Indoor and Outdoor Rinks for 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.

Looking to go sledding? Check out this big list of sledding hills in Columbus.

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 December 17, 2021 through mid-March 2022. Cooling system allows rink to be used in temperatures up to 60 degrees.

Admission is $10 and includes skate rental. Guests can bring their own ice skates, but admission is still $10. Only contactless payments such as debit and credit will be accepted. 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

Open January 6, 2022 – tba

Lancaster Park Ice Rink will be open to everyone this year. 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. 4390 Lancaster Avenue

2-hour limits may be enforced on weekends (Saturday/Sunday). Closures may occasionally occur due to weather. Closures or delays will be posted to the Obetz Facebook page as soon as possible.

Liberty Park Ice Rink

This new option was announced on January 4, but we don’t know details yet! Follow along on Facebook for updates and opening details.

Indoor Ice Skating in Columbus

Chiller Ice Rinks

Easton, Lewis Center, Dublin and Downtown Ice Haus: Check public skate times and pricing for each location. Reservations aren’t required for 2021/2022.

Tickets are $8-$15 for ages 6 and up. Skate rental is $4.

Family of 4 is $45, 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. