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Big Dipper Ice Arena Ice skating rink in Fairbanks, AK

4.6 ★★★★★ 459 Google reviews

Ice Outdoor / seasonal Public skatingLessonsHockey
Big Dipper Ice Arena, ice skating rink in Fairbanks, AK
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Big Dipper Ice Arena is a ice skating rink at 1920 Lathrop St, Fairbanks, AK. It has a 4.6-star rating from 459 Google reviews. Customer reviews or the rink's own website mention public skating, skating lessons and hockey.

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    “They were aware that this was my first time ice skating and gave me the preparations and equipment I needed to have a safe and fun time.” (Google review, Mar 2024)

    Google lists it as an ice skating rink · Mentioned 32 times in reviews · Per the rink's website

Outdoor or seasonal. “We paid for an hour on one of the outdoor rinks and had a blast!” (Google review, Mar 2024) Outdoor rinks open and close with the weather, so check the season before you go. More outdoor rinks →

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From Google reviews

Home of our favorite hockey team the Fairbanks ice dogs! We love coming here. They offer all the options for snacks/drinks. The whole atmosphere and production before the game really gets you into the game. Besides game day, they do offer ice skating lessons for kids that we will be checking out soon.

★★★★★ Rachael, Oct 2016

Friendly service. HUGE rink. They brought out metal and plastic assistance bars (like walkers) our kids could use for their first time. One was a seal a smaller kid could sit on while an older kid/adult pushes. Skates were available for rent.

★★★★★ Aurora, May 2023

Games where exciting! Visited during hockey week. Was very impressed with the ice sculpture outside.

★★★★★ Susan, Feb 2022

Hockey games are fun! A bit tough to find non reserved seating. Good drink and food selections.

★★★★☆ Kallie, Dec 2025

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