Meadowvale 4 Rinks
Meadowvale 4 Rinks is a public arena with four separate ice rinks in Mississauga, Ontario. It is a large facility that is part of a network of arenas and community centres that are administered by the City of Mississauga.
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Municipal address is 2160 Torquay Mews, Mississauga, ON L5N 2M6.
The nearest main intersection is Erin Mills Parkway and Mississauga Road.
Meadowvale 4 Rinks is among the larger ice rinks in Mississauga. It officially opened on October 4, 1977.
It has a special connection with Johnny Bower, legendary Toronto Maple Leafs goalie, and Hockey Hall of Fame recipient (see below).
The arena has been renovated a few times, including once in 2003, and again in 2017 and 2020. The arena is located at the northwest tip of Mississauga, in a neighbourhood known as Meadowvale.
Arena Facilities
This facility serves both the Meadowvale neighbourhood, as well as surrounding areas. Meadowvale 4 Rinks is officially 1 storey tall, and is approximately 50,000 square feet. There are 4 ice pads, and they are open year-round.
Ice Surface
Meadowvale 4 Rinks has four 185 by 85 foot ice rinks plus 22 dressing rooms and a rentable meeting room. It has a reputation for excellent ice surfaces, although spectator seating is extremely limited. There are a few bleachers surrounding rinks 1 and 2, but almost no seating at all at rinks 3 and 4.
The arena provides a venue for ice skating, including family fun skating events, as well as hockey and figure skating, suitable for all ages, and for all skill levels.
The ice arena is home to the Meadowvale Hawks Hockey Team of the Mississauga Hockey League, as well as several other sports organizations, including the Meadowvale Minor Hockey Association, the Streetsville Meadowvale Skating Club, and the Streetsville Meadowvale Figure Skating Club.
The rinks are open year round.
Pro Shop
There is a modest pro shop at the arena.
Concession Area
For refreshments, the rink has a concession stand plus a group of vending machines.
Walk Score
This recreational complex in Mississauga is in a car-dependent neighbourhood.
2160 Torquay Mews
Car-Dependent
Address & Contact Information
Address: 2160 Torquay Mews
Mississauga, ON L5N 2M6
Phone number: 905-615-4730
Email:
Website: Mississauga Website
Ownership: City of Mississauga
Type: Ice Arena
Calendar: Open year round
Operating Hours:
- Sun 7:00a.m.-11:00p.m.
- Mon 7:00 a.m.–11:00p.m.
- Tue 7:00 a.m.–11:00p.m.
- Wed 7:00 a.m.–11:00p.m.
- Thu 7:00 a.m.–11:00p.m.
- Fri 7:00 a.m.–11:00p.m.
- Sat 7:00a.m.-11:00p.m.
Parking: Free
Facility Access: Membership or Drop-in
Foundation Year: 1977
Gender: Coeducational
Accessibility:
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible parking lot
Fees
Meadowvale 4 Rinks is part of a network of recreational facilities that is administered by the City of Mississauga.
The network includes 12 community centres, 13 arenas, 12 indoor pools, and 7 outdoor pools. Residents and non-residents can gain access to the various facilities by paying a fee.
There are two types of access that you can purchase to engage in the various activities: drop-in and membership.
Drop-in
Drop-in activities allow you to “drop-in”, without an actual membership, and enjoy certain activities for a nominal fee, usually between $5 and $10 per session. For example, you can drop in for a fun skate, or a family skate event, and pay as you go.
Membership Plans
The city also offers a series of membership plans that give you access to the entire group of ice arenas, indoor and outdoor pools, gymnasiums, and fitness centres that are available under the community centre umbrella. Some of the plans are all-inclusive, and some are only for specific activities, i.e. swimming.
There are discounts for youth and for older adults, and memberships can be for 1 month, 3 months, or 12 months.
See our summary page for more information.
Facility Rental
Many facilities within the Mississauga Community Centre system are available to rent for private events. That includes Meadowvale 4 Rinks. So if you are interested in renting one of the rinks for a special event, you can do it.
In addition to the main ice facility, there is a multi-purpose room in the arena that is available to rent for everything from company meetings to children’s birthday parties.
Activities
Membership
Meadowvale 4 Rinks Arena offers membership access to ice-related activities, including:
- ice hockey
- skating
- figure skating
- skating lessons
Drop-in
The arena also offers a variety of drop-in activities both on the ice and in the adjacent multi-purpose room, where you can participate on a drop-in basis. These include:
- 55+ hockey shinny
- adult skate
- figure skating
- fun skate
- hockey shinny
- ice skating
- older adult skate
- stick and puck
- women’s hockey shinny
Most sessions are 90 minutes, and can be paid for by credit or debit cards, and by NFC mobile payments.
Online Reviews
Google reviews for Meadowvale 4 Rinks are very solid, averaging 4.1 out of 5, with hundreds of reviews posted.
Johnny Bower Dedication
Meadowvale 4 Rinks has a special connection with the late, great Johnny Bower (1924 – 2017).
Bower was a goaltender in the National Hockey League (NHL) and was one of Mississauga’s great sport philanthropists.
He spent 12 years in the American Hockey League (AHL) before embarking on a 12-year career with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1958. During his time with the Leafs he won two Vezina Trophies as the top goaltender in the NHL. He was a member of Toronto’s four Stanley Cup championships in the 1960’s.
Bower remained with the Maple Leafs as a coach and scout until 1990 when he accepted the role of Goodwill Ambassador. He was often seen in local arenas helping young hockey players improve their skills and providing words of encouragement.
Johnny Bower was involved with children’s charities and those that focused on community development, health promotion and animal protection. Locally, he focused on the Children’s Safety Village, Kidney Foundation of Canada, Arthritis Society and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
He was also involved with the Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity and was named Honourary Grand Chief in 2010. Later that year, the Government of Ontario recognized him with an Ontario Senior Achievement Award for his community service, including a role as the only Honorary Chief of Police in the history of Peel Region.
Johnny Bower is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, AHL Hall of Fame, Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame, Ontario Sports Hall of Fame, Mississauga’s Legends Row and has a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame.
Bower lived near Meadowvale 4 Rinks, and was often seen there. Rink 1 at the arena was dedicated to Johnny Bower in 2018.
How Do I Get to Meadowvale 4 Rinks?
Meadowvale 4 Rinks Arena is in the Meadowvale area of Mississauga. It’s in the extreme northwest part of Mississauga, near the 401 Highway.
It’s easily reachable by Erin Mills Parkway.
Parking
Meadowvale 4 Rinks offers ample free surface parking for visitors attending various activities.
Public Transportation
The arena is accessible by public transportation and is serviced by several Mississauga MiWay bus routes.
Nearest heavy rail commuter train station is the Meadowvale GO Station.
Conclusion
Meadowvale 4 Rinks Mississauga is a classic legacy recreational facility. While it traces its roots back nearly 50 years, it has been renovated and carefully maintained, so that today the facilities are still topnotch.
This ice arena in Mississauga provides an important service for people who live in the northwest part of the city, and it plays an essential role in the wide array of recreational services available to residents here.
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