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Best skating rinks in Alaska

How this list is ranked: Google rating × log10(1 + number of Google reviews), so a rink needs both a high rating and plenty of reviews to place well. Only rinks with 10 or more reviews count. 13 of the 16 skating rinks we list in Alaska qualify; these are the top 10. Roller and ice rinks are ranked together: this list has 1 with roller skating and 9 with ice skating.

Admit one · Ice No. 0001

Big Dipper Ice Arena

1920 Lathrop St, Fairbanks, AK

Ice Outdoor / seasonal Public skatingLessons
4.6Rating
459Reviews
4Programs

Score 12.2 · 4.6★ × 459 reviews

Ice rink: “They were aware that this was my first time ice skating and gave me the preparations and equipment I needed to have a safe and fun time.” (Google review, Mar 2024)

Admit one · Ice No. 0002

Harry J. McDonald Memorial Center

13701 Harry McDonald Rd, Eagle River, AK

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.4Rating
166Reviews
4Programs

Score 9.8 · 4.4★ × 166 reviews

Ice rink: “A home for youth and adult soccer, hockey, figure and speed skating the community has been well served by this multifaceted facility for decades.” (Google review, Feb 2020)

Admit one · Ice No. 0003

Brett Memorial Ice Arena

746 E Bogard Rd, Wasilla, AK

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.6Rating
123Reviews
5Programs

Score 9.6 · 4.6★ × 123 reviews

Ice rink: “Excellent skating rink, ice is well groomed, staff is friendly and professional.” (Google review, Feb 2018)

Admit one · Ice No. 0004

Treadwell Ice Arena

105 Savikko Rd, Douglas, AK

Ice Public skatingLessons
4.7Rating
83Reviews
5Programs

Score 9.0 · 4.7★ × 83 reviews

Ice rink: “The community here is awesome, whether for open skate, the hockey season, or whatever” (Google review, Sep 2016)

Admit one · Ice No. 0005

The Ice Chalet at Destination Dimond

800 E Dimond Blvd, Anchorage, AK

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.1Rating
158Reviews
6Programs

Score 9.0 · 4.1★ × 158 reviews

Ice rink: “I see hockey games lol the time and figure skating , I appreciate its involvement in the community.” (Google review, Apr 2019)

Admit one · Ice No. 0006

Kelley Create Ice Center

11111 O'Malley Centre Dr, Anchorage, AK

Ice LessonsHockey
4.4Rating
109Reviews
3Programs

Score 9.0 · 4.4★ × 109 reviews

Ice rink: “I really love the subway sports center I learned a lot of figure skating trickes and meet a lot of really nice people hopefully I go next year” (Google review, Jun 2018)

Admit one · Ice No. 0007

Palmer Sports Center

1317 S Kerry Weiland Ct, Palmer, AK

Ice Public skatingSkate rental
4.5Rating
91Reviews
4Programs

Score 8.8 · 4.5★ × 91 reviews

Ice rink: “The people who work here are always friendly and they provide a welcome environment for skating and hockey.” (Google review, Mar 2019)

Admit one · Roller No. 0008

Dimond Skateland

8100 Homer Dr, Anchorage, AK

Roller Birthday partiesSkate rental
3.7Rating
230Reviews
2Programs

Score 8.7 · 3.7★ × 230 reviews

Roller rink: “The floors are clean and level-perfect for roller skating.” (Google review, Apr 2026)

Admit one · Ice No. 0009

Ben Boeke Ice Arenas

534 E 16th Ave, Anchorage, AK

Ice Outdoor / seasonal LessonsHockey
4Rating
147Reviews
4Programs

Score 8.7 · 4★ × 147 reviews

Ice rink: “It is nice that they have a good amount of availability for ice skating ice time after school unlike many other rinks.” (Google review, Nov 2023)

Admit one · Ice No. 0010

Polar Ice Alaska

1087 Dennis Rd, North Pole, AK

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.4Rating
54Reviews
4Programs

Score 7.7 · 4.4★ × 54 reviews

Ice rink: “This is a privately owned ice rink.and the home of the North pole hockey team no concessions but it doesn't matter lots of hockey is played here.” (Google review, Oct 2022)

Ratings and review counts come from Google and change over time. The score doesn't tell you which rink has the session or program you want, so check each rink's schedule. Quotes are from 4- and 5-star Google reviews; we leave out reviews that name staff and quotes with prices or times.