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Indoor & Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in Southeast Michigan
Take the kids for a glide across the ice at one of these family friendly places in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties.
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City of Birmingham Ice Sports Arena
Address: 2300 E. Lincoln St., Birmingham
Phone: 248-530-1640
2012-2013 hours: See website for daily and monthly open skate times
Cost: $5 adult (age 18+), $4 kids (ages 17 and under), $3 skate rental
Even if you just want your kids to learn how to make their way around the rink in blades, there are classes available at this local ice arena. The basic skill skating program starts Nov. 26. They offer hockey and figure skating lessons, too! Check out the web for a variety of classes, open skate times and extended holiday hours.
Farmington Hills Ice Arena
Address: 35500 W. Eight Mile Road, Farmington Hills
Phone: 248-478-8800
2012-2013 hours: 11:30 a.m.-1:20 p.m. (mid-day skate) Monday-Friday, some Saturday evenings; see website monthly calendar for specific times
Cost: $3.50 for residents, $5 for non-residents, $2 for mid-day skate, $2.50 skate rental
For 70,000 square feet of sheer ice, visit this community rink. It's also home to the Farmington Hills Figure Skating Club and the Farmington Hills Hockey Association, but they welcome all ages and abilities – learn-to-skate is for 3 years and older.
John Lindell Ice Arena
Address: 1403 Lexington Blvd., Royal Oak
Phone: 248-246-3950
2012-2013 hours: 12:15-2:05 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8:15-10:05 p.m. Saturday, 3:15-5:05 p.m. Sunday
Cost: $4 for ages 6+, $3 for ages 5 and under, $2 skate rental
Home to several youth and adult leagues, along with figure skating clubs, this busy ice rink also makes time for open public skating. They offer family skating and adult skating sessions. Get your freestyle on at Sk8 Jamz – Friday night skating with jammin' beats for $10 (includes skate rental). Check the website for details.
Kensington Metropark
Address: Kent Lake, 2240 W. Buno Road, Milford
Phone: 810-227-8910
2012-2013 hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday and holidays, depending on weather conditions
Cost: Entrance into the park is $5 per vehicle or $25 for an annual pass
With two natural outdoor ice skating rinks to chose from, there's plenty of room – whether you're coming as a family or bringing a hockey crew for an impromptu practice. You'll need to bring your own skates, since there are no rentals. Warm up in the heated boat rental building after your skate.
Lake St. Clair Metropark
Address: West Playfield picnic area, 31300 Metropolitan Parkway, Harrison Township
Phone: 586-463-4581
2012-2013 hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily, check the website for updated times and weather conditions
Cost: Entrance into the park is $5 per vehicle or $25 for an annual pass
Pack up the hot chocolate – along with your skates – and venture to this outdoor skating rink. Parking and picnic tables are close by when you're ready for a cocoa break. They have special events – Lunch with Santa & Mrs. Claus is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1; call ahead for details and tickets.
Lower Huron Metropark
Address: Foxwoods picnic area, 17845 Savage Road, Belleville
Phone: 734-697-9181
2012-2013 hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or dusk daily, depending on weather conditions
Cost: Entrance into the park is $5 per vehicle or $25 for an annual pass
Tucked in the woods, you'll find two outdoor frozen ponds (when it's cold enough, three) to skate this winter season. Bring your own skates and goodies to make s'mores. Park staff makes bonfires for keeping your hands – and marshmallows – toasty.
Mount Clemens Ice Arena/Fitness Center
Address: 200 N. Groesbeck Highway, Mount Clemens
Phone: 586-307-8202
2012-2013 hours: noon-12:50 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday (noon skate); 7-8:50 p.m. Friday (DJ skate); 2-3:50 p.m. and 7-8:50 p.m. Saturday, 2-3:50 p.m. Sunday
Cost: $5 adults, $4.50 kids, $5 DJ skate, $3 noon skate, $3 skate rental, $2 noon skate rental
Enjoy open skate or other cool events like Friday DJ nights at this Macomb favorite. Know anyone 4 years or older who has ever wanted to try hockey? Well, they can during Try Hockey for Free at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18. Just show up and learn to play since equipment is provided. There are other themed events – like Skate with Santa, 2 p.m.-3:50 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18. Check the website for details.
