Indoor and Outdoor Ice Skating in Columbus

Ice skating is a favorite wintertime activity, and there are several options for ice skating in Columbus, whether you want to brave the outdoor cold on skating ponds, or stick to indoor ice skating rinks.

Ice skate rental is not available at most natural outdoor skating rinks, and may cost extra at indoor skating rinks. If you plan to skate several times, you’ll want to purchase your own pair of ice skates.

Amazon has a ice skates or all ages at all prices, or you could check Play-it-Again Sports to see if they have any used ice skates in stock. Ice skates are also available at many big box stores and sporting stores.

Note: It’s important to check links before you go to make sure there aren’t any scheduled changes, and to be aware of safety requirements. Reservations and/or masks may be required.

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Seasonal Ice Rinks

Merry on Main Iceless Ice Skating

December 12, 2024 – January 5, 2025

Iceless Ice Skating at Partners Park (125 E. Sixth St.) 
A holiday favorite returns for another year! Skating is FREE for residents and visitors of all ages. Skates are provided for FREE.

The rink is 72′ x 40′ with perimeter fencing and outdoor heaters. The rink capacity is 80 skaters and is staffed by CPR/First Aid trained and background checked employees.

December 12 – 13, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
December 14 – 15, 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
December 16 – 20, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm 
December 21 – January 5, 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Closed December 25)

Mighty Children’s Museum Ice Skating

November 15-December 22, 2024

The Mighty Children’s Museum in Chillicothe has brought back the Ice Rink for the holiday season. Follow on Facebook for special events such as visits with Santa, Polar Express Nights, food vendors, and more fun events at the rink.

Rink Admission Cost: Free, thanks to community sponsors.

Fridays: 4pm – 8pm
Saturdays: 12pm – 8pm
Sundays: 12pm – 4pm

The Pump House Center of the Arts, 1 Enderlin Circle Chillicothe, Ohio

Special outdoor ice skating rinks

These options have synthetic ice to allow skating outdoor at above freezing temps. Some are only open during the holiday season.

Dublin Ice Rink at Riverside Crossing

Open through mid-March 2025.

The Dublin Ice Rink at Riverside Crossing is a temporary ice rink for the winter season. Cooling system allows rink to be used in temperatures up to 60 degrees.

Admission is $12 and includes skate rental. Guests can bring their own ice skates, but admission is still $12. Always check the City of Dublin website to ensure the rink is open or to verify hours. Located at 6635 Riverside Dr.

Obetz Ice Rink

TBA December 2024

Lancaster Park Ice Rink is open to everyone this year. Hours are 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on weekdays and noon to 7:00 pm on weekends.

Admission is FREE for Obetz residents. Non-residents must purchase a $5 day pass. You must bring proof of residency (Obetz water bill or recent paystub with Obetz income tax) with you on your first visit.

Minors must have a parent/guardian sign a waiver on their first visit. Skates are available to rent. 

Closures may occasionally occur due to weather. Closures or delays will be posted to the Obetz Facebook page as soon as possible. If there isn’t a post for the day, it’s expected to be open.

Located at 4390 Lancaster Avenue

Indoor Ice Skating in Columbus

Chiller Ice Rinks

Chiller Ice Rinks at Easton, Lewis Center, Dublin and Downtown Ice Haus: Check public skate times and pricing for each location. No reservations required for public skate.

Tickets are $6-$18 for ages 6 and up. Skate rental is $4.

Family of 4 is $50, which includes Admission & Skate Rental – Noon Skate and Friday Night Meltdown Excluded, 5 and Under Price Does Not Apply. 

The Ohio State University Ice Rink

390 Woody Hayes Drive, Columbus. Phone: (614) 292-4154

Open skating is available to the public on select dates at The Ohio State University Ice Rink. Public admission is $5-$12 per person. Skate rental is free is admission.

Lou & Gibb Reese Ice Arena

936 Sharon Valley Rd, Newark. Phone: (740) 349-6784

Public Skating at Lou & Gibb Ice Arena is available most days during select times, including a weekday noon skate for only $5. Admission $3-$12, skate rental is $3.

Outdoor Ice Skating in Columbus

Most outdoor ice skating options won’t open until the weather is consistently cold and below freezing for a period of time.

Please check links to verify if outdoor rinks are open. Don’t skate without checking the links or signs at location. 

Coffman Park in Dublin

5200 Emerald Parkway, Dublin.Hours (when open) are weekdays from 3 – 8:30 pm and weekends and school cancellations days from 10 am – 8:30 pm.  Fireplaces in the pavilion provide for a nice warm up; restrooms are available.

Skates are not available for rental. No hockey. Signs are posted along Coffman Drive when open, or check the City of Dublin website.

Blendon Woods

4265 East Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, OH 43017.
Skating Pond: Winter outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy this one-foot deep, 0.4 acre pond. Details here.

Battelle Darby Creek

3711 Gardner Road, Georgesville OH 43123.
1/2 acre, 16 inch deep pond. Details here.

Delaware State Park

5202 US Route 23 North, Delaware, OH 43015.
Sledding hills and ice rink available. Details here. 

Orange Township Glen Oak Park

7126 Blue Holly Drive.
The pond is drained in the winter to less than 24″ deep. The ice thickness is measured on a regular basis for safety. Details and open status here. 

Ice rink at Victory Park in Pickerington 

100 Lockville Rd, Pickerington
Posted signs and the Facebook page will show whether the rink is open or closed. Details here.

Remember…please DO NOT skate on any of these ponds when the No Skating signs are posted.

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