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Best skating rinks in Iowa

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. 23 of the 25 skating rinks we list in Iowa qualify; these are the top 10. Roller and ice rinks are ranked together: this list has 5 with roller skating and 7 with ice skating.

Admit one · Ice No. 0001

ImOn Ice

1100 Rockford Rd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.5Rating
679Reviews
5Programs

Score 12.7 · 4.5★ × 679 reviews

Ice rink: “After being there for 2+ hours they didnt stop the skate to smooth the ice so there was a decent build up on in the rink that made it slightly more difficult some people to skate.” (Google review, Apr 2024)

Admit one · Ice No. 0002

Brenton Skating Plaza

520 Robert D. Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA

Ice Outdoor / seasonal Public skatingBirthday parties
4.5Rating
520Reviews
4Programs

Score 12.2 · 4.5★ × 520 reviews

Ice rink: “All kids have to wear skates on the ice, even if you plan to carry them.” (Google review, Jan 2024)

Admit one · Ice No. 0003

ImOn Arena

1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr, Dubuque, IA

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.6Rating
442Reviews
6Programs

Score 12.2 · 4.6★ × 442 reviews

Ice rink: “After being there for 2+ hours they didnt stop the skate to smooth the ice so there was a decent build up on in the rink that made it slightly more difficult some people to skate.” (Google review, Oct 2019)

Admit one · Roller + ice No. 0004

Skate South

10494 County Line Rd, Des Moines, IA

Roller Ice Public skatingAdult nights
4.4Rating
579Reviews
5Programs

Score 12.2 · 4.4★ × 579 reviews

Public skating: “My teenagers skate there often as well as my 9 year old and 3 year old. we have also attended many parties during open skate as well and it’s always a lot of fun and the kids always enjoy it.” (Google review, May 2022)

Admit one · Roller No. 0005

Skateland

5621 Meredith Dr, Des Moines, IA

Roller Public skatingAdult nights
4.3Rating
637Reviews
5Programs

Score 12.1 · 4.3★ × 637 reviews

Roller rink: “The check-in and rental process is smooth, there's both skates and roller blades, and a ton of places to sit.” (Google review, Dec 2022)

Admit one · Roller No. 0006

Roller City Roller Skating Rink

600 2nd St NW, Mason City, IA

Roller Public skatingAdult nights
4.6Rating
299Reviews
4Programs

Score 11.4 · 4.6★ × 299 reviews

Roller rink: “He cant skate but I was able to pull him around the rink on roller skates while I walked and he was loving it.” (Google review, Mar 2022)

Admit one · Ice No. 0007

BODYARMOR Ice Rink

1451 Coral Ridge Ave, Coralville, IA

Ice Birthday partiesLessons
4.4Rating
361Reviews
5Programs

Score 11.3 · 4.4★ × 361 reviews

Ice rink: “Comfortable figure skates and hockey skates are both available for rent.” (Google review, Feb 2024)

Admit one · Roller No. 0008

Spinning Wheels Skating

408 W Division St, Ogden, IA

Roller Birthday parties
4.7Rating
216Reviews
1Programs

Score 11.0 · 4.7★ × 216 reviews

Birthday parties: “I have had my daughters birthday parties here and it was the best venue.” (Google review, Apr 2024)

Admit one · Roller + ice No. 0009

The River's Edge

700 W River Dr, Davenport, IA

Roller Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.4Rating
308Reviews
6Programs

Score 11.0 · 4.4★ × 308 reviews

Ice rink: “Friendly staff and a good place to ice skate for the public with very reasonable prices.” (Google review, Dec 2018)

Admit one · Ice No. 0010

Ames / ISU Ice Arena

1507 Gateway Hills Park Dr, Ames, IA

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.5Rating
258Reviews
4Programs

Score 10.9 · 4.5★ × 258 reviews

Ice rink: “The locker rooms were very clean, (the showers could've been a little cleaner.) All around a very nice ice rink though hasn't changed a bit since I was last there 4 years ago.” (Google review, Dec 2018)

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.