CLOSED “until further notice due to poor weather conditions.”
Recreation staff used the closure window to perform maintenance on the refrigerated ice surface, including resurfacing with on-site equipment to smooth and harden the ice. Heavy use from hockey skates and fluctuating winter temperatures can accelerate surface degradation, which is why the town periodically schedules deep resurfacing and refrigeration adjustments to maintain a safe surface for skaters.
The early closure affected local pick-up players and youth groups who had planned to use the ice that evening. Residents looking for the latest reopening information are advised to check the Town of Rothesay’s Rothesay Common page and the town’s official Facebook page for updates, and to follow any notices from the Recreation Department.
The town follows the Rothesay Common Skating Guidelines, which include separate scheduled times for hockey and public skating to help protect the ice and keep the park safe for all users. The guidelines are available from the town’s website.
