Can You Skate on Estates of Credit Ridge’s Ponds?
Why you cannot skate on the stormwater ponds in Estates of Credit Ridge, what the City of Brampton says, and the outdoor rinks to use instead.
Estates of Credit Ridge has a dozen named ponds, and every winter someone asks whether they can skate on them. The short answer is no. This post explains why, using the City of Brampton’s own guidance, and lists where to skate instead.
Can you skate on the ponds in Estates of Credit Ridge?
No. The ponds in Estates of Credit Ridge are City of Brampton stormwater ponds, and the City says to never walk, skate or sled on a stormwater pond. They are not managed for skating, it rarely gets cold enough for long enough, and the ice can be thin even when the surface looks frozen.
Skating on the stormwater ponds isn’t allowed in Brampton, and it isn’t safe: they aren’t managed, it rarely gets cold enough, and the ice can be thin. I remember one deep-freeze winter when some people skated on them anyway. I wouldn’t recommend it, and with the warmer winters we’ve had lately it isn’t possible.
Harpreet Sandhu, Real Estate Broker
Why is the ice on stormwater ponds unsafe?
Stormwater ponds are built to collect and treat runoff from roads, driveways and roofs, so the water is always moving and the level changes after every melt or rain. The City says that movement can weaken the ice, and snow can hide thin ice, cracks and open water. Ice conditions are unpredictable even when the pond looks solid.
The City of Brampton looks after about 180 stormwater ponds across the city. Its guidance for all of them is the same:
- Never walk, skate or sled on a stormwater pond.
- Do not swim, wade, fish or boat in stormwater ponds. They collect runoff that can contain pollutants and are not intended for recreation.
- Enjoy them from the paths and the shore.
Which ponds does this apply to?
It applies to every named pond in and around Estates of Credit Ridge. Each one is a City stormwater pond, and each has its own guide on this site with its location and the streets around it. The same rules apply in every season, and the safest way to enjoy any of them is from the surrounding paths.
- Arthur Warner Pond, Royal West Drive near Queen Street West
- Samuel Connor Pond, Royal West Drive near Williams Parkway
- Wolf Country Pond, Elbern Markell Drive and Williams Parkway, in Wolf Country Valley
- David Heggie Pond, Ingleborough Drive and Elbern Markell Drive
- Haywood Pond, Haywood Drive
- Intrigue Pond, near Fallowfield Road and Creditview Road
- Emerick Pond, near Lorenville Drive and Creditview Road
- Abraham Block Pond, Elbern Markell Drive
- Christopher Stork Pond
- Longevity Pond
- Joe Ashton Pond North and Joe Ashton Pond South
For walking routes around them, see our parks and trails guide and our post on living near the trails and ponds.
Where can you skate outdoors near Estates of Credit Ridge?
Use one of the City of Brampton’s outdoor rinks, which are built and maintained for skating. The City lists 14, including the Mount Pleasant Outdoor Skating Rink at 100 Commuter Drive, near Mount Pleasant GO, and the Gage Park skating trail downtown at Main Street South and Wellington Street West.
| Outdoor rink | Address |
|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Outdoor Skating Rink | 100 Commuter Dr. |
| Flower City Community Campus Outdoor Skating Rink | 8850 McLaughlin Rd. |
| Gage Park Outdoor Skating Recreational Trail | Main St. South and Wellington St. West |
| Chinguacousy Park Skating Recreational Trail | 9050 Bramalea Rd. |
| Sandalwood Park rinks | 130 Conestoga Dr. |
| Gore Meadows Covered Outdoor Skating Rink | 10150 The Gore Rd. |
The City’s outdoor skating page has the full list of 14 rinks and a status board. Rinks open for the winter season and can close temporarily because of weather or maintenance, so check the status before you go.
What should you do if someone falls through the ice?
Call 911 right away and stay off the ice yourself. Ice that has already given way under one person is not safe for a rescuer. Keep talking to the person from the shore, tell them help is on the way, and point emergency crews to the exact spot when they arrive. Then keep everyone else back from the edge.
Frequently asked questions
Is it illegal to skate on stormwater ponds in Brampton?
The City of Brampton says to never walk, skate or sled on a stormwater pond. Treat every pond in the neighbourhood as off limits on the ice.
Can you fish in the ponds?
No. The City says not to swim, wade, fish or boat in stormwater ponds, because they collect runoff that can contain pollutants and are not meant for recreation.
Which outdoor rink is closest?
The Mount Pleasant Outdoor Skating Rink at 100 Commuter Drive is one of the closest City rinks to the neighbourhood, near Mount Pleasant GO. Check the City’s status board before you go.
Sources
- City of Brampton, Stormwater ponds (about 180 ponds; never walk, skate or sled on a stormwater pond; why the ice is unsafe; no swimming, wading, fishing or boating): brampton.ca
- City of Brampton, Outdoor skating (list of 14 outdoor rinks and status): brampton.ca
- Harpreet Sandhu, owner notes on skating and the ponds (October 2026).
