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Skaters fill Slice of Ice, the ice rink in Red Arrow Park. holiday lights are seen in the background

Slice of Ice in Red Arrow Park

Downtown ice skating is free when you bring your own skates! Rentals of skates, skater aides, and ice sleds are available during all regular hours. Street parking is available as well as a few nearby parking structures.

920 N. Water Street
Milwaukee

414-289-8791

Hours of Operation

Closed for the Season

Slice of Ice in Red Arrow Park - people next to the fireplace in the warming house

Skate Rental & Warming House

Step inside to warm up by the fireplace! Skate rental sizes start at Toddler's size 8, to Women’s size 11 and Men’s size 14.

Single-Visit Skate Rental Fees (tax included):

  • Adult: Age 18+, $11 per person
  • Youth: Age 17 & under, $9 per person

Skate Sharpening (tax included): $7 per pair of skates

Slice of Ice in Red Arrow Park, girl using skate aide

Skater Aide Rental

Get a little support from a Skater Helper! Rent a skating aide for only $1 (includes tax). A $5 refundable deposit or photo I.D. is also required. Sponsored by the Milwaukee Admirals.

Two youths in hockey gear use the ice sleds for individuals with mobility disabilities

Ice Sled Rental 

Ice sleds for skaters with mobility impairments are available to use for free, on a first-come, first-served basis.

School & Non-Profit Group Ice-Skating Outings

Group skating outings are available to 501(c)3 nonprofit groups whose members are under the age of 18. The cost for these groups is $5 per pair of skates, with a weekday minimum number of 25 skate rentals. Participants who bring their own skates do not pay a fee if the minimum rental requirement has been met. No minimum number of skate rentals required for the weekend.

Advance reservations are required for group outings. We recommend that you make your reservation at least one week in advance. A copy of your group’s Certificate of Exempt Status must be submitted at the time of reservation.

To make a reservation for a School or Non-Profit Group Outing, call (414) 316-8393.