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Outdoor ice skating in Alaska

4 outdoor or seasonal rinks in Alaska, out of 16 skating rinks we list in the state. A rink is listed here only when a customer review or the rink's own website describes it as an outdoor or seasonal rink. Sorted by Google rating, weighted by the number of reviews.

Outdoor rinks open and close with the weather. Opening dates change every year, and a warm spell or rain can close the rink for the day. Check the rink's website or social pages before you go.

Admit one · Ice No. 0001

Big Dipper Ice Arena

1920 Lathrop St, Fairbanks, AK

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

“We paid for an hour on one of the outdoor rinks and had a blast!” (Google review, Mar 2024)

Mentioned 2 times in reviews

  • Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
  • Public skating Mentioned 2 times in reviews
  • Lessons “Besides game day, they do offer ice skating lessons for kids that we will be checking out soon.” (Google review, Oct 2016)
Admit one · Ice No. 0002

Ben Boeke Ice Arenas

534 E 16th Ave, Anchorage, AK

Ice Outdoor / seasonal LessonsHockey
4Rating
147Reviews
4Programs

“Great ice has a good outdoor rinks.” (Google review, Nov 2024)

  • Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
  • Lessons Per the rink's website
  • Hockey “It's small for the wolverines games, but perfect for smaller events, bathrooms need a update but it's a great place to watch hockey!” (Google review, Nov 2021)
Admit one · Ice No. 0003

Patty Ice Arena

1900 Tanana Lp E, Fairbanks, AK

Ice Outdoor / seasonal Public skatingLessons
4.3Rating
37Reviews
6Programs

Per the rink's website

  • Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
  • Public skating Per the rink's website
  • Lessons “We have done Learn to Skate classes as well.” (Google review, Jul 2017)
Admit one · Ice No. 0004

Mountain View Community Ice Rink

4005 McPhee Ave, Anchorage, AK

Ice Outdoor / seasonal Hockey
—Rating
—Reviews
2Programs

Per the rink's website

  • Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
  • Hockey Per the rink's website

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Counts are outdoor and seasonal rinks; each city page lists every skating rink there.

Before you go outdoor skating

  1. Check the season. Outdoor rinks open and close with the weather. Opening dates change every year, and warm days or rain can close the rink. Check the rink's website or social pages on the day you go.
  2. Dress for the weather. Wear layers, a hat and gloves, and bring a dry pair of socks. Evenings get cold fast.
  3. Ask about rentals. Not every outdoor rink rents skates or has a warming room. Check before you go, or bring your own.
  4. Stay on the rink. Skate only where the rink is open and maintained, not on nearby ponds or lakes unless the local authorities say the ice is safe.

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