Ohio is full of outdoor ice skating, indoor ice skating and hockey rinks. So matter what type of ice time you are looking for chances are you can find it in your area! Some of the ice rinks we have gathered here are seasonal. Be sure to check the business’s websites for official operating hours.

Map of Local Ice Skating Rinks

Red Skate: Outdoor | Blue Skate: Indoor | Green Skate: State Park

Outdoor Ice Skating in Ohio

Outdoor ice skating rinks are usually only open when the weather is cold enough. Be sure to double-check the website for times and call ahead to make sure they are open. As we know, Ohio weather can change quite quickly!

Coffman Park

Hours vary for this outdoor ice skating rink. It is a park in Dublin, run by the city. Typically it is open on weekdays after school starting at 3 pm and open most weekends from 10 am to 8 pm. There are restrooms available on-site, but there is no skate rental. There are generally signs posted with open hours at the pond, but you can also check the website or give them a call.

• Address: 5200 Emerald Parkway, Dublin, Ohio 43016
• Phone: 614-410-4700 | Website

Glen Oak Park

This outdoor ice skating pond is located at Glen Oak Park in Lewis Center. The pond is less than 2 feet deep and is monitored regularly for ice thickness and safety. The pond was designed specifically for ice skating. There are restrooms located within the park, but no skate rental. When the weather is cold enough, check their Facebook page for information.

• Address: 7126 Blue Holly Drive, Lewis Center, Ohio 43035
• Phone: 740-548-5430 | Facebook

Blendon Woods

Blendon Woods is part of the Columbus MetroParks. It has an outdoor ice skating option. This particular outdoor ice skating rink is about 1 foot deep and about half an acre. You can scout out the pond during the summer (it is dry). There are restrooms located within the metro park, but no skate rental.

Check out our article about Blendon Woods!

• Address: 4265 East Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43017
• Phone: 614-620-1861 | Website

Battelle Darby Creek

This is another Columbus MetroPark that offers great outdoor activities all year round. This outdoor ice skating pond is about 16 inches deep and half an acre in size. There are restrooms located within the metro park, but no skate rental.

• Address: 3711 Gardner Road, Georgesville, Ohio 43123
• Phone: 614-370-6254 | Website

Obetz Ice Rink

The Obetz Ice Rink which is sometimes called, Lancaster Park Ice Rink is open during the colder months but for RESIDENTS ONLY. You must bring proof of residency. Residency is strictly enforced. The cost is free, but there are time limits.

• Address: 4390 Lancaster Ave, Obetz, Ohio 43207
• Phone: 614-491-1080 | Website

Winterfest at Market Square

The outdoor ice skating rink is open during the Winterfest celebrations in Portsmouth from mid-November to the end of December each year. You can enjoy ice skating and the wonderland of festive lights, along with all the other activities available at this festival.

• Address: Market Square, Portsmouth, Ohio 45662
• Website | Facebook | Instagram

Hall of Fame City Ice Rink

This is a seasonal outdoor ice skating rink. Skate rental is available.

• Address: 215 W. Tuscarawas St., Courthouse Plaza, Canton, Ohio 44702
• Phone: 330-438-4307 | Website

Lock 3

This is an outdoor ice skating rink in Akron. It has public skating hours on its website. They have skate rental, or you can bring your own.

• Address: 200 S Main St, Akron, Ohio 44308
• Phone: 330-375-2877 | Website

RiverScape MetroPark

Dayton MetroParks offers outdoor ice skating in RiverScape MetroPark, under the pavilion. There are snacks available for purchase along with skate rental.

• Address: 272 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45402
• Phone: 937-278-2607 | Website

Jewish Community Center of Youngstown Winter Campus

This is a synthetic public ice skating rink (minus the ice) So it does not require freezing temperatures to use it! Skating is FREE but there is a charge for skate rental if you do not have your own skates.

• Address: 505 Gypsy Ln., Youngstown, Ohio 44504
• Phone: 330-746-3251 | Website

Cleveland Ice Skating Rink

This outdoor ice skating rink generally opens at the start of January. Details for opening times of this rink are listed on the Public Square events page each year.

• Address: 3 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
• Phone: 216-503-8103 | Website

Cuyahoga Falls Ice Skating Rink

This outdoor ice rink is located in downtown Cuyahoga Falls near the Pavilion and Amphitheater. This outdoor ice skating rink generally opens at the end of November. It is FREE to skate and they do have skate rental. Metered parking is available.

• Address: 2085 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221
• Phone: 330-971-8100 | Website

Franciscan Square

The Rink at Franciscan Square is a seasonal outdoor ice rink, open from mid-November through February each year. Available for public ice skating, special events, and more. Skate rentals and a skate blade sharpening service are available.

Located in Steubenville, visitors can enjoy the famous Nutcracker Village and there are some cozy places to eat nearby.

• Address: 200 Franciscan Square, Steubenville, Ohio 43952
• Phone: 740-284-5853 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

The Ribbon At Glass City MetroPark

The Ribbon is refrigerated in winter to provide nearly 20,000 square feet of ice skating surface, including a 5,000-square-foot ice skating rink called The Pond that is suitable for beginning skaters and events!

• Address: 1521 Front St., Toledo, Ohio 43605
• Phone: 419-407-9717 | Website

Ice Skating at Ohio’s State Parks

A number of State Parks in Ohio offer outdoor ice skating when conditions permit.

