Ready to beat the chill with some ice skating fun?
Milwaukee is home to some of the best ice skating rinks around. Here’s a quick guide to our favorite ice skating rinks in the area:
- Red Arrow Park: Free skating, rentals available (920 N. Water St., Milwaukee). Did you know it’s bigger than Rockefeller’s rink?
- Humboldt Park Lagoon: Majestic park setting, perfect for an outdoor skate (3000 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee).
- Konkel Park: Free admission and skate rental at Dan Jansen Family Fest Rink (5151 W. Layton Ave., Greenfield).
- Cedar Creek Park: Evening skating under the lights (N55 W6079 Portland Rd., Cedarburg).
- Lake Park: Scenic views overlooking Lake Michigan (2975 N. Lake Park Rd., Milwaukee).
- Pettit National Ice Center: Indoor facility with two international-size rinks (500 S. 84th St., Milwaukee).
- Wilson Ice Arena: Year-round skating and evening glow skates (4001 S. 20th St., Milwaukee).
- The Dinky Rink at Milwaukee Public Market: A unique, small-scale skating experience (400 N Water St.).
- Riverwest People’s Ice Rink: Community-run, heart of Riverwest (3129 N Bremen St.).
- Kern Center at MSOE: Recreation and wellness facility with public skating events (1245 N. Broadway).
For more in-depth details on each rink, including special events and tips, keep reading below.
Let’s slide into some winter fun!
1. Red Arrow Park (Free skating! Rentals available)
920 N. Water St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 289-8791
www.sliceofice.com
Did you know that the 128×95-foot ice rink in Red Arrow Park is actually bigger than the one at Rockefeller Center?
You can visit this downtown landmark January through March for free ice skating (with skate rentals available at a small cost). Remodeled in 1999, the ice rink can fit around 100 people at a time and is conveniently located right next to a Starbucks, so you can enjoy a hot chocolate.
No reservations are needed this season, and as usual, the rink will offer free skating for visitors with their own skates, and skate rentals are available for $9 for adults and $7 for under 18.
Be on the lookout for the City of Milwaukee’s annual Superhero IceCAPEade and special events like Broadway Skates.
Helpful hint: Polar Pals are available for kids who are just learning to skate, and ice sleds are available for people with mobility limitations.
2. Humboldt Park Lagoon
3000 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53207
humboldtparkmilwaukee.org
If you’re looking for an outdoor ice skating experience that is both urban and surrounded by nature, head to the Humboldt Park lagoon.
The lagoon is surrounded by a majestic park, and it’s a lovely way to spend a winter afternoon.
Volunteers do their best to maintain the conditions of the ice with flooding, and they snowblow separate areas for both recreational skaters and hockey players.
Check first for updated hours and lagoon conditions on the Humboldt Park Friends website. If you see the lights on at night, that means the ice is ready.
There are convenient bathrooms located right across the street from the lagoon in the Pavilion.
3. Konkel Park
5151 W. Layton Ave., Greenfield, WI 53220
Website
The Dan Jansen Family Fest Rink in Konkel Park is a natural rink, so hours are weather dependent. For up-to-date information for the season, follow the rink’s Facebook page.
Admission and ice skate rental is free, available on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a limited supply of sizes available, so bring your own skates if you have them. A limited number of free skate aids are also available for beginning skaters.
A warming area and concessions are available during hours of operation.
4. Cedar Creek Park
N55 W6079 Portland Rd., Cedarburg, WI 53012
ci.cedarburg.wi.us
In addition to the river at Boy Scout Park, the City of Cedarburg maintains an ice rink at Cedar Creek Park. There is lighting in Cedar Creek Park to allow for evening skating.
The rink closes when the temperature falls below zero, until the rinks can be plowed after a snow storm, or during unseasonable weather conditions.
5. Lake Park
2975 N. Lake Park Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53211
lakeparkfriends.org
Head to this picturesque gem overlooking Lake Michigan for public skating during the winter months. While you’re there, you can also stop by the North Point Lighthouse or play on the playground.
6. Pettit National Ice Center
500 S. 84th St., Milwaukee, WI 53214
thepettit.com
The Pettit National Ice Center is a 200,000 square foot indoor ice skating facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, featuring two international-size ice rinks and a 400-meter speed skating oval.
Public skating times, rental skate fees, and occasional promotions are listed on their website. They also offer ice skating classes for all ages throughout the year.
(Don’t forget to bring a coat! It may be an indoor facility, but it is still chilly.)
7. Wilson Ice Arena
4001 S. 20th St., Milwaukee, WI 53221
county.milwaukee.gov
Skate all year round on their National Hockey League-sized rink (200 x 85 feet). There are also locker rooms, a concession area, and rental skates.
They even offer Glow Skates through the year!
8. The Dinky Rink at Milwaukee Public Market
400 N Water St.
The Dinky Rink at the Milwaukee Public Market is the city’s teeny tiniest skating destination. It can only hold 8 people at a time. It’s free, but registration is required.
It usually opens in mid-February.
9. Riverwest People’s Ice Rink
3129 N Bremen St.
Website
The community-run ice rink in Riverwest is located along the Beer Line in the heart of Milwaukee’s Riverwest neighborhood. Check the Facebook page for updates and conditions.
10. Kern Center at MSOE
1245 N. Broadway
Website
MSOE’s Kern Center is a 210,000-square-foot recreation, athletic, health and wellness facility. that is home to not only an ice rink, but also a fitness center, field house, running track, and more.
