Due to the sudden warm temperatures, both the Hockey Rink and the Leisure Ice are temporarily CLOSED.
Please help keep the rinks protected and respect our dedicated volunteers, who work tirelessly making and maintaining the ice, by staying off of the ice surfaces until they reopen. Skating on them in warm weather, when the ice is soft, damages and sometimes destroys the ice.
The City of Calgary has provided the following update:
We will be hosting a virtual information session for the Discovery Ridge Dam Safety project on Thursday November 20 at 6:30 pm. The project team will give a short presentation followed by time for questions and answers. The link to register for the info session can be found on the project webpage at Discovery Ridge Dam safety or here: November 20 Info Session Over the next week, signs with the project webpage will be installed in the park, postcards with this information will be mailed to residents in the area, and an email will be sent to those who have signed up for project updates.
For more than a year, the Discovery Ridge Community Association (DRCA) and community volunteers have actively advocated for enhanced wildfire safety in Griffith Woods and our neighbourhood. Through these efforts and strong partnerships—particularly with the Calgary Fire Department (CFD)—we’re pleased to share that Discovery Ridge has been selected as the location for a new, specialized training exercise. We feel that this is an excellent opportunity to raise additional awareness to our unique location from a fire safety perspective, so we agreed to support this request.
Expect to see the crews in our neighbourhood on Monday, November 3 and Tuesday, November 4 from approximately 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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The DRCA is proud to support this important initiative to increase fire safety in our community
With winter quickly approaching, we are looking for dedicated volunteers to join our rink crews. Do you or your family enjoy using our outdoor rinks? If so, please consider helping us make and maintain our ice.
Once the weather is consistently below freezing, we will start the initial rink flooding, which involves an all-hands-on-deck approach that takes a few weeks. Once the rinks are established, we will then operate four separate rink crews, each working one week on and then three weeks off in rotation. The commitment varies, but this schedule has worked well in past years.
But … it only works if we have enough people to operate the four crews. Each crew has a team lead that coordinates with that team and with other teams. We generally have an overall lead as well that coordinates between the team leads. We typically have at least six volunteers per team, and more is always better.
With thanks to the many past volunteers who have worked many hours on the rinks, it is important to bring in fresh volunteers as others cycle out over time. This way we can have our experienced volunteers train up the new recruits and pass along years of ice-making knowledge. This includes operating the equipment that the DRCA has purchased for rink maintenance.
The outdoor rinks in Discovery Ridge are amongst our best used and most appreciated amenities, but they only operate if we have enough volunteers. Please consider helping this year!
If you have an questions, email recfacilities@discoveryridge.com. If you are ready to help, email volunteer@discoveryridge.com.
The City of Calgary has provided the following update regarding the work being completed at the Stormwater Pond.
Accessibility Policy and Plan
The City of Calgary is reviewing its Accessibility Policy and developing a new Accessibility Plan. This plan will guide how the City will remove barriers for people with disabilities and create more inclusive spaces, services, and programs. The City will share progress in 2026, and this work will continue through 2027 with more opportunities for engagement.
The City wants to hear from people with lived experience, including individuals with disabilities, their families, support workers, organizations, and advocates. Feedback can be provided until November 21, 2025. To participate in the engagement and/or to learn more about the Accessibility Policy and Plan, visit the at engage.calgary.ca/APP
Guide for Small-Scale Housing
The City of Calgary is also creating The Guide for Small-Scale Housing: Rowhouse, Townhouse and Front-Back Semi-detached Development, a resource to support the thoughtful design of rowhouses, townhouses, and front-back semi-detached homes in Calgary’s developed communities. This will help ensure new developments are well-designed and fit into your neighbourhood.
Feedback can be provided until September 15, 2025. To participate in the engagement and/or to learn more about The Guide for Small-Scale Housing, visit the Engage site at engage.calgary.ca/SmallScaleGuide.
The DRCA would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone in our amazing community who came out to enjoy Music in the Park! What a day it was, filled with incredible musicians, great energy, and smiles that made the event truly unforgettable.
We’re so grateful for each and every one of you. Your presence made this event special! We loved every minute and hope you did too. Can’t wait to see you all again next year!
A huge and sincere thank you goes to David and all our Friends of Music in the Park for an incredible day! Your commitment to our community played a big role in bringing this event to life and making it a memorable experience. Because of your generous support, we were able to feature outstanding musical talent, create a welcoming space for all, and celebrate the joy of live music together.
We’re looking forward to more great events!
Title Sponsor: David Pellettier, RE/MAX First
Friends of Music in the Park:
The City of Calgary is thrilled to welcome back the Curbside Treasure Hunt! We are inviting Calgarians to set out gently used, reusable items they no longer need for neighbours to find and enjoy. Think of it as a giant, free garage sale for the whole city. Mark your calendars for September 6 and 7, 2025!
The Treasure Hunt encourages Calgarians to explore their neighbourhoods, find unique items and rehome reusable unwanted treasures that would otherwise end up in landfills.
“By participating in the Curbside Treasure Hunt, residents play a significant role in reducing waste and reusing items. Last year, we heard inspiring stories of neighbours connecting and enjoying each other’s company while extending the life of gently used items. We hope to see the same enthusiasm and support this year. We invite all Calgarians to take part, whether decluttering their home or searching for their next great find” says Natalia Gonzalez, Waste Diversion Specialist for The City of Calgary.
How It Works:
Calgarians are invited to join us in the Curbside Treasure Hunt on September 6 and 7for a fun opportunity to discover unique items. For more information on what items you can contribute and how to get involved, visit calgary.ca/treasurehunt.