Central Ohio:

• Buckeye Lake State Park | Millersport | Website
• A. W. Marion State Park | Circleville | Website
• Deer Creek State Park | Mt Sterling | Website
• Alum Creek State Park | Delaware | Website
• Mt Gilead State Park | Mt Gilead | Website
• Indian Lake State Park | Lakeview | Website

Southwest Ohio:

• Sycamore State Park | Trotwood | Website
• Hueston Woods State Park | College Corner | Website
• Stonelick State Park | Pleasant Plain | Website
• East Fork State Park | Bethel | Website

Southeast Ohio:

• Lake Hope State Park | McArthur | Website
• Lake Alma State Park | Wellston | Website
• Jackson Lake State Park | Oak Hill | Website
• Barkcamp State Park | Belmont | Website

Northeast Ohio:

• Findley State Park | Wellington | Website
• Portage Lakes State Park | Akron | Website
• Wingfoot Lake State Park | Mogadore | Website
• Mosquito Lake State Park | Cortland | Website
• Guilford Lake State Park | Lisbon | Website
• Jefferson Lake State Park | Richmond | Website

Northwest Ohio:

• Catawba Island State Park | Port Clinton | Website
• East Harbor State Park | Lakeside-Marblehead | Website
• Maumee Bay State Park | Oregon | Website
• Lake Loramie State Park | Minster | Website

Indoor Ice Skating Rinks in Ohio

Ohio has a large variety of indoor ice skating rinks. Almost all of the Ohio indoor ice skating rinks offer public skating. If you are looking for Ohio hockey rinks, see the section below this, however, many of the indoor ice skating rinks listed here are also hockey rinks. You may see the facility listed in each section.

OhioHealth Chiller

The Chiller has indoor ice skating and hockey rinks in several locations in Ohio. They are open year-round. Check the website for hours and admission information.

Deep Freeze Ice Arena

This indoor ice arena is unique because it is an Olympic-sized rink. This indoor ice rink offers public skating as well as ice skating lessons and hockey.

• Address: 360 McClurg Road, Boardman, Ohio 44512
• Phone: 330-953-3104 | Website

Gilmour Academy Ice Arena

Gilmour Academy Ice Arena is an indoor ice rink that offers public ice skating (indoors) as well as figure skating lessons and hockey.

• Address: 2045 SOM Center Road, Gates Mills, Ohio 44040
• Phone: 440-473-8153 | Website

Winterhurst Ice Arena

Winterhurst Ice Arena has been under new management since June 2023. They have two indoor rinks with schedules for learning to skate, open skate, and more. There are also both national and local ice skating competitions held here.

• Address: 14740 Lakewood Heights Blvd, Lakewood, Ohio 44107
• Phone: 216-529-4400 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Kent State Ice Arena

This is an indoor ice skating rink that offers public ice skating, ice skating lessons, and hockey.

• Address: 650 Loop Rd., Kent, Ohio 44240
• Phone: 330-672-7465 | Website

Lou and Gib Reese Ice Arena

This is a reader addition! Thank you to @52HikesInOhio for letting us know about this one! This ice arena has figure skating and ice hockey available. They also have broomball!

• Address: 936 Sharon Valley Rd, Newark, Ohio 43055
• Phone: 740-349-6784 | Website

Hockey Rinks in Ohio

Below you will find listings of Hockey Rinks in Ohio. Some of the hockey rinks may be doubled up with the listing for indoor ice skating above.

The Ohio State University Ice Rink

Here there is an open public indoor ice skating hour. This facility has ice skate rental.

• Address: 390 Woody Hayes Dr, Columbus, Ohio 43210
• Phone: 614-292-4154 | Website

Lou & Gib Reese Ice Arena

This indoor ice skating rink offers “learn how to skate” lessons, public indoor ice skating, indoor hockey rink, and more. This facility has skate rental.

• Address: 936 Sharon Valley Rd, Newark, Ohio 43055
• Phone: 740-349-6784 | Website

OhioHealth Chiller

The Chiller has indoor ice skating and hockey rinks in several locations in Ohio. They are open year-round. Check the website for hours and admission information.

Kent State Ice Arena

This is an indoor ice skating rink that offers public ice skating, ice skating lessons, as well as hockey.

• Address: 650 Loop Rd., Kent, Ohio 44240
• Phone: 330-672-7465 | Website

Winterhurst Ice Arena

Here you can learn to play ice hockey or simply ice skate. They have hockey drop-ins and also open skates. There are also professional games played at this arena.

• Address: 14740 Lakewood Heights Blvd, Lakewood, Ohio 44107
• Phone: 216-529-4400 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Deep Freeze Ice Arena

This indoor ice arena is unique because it is an Olympic-sized rink. This indoor ice rink offers public skating as well as ice skating lessons and hockey.

• Address: 360 McClurg Road, Boardman, Ohio 44512
• Phone: 330-953-3104 | Website

Gilmour Academy Ice Arena

Gilmour Academy Ice Arena is an indoor ice rink that offers public ice skating (indoors) as well as figure skating lessons and hockey.

• Address: 2045 SOM Center Road, Gates Mills, Ohio 44040
• Phone: 440-473-8153 | Website

Let’s Go Ice Skating in Ohio!

Have you been to any of these ice skating rinks and facilities? We would love to know! Leave a comment below to share your experience. Also, please let us know if we have missed an ice rink that you have visited.

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