Ice skating rinks near you

How public ice skating works

Most ice rinks share their ice between hockey, figure skating, classes and public skate. Public sessions are the times when anyone can pay admission and skate. They're scheduled around everything else, so they can be short and change from week to week. The ice is resurfaced between sessions. Check the rink's schedule before you go.

What to bring

• Warm layers. Rinks are cold, even in summer.
• Gloves or mittens, to keep your hands warm and protect them if you fall.
• One pair of thin or medium socks. Thick or doubled socks make skates fit worse.
• A helmet for kids and beginners.
• Your own skates, if you have them, with sharp blades and guards for walking off the ice.

Rentals vary

Most rinks rent figure skates (with a toe pick at the front of the blade) and hockey skates (a rounder blade with no toe pick). Either works for a public skate. Lace them snug around the ankle; a loose skate is harder to balance on.

Your first time on ice

Hold the boards at first. Bend your knees, keep your weight over your feet and take small steps, then short glides. If you start to fall, bend your knees and go down to the side, then get up on one knee at a time. Some rinks have skating aids for small children; ask at the desk. 828 of these rinks mention skating lessons if you want a class.

Hockey, figure skating and outdoor rinks

1,095 of these rinks mention hockey and 692 mention figure skating in reviews or on their website.302 are outdoor or seasonal rinks that open with the cold weather.

Questions

Where can I go ice skating near me?

Use the map on this page and tap the location button, or pick your state or city. We list 1,532 ice skating rinks in 50 states and DC, each with the review, Google listing or website that shows it's an ice rink.

When is public ice skating?

Each rink sets its own public skate schedule, and it changes week to week because the ice is shared with hockey, figure skating and classes. Check the rink's website or call before you go. 973 of the ice rinks we list have a review or website that mentions public skating.

What should I wear ice skating?

Warm layers you can move in, gloves, and one pair of thin or medium socks so the skates fit well. Skip jeans if you can, since they stay cold and wet after a fall. A helmet is a good idea for kids and first-timers.

Can I rent ice skates at the rink?

Most ice rinks rent figure or hockey skates. 730 of the ice rinks we list have a customer review or website that mentions skate rental. Ask whether rental is included with admission, and lace the skates snug around the ankle.

Do ice rinks offer skating lessons?

Many do. 828 of the ice rinks we list mention lessons in a review or on their website. Group learn-to-skate classes are usually sorted by age and level, and many rinks also offer private lessons.

How do you know a place is an ice rink?

Every rink on these pages has proof: Google lists it as an ice skating rink, the rink's name says so, a customer review describes ice skating there, or the rink's own website does. The review sentence and its month, or the source, are shown under each rink.