Traverse City Area Ice Skating Round Up
We’re feeling the winter chill in the air, which means it’s just about time to head to your local rinks for a glide (or wobble) around the ice! You may be surprised to find out just how many ice rinks are maintained in Northern Michigan, and how many of them are available to the public free of charge. Check out the guide below for ice skating rinks in Traverse City and the surrounding areas.
Note: All outdoor rinks are open weather permitting. Please check the websites listed or call ahead to confirm.
Traverse City
Traverse City Public Ice Skating Rinks
Traverse City Park and Recreation creates and maintains three ice skating rinks, which are free of charge to the public. Weather permitting, the rinks will be open from mid-January to early March. The rinks are lit until 9pm.
Thirlby Field at 14th Street Ice Skating Rink
Rose Street Ice Skating Rink
F&M Park Ice Skating Rink
Rentals: No
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Howe Arena (indoor)
1125 W Civic Center Drive, Traverse City, MI
All levels welcome, $5 open skate. See schedule in link below.
Rentals: Yes, $5
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Centre Ice Arena (indoor)
1600 Chartwell Drive, Traverse City, MI
All levels welcome, $5 open skate. See schedule in link below.
Rentals: Yes, $5
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Surrounding Areas
Academy Park Ice Rink
7042 Traverse Avenue, Benzonia
Academy Park’s outdoor ice skating rink is open free of charge to the public on a first come, first serve basis.
Rentals: No
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Avalanche Park Ice Rink
1129 Wilson Street, Boyne City, MI
Avalanche Park offer trails groomed for walking, snowshoeing, biking along with a sledding hill and plenty of ice made and broomed for skating. Restrooms are available and there is an attendant onsite for assistance and to provide the loaned skates and sleds.
Rentals: Yes
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Boyne Mountain Ice Rink
1 Boyne Mountain Road, Boyne Falls, MI
The Boyne Mountain ice rink is complimentary to both guests and the public and is located just behind the Clock Tower Lodge.
Rentals: Yes
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Crystal Mountain Ice Rink
12500 Crystal Mountain Drive, Thompsonville, MI
The ice skating rink is located in Barr Park right in the heart of Crystal’s village. Complimentary to houseguests and Four Seasons Club Members who bring their own ice skates. Guests visiting for the day with their own skates may obtain a rink pass for $5 per person.
Rentals: Yes, $10 per hour, per person. Ice Skate Rental includes rink pass.
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Elk Rapids
118 Bridge Street, Elk Rapids, MI
Take a spin at Elk Rapid’s Community Ice Rink located at Elk Rapids Marina!
Rentals: Yes, borrow skates along with pucks and sticks from the shed.
Kaliseum Recreation Complex (indoor)
1900 Fairgrounds Rd, Kalkaska, MI
Open 7 days a week, check website for currently open skate schedule. Open skate is $5.
Rentals: Yes, $3
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Leland Ice Skating Rink
826 S Union St, Leland, MI (Hancock Field)
Public outdoor ice skating rink 100% funded by donations and maintained by volunteers.
Rentals: No
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Mt. McSauba Recreation Area
9223 Mt McSauba Rd, Charlevoix, MI
Mt. McSauba offers ice skating along with skiing, snowboarding, sledding, snowshoeing and cross country skiing.
Rentals: Yes, $2
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Ostego County Sportsplex
1250 Gornick Avenue, Gaylord, MI
The Sportsplex has an NHL size ice rink featuring open skate, figure skating, drop in hockey, youth hockey, high school and adult hockey. Drop in rates range from $3-$4.50 depending on age and home address.
Rentals: Yes, $3.
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Richardi Park
E Antrim Street, Bellaire, MI
In winter, when conditions permit, the village builds and maintains free ice rinks.
Rentals: No
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Petoskey Ice Arena (indoor)
3450 M-119, Harbor Springs, MI
Petoskey Ice Arena, the home of Federov Hockey Academy, offers Open Skate as well as Family Stick and Puck. Both run $10.00/person or $30/Family. Check the schedule in the link below for community skate dates and times.
Rentals: Yes, $6
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Petoskey Winter Sports Park
1100 Winter Park Lane, Petoskey, MI
Outdoor ice rink and hockey rink with concessions, a warming hut with fireplace, tv and free WiFi. Free access to the park and rink. Sledding hill on site.
Rentals: Limited skate rental for $7 along with $7 skate sharpening
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Richardi Park
East Antrim Street, Bellaire, MI
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Suttons Bay Ice Rink
214 West Broadway, Suttons Bay, MI
During the winter volunteers flood the area and groom the ice for skating and pick up hockey games. During the winter one portajon is provided. The area is lighted during evening skating.
Rentals: No
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Veteran’s Park
920 S Bay Shore Drive, Elk Rapids, MI
A new rink was installed in 2018 with a liner so even if with a thaw, the rink can refreeze.
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