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Public skating in Iowa

11 rinks with public skating in Iowa, out of 25 skating rinks we list in the state, the most in Des Moines (3). 6 are roller rinks and 7 are ice rinks. A rink is listed here only when a customer review or its own website mentions public skating. Ranked by Google rating weighted by number of reviews; the proof is under each rink.

Check the rink's schedule for today's public sessions before you go. We don't list session times or prices; they change often.

Admit one · Ice No. 0001

ImOn Ice

1100 Rockford Rd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.5Rating
679Reviews
5Programs

“It's always a fun time and they have music playing during open skate, so that's a plus.” (Google review, Dec 2024)

Per the rink's website · Mentioned 4 times in reviews

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

Per the rink's website

Mentioned once in reviews

  • Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
  • Outdoor / seasonal Per the rink's website
  • Birthday parties Per the rink's website
Admit one · Ice No. 0003

ImOn Arena

1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr, Dubuque, IA

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.6Rating
442Reviews
6Programs

Per the rink's website

Mentioned once in reviews

  • Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
  • Birthday parties Per the rink's website
Admit one · Roller + ice No. 0004

Skate South

10494 County Line Rd, Des Moines, IA

Roller Ice Public skatingAdult nights
4.4Rating
579Reviews
5Programs

“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)

  • Roller Google lists it as a roller skating rink
  • Ice Mentioned 5 times in reviews
  • Adult nights “Also do fundraising, adult nights, & half price specials regularly.” (Google review, Feb 2024)
Admit one · Roller No. 0005

Skateland

5621 Meredith Dr, Des Moines, IA

Roller Public skatingAdult nights
4.3Rating
637Reviews
5Programs

Per the rink's website

  • Roller Google lists it as a roller skating rink
  • Adult nights “Went to adult night, decent crowd but not over crowded, if you enjoy traditional rink skating it's a ton of fun.” (Google review, Jun 2026)
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

“We were there for my sons school family skate night, it was our first time there and oh my gosh he had an absolute blast!!” (Google review, Mar 2022)

Per the rink's website

  • Roller Google lists it as a roller skating rink
  • Adult nights “Really good collection of oldies music on adult nights.” (Google review, Jan 2026)
Admit one · Roller + ice No. 0007

The River's Edge

700 W River Dr, Davenport, IA

Roller Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.4Rating
308Reviews
6Programs

Per the rink's website

Mentioned 2 times in reviews

  • Roller Per the rink's website
  • Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
  • Birthday parties Per the rink's website
Admit one · Ice No. 0008

Ames / ISU Ice Arena

1507 Gateway Hills Park Dr, Ames, IA

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.5Rating
258Reviews
4Programs

“Offer public skating almost every day, but have to check their calendar as timing varies.” (Google review, Feb 2017)

  • Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
  • Birthday parties “I had a work party there and it was so much fun they give out snacks and drinks.” (Google review, Jan 2025)
Admit one · Roller No. 0009

Vinton Skate & Activity Center

1703 C Ave, Vinton, IA

Roller Public skatingBirthday parties
4.5Rating
139Reviews
3Programs

“Available for open skate and private events including event space for receptions, graduations, birthday parties, celebrations of life, and more.” (Google review, Dec 2025)

Per the rink's website

  • Roller Google lists it as a roller skating rink
  • Birthday parties Same review as above
Admit one · Ice No. 0010

IBP Ice Center

3808 Stadium Dr, Sioux City, IA

Ice Public skatingHockey
4.4Rating
149Reviews
2Programs

Mentioned 3 times in reviews

  • Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
  • Hockey “Pretty comfy for an ice rink, having padded seats instead of bleachers felt luxurious compared to other youth hockey arenas.” (Google review, Mar 2022)
Admit one · Roller No. 0011

Sk8 Station

1204 W Summit St, Winterset, IA

Roller Public skatingBirthday parties
4.3Rating
29Reviews
2Programs

Per the rink's website

  • Roller Google lists it as a roller skating rink
  • Birthday parties “They did a wonderful job for my granddaughters birthday party” (Google review, Apr 2023)

Map of rinks with public skating in Iowa

By city

Counts are rinks with public skating; each city page lists every skating rink there.

About public skating

Public skating, also called open skate or a public session, is a set time when anyone can pay admission and skate. It's different from rink time booked for a party, a team, a class or a private event. Rinks post their public session schedule, and it changes by day and season. Some sessions are set aside for families, all ages, teens or adults.

All 1,322 rinks with public skating → · Every skating rink in Iowa →

Also: Roller skating rinks in Iowa (17) · Ice skating rinks in Iowa (11) · Outdoor ice rinks in Iowa (1)

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