Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in Metro Detroit

The chilly season has swooped in, and it’s time to dig out the ice skates from the back of the closet.

Whether you and your kiddies are beginners or you’ve perfected some smooth skills on the ice, metro Detroit has plenty of icy outdoor locations where locals can hit the rink for some cold weather fun. Check out this list of local rinks where the entire family can hit the ice.

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Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena 

• Address: 2751 Packard Road, Ann Arbor
• Cost: $6/adult, $5/youth and senior, $3/skate rental

This rink has a cool subfloor that keeps the ice solid even when it’s warmer than 60 degrees.

Dodge Park Ice Rink 

• Address: 40620 Utica Road, Sterling Heights
• Cost: Free/residents, $5/non-residents, $4/skate rental, $5/skate sharpening

This open-air rink is conveniently located in the beautiful Dodge Park. Your family can spin and twirl their winter days away and enjoy some of the other offerings, too.

Lake St. Clair Metropark

• Address: 31300 Metropolitan Parkway, Harrison Township
• Cost: Free/skating, $10/per vehicle to enter the park

Skate, spin, or play hockey at your leisure on Lake St. Clair. Picnic tables and a nearby warming station make for apt places to rest. Ice skating rink is located in the west playfield.

Oakland Township Ice Rink at Bear Creek Nature Park

• Address: 740 W. Snell Road, Rochester
• Cost: Free

Step onto this outdoor ice rink for a day of freebie fun at Bear Creek Nature Park. Children 12 and under should be accompanied by an adult and children 6 and under should wear a helmet.

Riley Park 

• Address: 33314 Grand River Ave., Farmington
• Cost: Free

This 4800-square-foot community ice rink offers open skates and free skate rentals for enthusiasts of all ages.

Stony Creek Metropark

• Address: 4300 Main Park Road, Shelby Township
• Cost: Free/skating; $10/per vehicle to enter the park

This scenic Metropark makes for a winter wonderland once the snow settles. A smooth rink is maintained near the boat launch, and designated areas cater to ice hockey players. Make sure to bring your own skates.

The Rink at Campus Martius Park

• Address: 800 Woodward Ave., Detroit
• Cost: $12/adults, $9/ages 12 and under; $6/skate rental

Campus Martius, a gem situated in the heart of downtown Detroit, hosts spectacular outdoor activities and gigs year-round, but the highlights are the holidays. Ice skate day or night under a 60-foot decked-out Christmas tree at The Rink. Get into the holiday spirit by perusing downtown’s holiday lights. 

The Rink at Royal Oak

• Address: 221 E. 3rd St., Royal Oak
• Cost: $10-12/admission, $5 skate rentals

The Rink features a 60-by-90 foot skating rink, great music, special events and more. In addition to ice skating, you can also roast marshmallows or warm up next to their fire pits.

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