So many of my friends have mentioned that they really enjoy ice skating during the winter months - It's great exercise and fun for the entire family. Below is a list of area ice rinks, their locations and some basic information that parents may need to consider.
Ann Arbor Ice Skating:
Ann Arbor Ice Cube
Location: 2121 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor 48103
Hours: Public skate times vary, verify on the A2Ice3 website.
Cost: $4 Adult/$3 Youth
Skate Rentals Available: Yes. $3 fee.
Buhr Park outdoor ice rink
Location: 2751 Packard St., Ann Arbor 48108
Hours: Listed below. Open October 29-April 1.
Cost: Resident and non-resident fees. Adult $5-6/Youth $4-5
Skate Rentals Available: Yes. $3 fee.
Misc. info.: Arena includes public ice skating and drop-in hockey times. The facility has a heated lobby, vending, restrooms and four separate locker rooms.
School break open skate sessions: noon - 2:00 p.m. Nov. 1, 23, 25; Dec. 23, 26-30; Jan. 2-6, 16, 30 and Feb. 15, 20-24.
Veteran's Memorial Sports Complex
Location: 2150 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor 48103
Hours: Public skate times listed below. Open mid September-mid May.
Cost: Resident and non-resident fees. Adult $5-6/Youth $4-5
Skate Rentals Available: Yes. $3 fee. *Free skate rentals May 2012.
Misc. info.: Complete snack bar services and vending machines are available in the main lobby, along with coin-operated lockers and storage units.
Yost Ice Arena
Location: 1016 South State St., Ann Arbor 48104
Hours: Change week-to-week, verify on website.
Cost: Resident and non-resident fees. Adult $4-5/Youth $3/Noon skate $2
Skate Rentals Available: Yes. $2 fee.
Misc. info.: Special priced noon skate available some days. Discount frequent skater passbooks available. Check available sizes of skates before going.
Belleville Ice Skating:
Location: Lower Huron Metropark , 17845 Savage Rd., Belleville MI
Hours: During park operation.
Cost: Free with Metropark admission.
Skate Rentals Available: No.
Misc. info.: Skate at own risk. Safety gear is recommended. Enjoy ice skating on two natural frozen ponds - Hockey enthusiasts can practice their shot on one rink, while families skate on the other two. Bring hot cocoa and warm up by a bonfire. There is no skate attendant on duty and children should be supervised by a responsible adult. To verify availability of the rink, call 734-697-9181 or 1-800-477-3182.
Canton Ice Skating:
Arctic Edge
Location: 46615 Michigan Ave., Canton
Hours: Public open skate Fridays 12:00-12:50 p.m. & 7:00-8:50 p.m. / Saturdays 1:00-2:50 p.m. & 8:00-9:50 p.m. / Sundays 4:00-5:50 p.m.
Skate Rentals Available: Yes. $3 fee.
Misc. info.: For more information call 734-487-7777
Dexter Ice Skating:
Location: Downtown Dexter in Monument Park.
Hours: Starting 12/5/2011 - Open when the weather is cold enough.
Cost: Free
Skate Rentals Available: No.
Misc. info.: Skate at own risk. Safety gear is recommended. There is no skate attendant on duty and children should be supervised by a responsible adult.
Saline Ice Skating:
Location: Henne Field, Saline
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 8:00 a.m - 9:00 p.m. / Friday and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Skate Rentals Available: No.
Misc. info.: Skate at own risk. Safety gear is recommended. There is no skate attendant on duty and children should be supervised by a responsible adult. Hockey sticks and pucks are not allowed.
If you have seen or heard of other area locations where families can skate indoors or out, please feel free to add it into the comments section or send me a message with the details!
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