Q: Is safety gear required?

- ! Youth skaters (<18 yo.) MUST wear head protection to participate. - Head and limb protection is strongly recommended for all - We do not provide safety gear. Participants must bring their own.

Q: Where is the venue? What type of floor does it have?

The Horticulture Building is located in NE corner of Lansdowne park. Enter by the South doors near Boccato. The building has polished concrete floors.

Q: Is there somewhere to put my things?

- There will be some hangers and shelves available where people put on their skates. There is no formal coat check available. - Any items worn while skating should be secured so they don' t go flying and cause a trip hazard.

Q: What age or experience do I need to participate?

- All Levels and ages are welcome - Youth under 13 y.o. must be directly supervised by an on skate adult. - Youth need to wear a helmet while on skates - Only legal parents/guardians can purchase for their OWN youth(s) <18 y.o., NOT another person's youth - There is a learning area - No strollers

Q: Can I book tickets for a group?

No, because the waiver is attached to admission. For group purchases, each attendee will need to book their own admission for the same night. You can ONLY purchase a ticket for yourself or your dependent youth (where you are the legal parent/guardian).

Q: Are there transit options?

Yes, Lansdowne is serviced by OC Transpo. Your ticket gets you free transit to and from the event up to 3 hours before and after the event.

Q: Is there parking?

Yes, Lansdowne has paid underground parking. However be aware that depending on how many other events are running at the same time, it may be full. -In the Glebe : https://intheglebe.ca/around-the-glebe/getting-around/

Q: What if tickets are no longer available?

- We run at limited capacity - book early - Eventbrite manages a wait list once sessions sell out - The last release from the wait list will be ~2 days before the event - Rentals close the day before the event as they need to be picked up from storage. - Only pre-booked sizes are reserved.

Q: What are the rules for skating?

- The Safe Skating Code will be enforced. All attendees acknowledge the code when booking admission. And of course as everyone says - have fun!

Question 1

Booking Rental Skates

Accepted Answer

-Book them as an add on to your admission and chose the SIZE needed 
- Usually street shoe size is correct, but if unsure - go larger and bring multiple pairs of socks of different thicknesses. There are no half sizes 
- Please be sure to wear socks regardless

Question 2

Is safety gear required?

Accepted Answer

- ! Youth skaters (<18 yo.) MUST wear head protection to participate.
- Head and limb protection is strongly recommended for all
- We do not provide safety gear.  Participants must bring their own.

Question 3

Where is the venue? What type of floor does it have?

Accepted Answer

The Horticulture Building is located in NE corner of Lansdowne park. 
Enter by the South doors near Boccato.

The building has polished concrete floors.

Question 4

Is there somewhere to put my things?

Accepted Answer

- There will be some hangers and shelves available where people put on their skates.  There is no formal coat check available.
- Any items worn while skating should be secured so they don' t go flying and cause a trip hazard.

Question 5

What age or experience do I need to participate?

Accepted Answer

- All Levels and ages are welcome 
- Youth under 13 y.o. must be directly supervised by an on skate adult.
- Youth need to wear a helmet while on skates
- Only legal parents/guardians can purchase for their OWN youth(s) <18 y.o., NOT another person's youth
- There is a learning area 
- No strollers

Question 6

Can I book tickets for a group?

Accepted Answer

No, because the waiver is attached to admission.  
For group purchases, each attendee will need to book their own admission for the same night.
You can ONLY purchase a ticket for yourself or your dependent youth (where you are the legal parent/guardian).

Question 7

Are there transit options?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Lansdowne is serviced by OC Transpo. Your ticket gets you free transit to and from the event up to 3 hours before and after the event.

Question 8

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Lansdowne has paid underground parking.  However be aware that depending on how many other events are running at the same time, it may be full.
-In the Glebe : https://intheglebe.ca/around-the-glebe/getting-around/

Question 9

What if tickets are no longer available?

