During the freeze-thaw season in Calgary this winter and year-round, it’s important to remember that no recreational activity is allowed on storm ponds.
As part of your community’s stormwater infrastructure, storm ponds reduce community flooding and clean stormwater before it returns to our rivers.
The ice thickness on a storm pond is always unpredictable. Water levels are constantly changing as water moves between inlet and outlet pipes creating varying ice conditions.
Storm ponds also contain sediment and contaminants collected from roadway runoff which weaken the ice and make it unstable.
Never walk, skate, or play near a storm pond. Keep children and pets away and always obey posted signs.
Find safe places to play this winter at calgary.ca/winteractivities and skate where it’s safe at a City of Calgary or community-designated outdoor skating rink near you. For a full list of locations visit calgary.ca/rinks.
Learn more at calgary.ca/stormpondsafety.
