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Best skating rinks in South Dakota

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. 11 of the 17 skating rinks we list in South Dakota qualify; these are the top 10. Roller and ice rinks are ranked together: this list has 2 with roller skating and 8 with ice skating.

Admit one · Roller No. 0001

Skate City Sioux Falls

2901 W 3rd St, Sioux Falls, SD

Roller Public skatingAdult nights
4.4Rating
677Reviews
5Programs

Score 12.5 · 4.4★ × 677 reviews

Birthday parties: “Had my daughter's 9th birthday here and it was a great experience!” (Google review, Mar 2026)

Admit one · Ice No. 0002

SCHEELS IcePlex

4300 N Bobhalla Dr, Sioux Falls, SD

Ice Public skatingHockey
4.6Rating
432Reviews
3Programs

Score 12.1 · 4.6★ × 432 reviews

Ice rink: “As a beginner figure skater I absolutely love this rink it's so fun The staff is absolutely amazing and so is the food The rinks aren't too cold and the is of good quality” (Google review, Dec 2025)

Admit one · Ice No. 0003

Odde Ice Arena

400 24th Ave NW, Aberdeen, SD

Ice Public skatingLessons
4.6Rating
238Reviews
4Programs

Score 10.9 · 4.6★ × 238 reviews

Public skating: “Wings games in the winter and open skate just about every afternoon.” (Google review, Feb 2017)

Admit one · Ice No. 0004

Roosevelt Park Ice Arena

235 Waterloo St, Rapid City, SD

Ice Outdoor / seasonal Public skatingLessons
4.5Rating
198Reviews
6Programs

Score 10.3 · 4.5★ × 198 reviews

Ice rink: “Summer fun at it's best, great cool workout as we get ready for this year's hockey and figure skating season while having lots of fun and laughs.” (Google review, Dec 2022)

Admit one · Roller No. 0005

SkateAway

721 Circle Dr, Aberdeen, SD

Roller Birthday partiesSkate rental
4.8Rating
87Reviews
2Programs

Score 9.3 · 4.8★ × 87 reviews

Roller rink: “You can rent rollerblades or skates there.” (Google review, Feb 2020)

Admit one · Ice No. 0006

Mitchell Activity Center

1001 N Minnesota St, Mitchell, SD

Ice Public skatingSkate rental
4.6Rating
82Reviews
3Programs

Score 8.8 · 4.6★ × 82 reviews

Public skating: “Open skate is a blast, especially with the new bumper cars.” (Google review, Mar 2021)

Admit one · Ice No. 0007

Yankton Area Ice

905 Whiting Dr, Yankton, SD

Ice Public skatingLessons
4.4Rating
81Reviews
5Programs

Score 8.4 · 4.4★ × 81 reviews

Ice rink: “They have hockey, figure skating and open skates during the winter.” (Google review, Jan 2018)

Admit one · Ice No. 0008

Oahe Expo Center

320 Casey Tibbs St, Fort Pierre, SD

Ice Public skatingHockey
4.3Rating
83Reviews
2Programs

Score 8.3 · 4.3★ × 83 reviews

Ice rink: “Overall, this rink was a nice place to watch hockey and get away from the wind for a while.” (Google review, Nov 2016)

Admit one · Ice No. 0009

Larson Ice Center

924 32nd Ave, Brookings, SD

Ice Public skatingSkate rental
4.5Rating
56Reviews
4Programs

Score 7.9 · 4.5★ × 56 reviews

Ice rink: “Nice rinks , our oldest son was playing hockey there.” (Google review, Dec 2020)

Admit one · Ice No. 0010

Prairie Lakes Ice Arena

3015 1st Ave NE, Watertown, SD

Ice Public skatingHockey
4.9Rating
38Reviews
3Programs

Score 7.8 · 4.9★ × 38 reviews

Ice rink: “An unbelievable addition to South Dakota hockey and figure skating.” (Google review, Feb 2024)

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.