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Thanks for a great 2024-2025 Skating Season! Join us again next winter!
Whether you're downtown ice skating on a winter evening after a show, or skating on a weekend afternoon with the kids, the rink is free when you bring your own skates — or you can rent from us!
Sun.: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Skate rentals begin at 11 a.m.
Mon. – Thu.: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Skate rentals begin at 2 p.m.
Fri.: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sat.: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Rentals of skates, skater aides, and ice sleds are available during all regular hours.
Sizes: Toddler's size 8, to Women’s size 11 and Men’s size 14. Single-Visit Rental Fee (tax included)
Adult: Age 18+, $11 per person
Youth: Age 17 & under, $8 per person
(tax included) $7 per pair of skates
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.
Ice sleds for skaters with mobility impairments are available to use for free, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Step inside to warm up by the fireplace or to grab a hot beverage and some food from Biggby Coffee! Biggby serves hot chocolate, lattes, cold-brew coffee, smoothies, breakfast sandwiches, muffins and more.
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. There is no charge for participants who bring their own skates.
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.
Availability: No group outings in December!
Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Minimum of 25 skate rentals REQUIRED for outings starting before 2 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
No minimum number of skate rentals required.
To make a reservation for a School or Non-Profit Group Outing, call (414) 257-8067.
Monday - Friday
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
*See any schedule changes below
Skate rentals are not available. Please bring your own skates and use the rink for free!
Youth-sized skates will be available during Milwaukee Downtown's June Summer Spinz Event.
Third Fridays in June, July and August, 5 - 9 p.m.
Enjoy DJ sets, free lessons (presented by Roll Train MKE), a family skate hour, Hit after Hit! AND food trucks! Youth-sized skates will be available at the June Summer Spinz event.
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Wednesdays, from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., the city's best street eats come to the park, and at noon, the music begins!
See the Full Lineup!
Stop in the on-site XXXX for food and beverages. The coffee shop is in the park's building. When your order is ready, take it outside to enjoy the summer weather!
920 N. Water St., Milwaukee
(414) 289-8791
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