There are public skates on Sunday events and other select times. You can find them on their calendar.
Burnham Ice Rink (TBD for 2024)
1755 S. 32nd St.
Website
Burhnam Ice Rink was closed in 2023 while Milwaukee Recreation renovated Burnham Playfield. Check back for updates for 2024.
MORE SKATING RINKS:
Milwaukee County
Center Street Park
6420 W Clarke St, Milwaukee, WI 53213
(414) 257-7275
centerstreetpark.org
Fox Point Ice Rink / Longacre Skating Pavilion
7343 N. Longacre Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53217
village.fox-point.wi.us
Hales Corners Park
5765 S. New Berlin Road, Hales Corners, WI 53130
(414) 425-7303
county.milwaukee.gov
Open daily from 9 a.m,-9 p.m, and free to the public. Bring your own skates. Skaters can park their vehicles in the parking on lot on S. New Berlin Road, located north of the pool house. No parking in front of pool building.
Hart Park
7300 Chestnut St., Wauwatosa, WI 53213
(414) 471-8420
wauwatosa.net
LaFollette Park
9418 W. Washington St., Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 257-7275
friendsoflafollettepark.com
Lynden Sculpture Garden
2145 W. Brown Deer Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53217
(414) 446-8794
lyndensculpturegarden.org
View unique sculptures from the middle of the lake. Bring your own skates! Check their Facebook Page for updates on ice conditions.
McCarty Park
8214 W. Cleveland Ave., West Allis, WI 53219
(414) 672-5052
county.milwaukee.gov
Riverwest People’s Ice Rink
3129 N. Bremen St., Milwaukee, WI 53212
Facebook Page
Community ice rink located along the Beerline Trail, in the heart of Riverwest.
Scout Lake
5902 W. Loomis Rd., Greendale, WI 53129
(414) 425-7303
county.milwaukee.gov
Check the Milwaukee County website for public skate and warming house hours to ice skate on this beautiful five-acre lake.
Sheridan Park
4800 S. Lake Dr., Cudahy, WI 53110
(414) 762-1550
county.milwaukee.gov
Enjoy the stunning view of the downtown skyline from Sheridan Park. This ice rink is lit for nighttime ice skating, but there is no warming house.
Urban Ecology Center at Washington Park
1859 N. 40th St., Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 344-5460
urbanecologycenter.org
Skate outdoors at the lagoon, then warm up with some hot chocolate at the Urban Ecology Center in Washington Park. Check their website for public hours and conditions. The lagoon isn’t usually ready for skating until January or February.
Ozaukee County
Boy Scout Park
W62 N715 Riveredge Dr., Cedarburg, WI 53012
ci.cedarburg.wi.us
The City of Cedarburg maintains the river in Boy Scout Park for ice skating.
Homestead Hollow County Park
N120 W19809 Freistadt Rd., Germantown, WI 53022
(262) 335-4445
washcowisco.gov
Kinderberg Park
N104 W14942 Donges Bay Road, Germantown, WI 53022
germantownwi.gov
Mee-Kwon Park
6333 W. Boniwell Rd., Mequon
(262) 242-1310
co.ozaukee.wi.us
Mee-Kwon Park is home to a sledding hill with a long shallow grade with ice skating offered at the nearby pond. You’ll find a warming house there, but there is no skating or sledding allowed at night.
Ozaukee Ice Center
5505 Pioneer Rd. #144N, Mequon, WI 53097
(262) 375-6851
ozaukeeicecenter.org
There is currently no schedule for public skate. Stay tuned to the website for updates.
Washington County
Firemen’s Park
645 Baehring Dr., Slinger, WI 53086
(262) 644-5265
vi.slinger.wi.gov
Homestead Hollow County Park
N120W19809 Freistadt Rd., Germantown, WI 53022
(262) 335-4445
washcowisco.gov
Lisbon Community Park
N78 W26970 Bartlett Pkwy., Lisbon, WI
(262) 246-7266
townoflisbonwi.com
Regner Park
800 N. Main St., West Bend, WI 53090
(262) 335-5100
ci.west-bend.wi.us
Ridge Run Park
300 S. University Dr., West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 338-1012
ci.west-bend.wi.us
Waukesha County
Buchner Park
223 Oakland Ave., Waukesha, WI 53186
(262) 524-3726
Website
Eble Ice Arena
19400 W. Bluemound Rd., Brookfield, WI 53045
(262) 784-7512
waukeshacounty.gov
Year-round indoor public skating for $6 per person ($3 skate rental).
Lowell Park
2201 Michigan Ave, Waukesha, WI 53188
(262) 522-9356
Website
There is a warming shelter and sledding hill nearby.
New Berlin City Center Plaza
15040 Library Lane, New Berlin, WI 53151
newberlin.org
This synthetic ice rink is located on the East corner of Library Lane and Michelle Witmer Memorial Drive. You can use your library card to check out skates at the New Berlin Public Library across the street.
Nagawaukee Park Ice Arena
2699 Golf Rd, Delafield, WI 53018
(262) 646-7072
waukeshacounty.gov
The Ponds of Brookfield
2810 N. Calhoun Rd., Brookfield, WI 53005
(262) 786-7663
thepondsofbrookfield.com
Open Skate hours are limited. Check their website for specific dates and times, skate rental fees, or to find out more about their Learn to Skate program.
Sussex Civic Center
N64W23760 Main St., Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-5200
villagesussex.org
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