Dear Teachers,
We’re excited to share important updates for school group bookings at Chappelle Gardens for the 2025–2026 school year!
To help us serve you better, we’ve made a few changes to our booking process, policies, and timelines. Here’s what you need to know:
📅 Key Booking Dates
- Skating Rink Bookings (December 2025 – February 2026)
→ General reservations open September 15, 2025. - Splash Park Bookings (May – June 2026)
→ General reservations open February 15, 2026.
A link to the new online booking form will be emailed to previous renters one week before general bookings open, giving priority to those who have supported CGRA in the past.
All bookings will continue to offer access to our outdoor skating rinks or splash park, playground, outdoor space, washrooms, and the skate change room.
💵 School Group Rental Pricing (3-Hour Session)
| Group Size | Neighbourhood Schools (Donald R. Getty and Garth Worthington) | All Other Schools |
| 1–50 students | $90.00 | $110.00 |
| 51–100 students | $180.00 | $220.00 |
| 101–150 students | $270.00 | $325.00 |
🛎️ New Booking Process
- Complete the online booking request form (OPENS: Sept 15th, 2025 for skate bookings).
- Wait for an email reply from our Events Coordinator.
- Complete and submit your:
- School Group Rental Agreement & Waiver
- Damage Deposit Form
- Payment arrangements (credit card, cheque, or invoice to account).
- Preliminary guest numbers (how many students and chaperones you expect)
- Our Events Coordinator will confirm receipt of all required documents and payment.
- One week prior to your event, submit your final guest numbers (all students and chaperones attending).
- Receive a reminder email from our Events Coordinator with final event details.
- Arrive onsite the day of your booking and check in at the front desk and confirm your final guest total.
- Unload gear and change in the Skate Change Room (as needed).
- Head outdoors to enjoy your event!
🛑 Important Reminders
- You may book both a morning and an afternoon spot if you wish, but:
- The total maximum capacity remains at 150 students plus supervising adults.
- Bookings cannot be combined to increase capacity beyond 150 students on site at any given time.
- Groups must vacate promptly at the end of their reserved time; a $50.00 fee per 15 minutes can apply to groups who overstay.
- All groups must comply with Alberta Public School Division supervision ratios.
- Bookings are weather-dependent and may be rescheduled in the case of extreme conditions.
- Full payment is required within 48 hours of receiving your invoice to secure your booking.
Looking for more information? Check out our FAQ’s or email us at events@chappellegardensra.ca
Thank you again for choosing Chappelle Gardens — we look forward to hosting you next school year!
