The 2026 summer season ran May 16 to September 7 and is over. The winter skating trail is set to open November 28, weather permitting.
About Storybook Gardens
Storybook Gardens is a city-run children's park in Springbank Park, built around nursery rhymes, a splash pad and play areas. It suits families with kids under 10. Summer admission was $10.70 for everyone in 2026, kids under 2 are free, and twilight entry costs less.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Summer day admission | C$10.70 | 2026 summer season · all ages · under 2 free |
| Winter skating, child | C$4.50 | Winter 2026-27 · plus tax |
| Winter skating, adult | C$5.70 | Winter 2026-27 · plus tax |
| Skate rental | C$7.90 | Plus tax · first come, first served |
Rides on the carousel and train cost extra and are sold on site. Twilight admission (the last three hours of the day) is discounted, but the city doesn't post that price.
Buy on the official siteDeals we found
Come for the last three hours of the day (3 to 6 PM on regular days) for a lower price and fewer crowds.
See the dealOn June 21, 2026, fathers and father figures got in free. Watch for it again in 2027.
See the dealLondon residents who qualify can get help paying for day admission, season passes and skate rentals.
See the dealPromo codes
Coupon sites list codes for this park, but none we found are real. The online price is the deal.
Season passes
| Pass | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Winter skating season pass | C$41.80 | Plus tax · valid Nov 28 to Feb 28 · buy at the counter or call 519-661-5575 |
| Summer season pass | Price not posted | 2026 pass ran to Sept 7; the city says it pays for itself in four visits |
Good to know
- Address
- 1958 Storybook Lane, London, ON N6K 4Y6
- Hours
- Summer days typically 10 AM to 6 PM; some dates run 11:30 AM to 8 PM. Winter skating runs weekday afternoons and evenings and all day on weekends.
- Parking
- Free in front of the castle, with overflow parking in Springbank Park
- Phone
- +1-519-661-5770
- Type
- Kiddie park · run by City of London
- Official site
- london.ca/storybookgardens
Don't miss
- Carousel and the Springbank Express train
- On the Riverbank Splash Pad
- Pedal car track and rock climbing wall
- Storybook characters like Humpty Dumpty and Monstro the Whale
- Winter skate trail with a warming space in the castle
Little ways to save
Bring a picnic. Outside snacks and homemade food are allowed.
Arrive for twilight hours if you only need a few hours of play; it costs less.
Budget a little extra for ride tickets, since the carousel and train aren't in admission.
Keep your receipt if you plan to leave and come back the same day.
Questions people ask us
How much is Storybook Gardens admission?
Summer 2026 admission was $10.70 per person for all ages, and kids under 2 got in free. Winter skating is $4.50 for kids and $5.70 for adults, plus tax.
Is parking free at Storybook Gardens?
Yes. Parking is free in front of the castle, with overflow in Springbank Park.
When is Storybook Gardens open?
The summer season ran May 16 to September 7 in 2026, usually 10 AM to 6 PM. Winter skating starts November 28, weather permitting.
Can you bring food into Storybook Gardens?
Yes. Picnic baskets, snacks and homemade food are allowed.
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Where these prices come from: Official general admission page, Official summer admission calendar, June 21, 2026, Official summer admission calendar, July 25, 2026, Official guest services page, London Tourism, 2026 season dates. Prices checked October 2026 by John Foster. Prices change, so confirm on the park's site before you go.