Accepted Answer

- We run at limited capacity - book early
- Eventbrite manages a wait list once sessions sell out
- The last release from the wait list will be ~2 days before the event
- Rentals close the day before the event as they need to be picked up from storage.  
- Only pre-booked sizes are reserved.

Question 10

What are the rules for skating?

Accepted Answer

- The Safe Skating Code will be enforced. All attendees acknowledge the code when booking admission. And of course as everyone says - have fun!

Question 11

Where can I take skating lessons?

Accepted Answer

- We don't offer lessons, but have lots of space to practice what you are learning and eager skaters who are often willing to offer tips and tricks.
- The City of Ottawa offers lessons see the Recreation Guide for details.
- 4wheelies offers lessons; see their website for details.

Question 12

Can I practice roller derby at this event?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately no.  There are a wide variety of skills levels present so we ask that only non contact skating skills be practiced and according to the skating code.

Question 13

Are tickets available at the door?

Accepted Answer

- Depending on capacity we may keep Eventbrite tickets open until the event ends, including available rental sizes, but this is not guaranteed.  It is best to reserve your spot.
- Some tickets/rentals at the door may be available - capacity dependent and will be higher $ than advance tickets

Polka Dot Roller Party 2024 - All Ages Session

Follow this organizer to stay informed on future events

SOCIAL ROLLERSKATING: OTTAWA QUAD SESSION (Jan.- Apr. 2026)

Winterlude 2026 Rental Rollerskates w City of Ottawa

Discover Horses: hands-on horsemanship for all ages

Discover Horses: hands-on horsemanship for all ages

Discover Horses: hands-on horsemanship for all ages

Discover Horses: hands-on horsemanship for all ages

Discover Horses: hands-on horsemanship for all ages

Discover Horses: hands-on horsemanship for all ages

Global Shapers Ottawa - Info session CARLETON

Explore AC: Next Steps Information Session and Ottawa Campus Tour

Polka Dot Roller Party 2024 - All Ages Session

Follow this organizer to stay informed on future events

Events you might like

SOCIAL ROLLERSKATING: OTTAWA QUAD SESSION (Jan.- Apr. 2026)SOCIAL ROLLERSKATING: OTTAWA QUAD SESSION (Jan.- Apr. 2026)

Winterlude 2026 Rental Rollerskates w City of OttawaWinterlude 2026 Rental Rollerskates w City of Ottawa

Discover Horses: hands-on horsemanship for all agesDiscover Horses: hands-on horsemanship for all ages

Discover Horses: hands-on horsemanship for all agesDiscover Horses: hands-on horsemanship for all ages

Discover Horses: hands-on horsemanship for all agesDiscover Horses: hands-on horsemanship for all ages

Discover Horses: hands-on horsemanship for all agesDiscover Horses: hands-on horsemanship for all ages

Discover Horses: hands-on horsemanship for all agesDiscover Horses: hands-on horsemanship for all ages

Discover Horses: hands-on horsemanship for all agesDiscover Horses: hands-on horsemanship for all ages

Global Shapers Ottawa - Info session CARLETONGlobal Shapers Ottawa - Info session CARLETON

Explore AC: Next Steps Information Session and Ottawa Campus TourExplore AC: Next Steps Information Session and Ottawa Campus Tour

SOCIAL ROLLERSKATING: OTTAWA QUAD SESSION (Jan.- Apr. 2026)

Winterlude 2026 Rental Rollerskates w City of Ottawa

Discover Horses: hands-on horsemanship for all ages

Discover Horses: hands-on horsemanship for all ages

Discover Horses: hands-on horsemanship for all ages

Discover Horses: hands-on horsemanship for all ages

Discover Horses: hands-on horsemanship for all ages

Discover Horses: hands-on horsemanship for all ages

Global Shapers Ottawa - Info session CARLETON

Explore AC: Next Steps Information Session and Ottawa Campus Tour