For better use and better management. The UNOFFICIAL Website of Toronto's Outdoor Skating Rinks
< 2010-2011 |
RINK REPORT CARD: 2007-2008 |
Dieppe |
B- |
Cosburn Avenue East of Greenwood |
416-396-2862 |
Strengths: : Double pad. Good physical facility: the windows in the change room stream in light. Safe and family friendly environment with high weekend usage. Large free parking lot in this car-friendly area of East York
Areas for improvement: This rink is great overall but lost points on ice quality (appears to be forgotten by the flying squad), lack of office window and some building maintenance. Attempts have been made at a schedule but staff and users report no major improvement in reliability. Rink is sometimes locked when other rinks are open.
Next steps: Flyer the huge catchment area and many schools nearby, to increase daytime and weekday evening use. Fix women’s washroom piping. Put a window and a glass door in the staff room. Let rink stay open unsupervised when no staff are there. Put a small snack bar into the former vending machine spot, and do weekly family events
Comments? Write to us at [email protected]
73 % | |
1. Access |
24 / 30 |
Public ice time / permit balance |
9 / 12 |
Reliable schedule |
8 / 11 |
Enough mats for skaters |
2 / 3 |
Skate equipment available |
1 / 4 |
2. Communication |
14 / 20 |
Good signage |
9 / 11 |
Friendly staff |
4 / 4 |
Working phone line |
1 / 5 |
3. Ice Quality |
4.5 / 10 |
Regular maintenance |
0 / 3.5 |
Not too thick |
1 / 3 |
Maintenance complements schedule |
0.5 / 0.5 |
Clean below the surface |
3 / 3 |
4. Skater Friendliness |
30.5/ 40 |
Welcoming atmosphere |
14 / 14 |
Convenience |
3 / 8 |
Working facilities |
9.5/ 11 |
Safety |
3 / 7 |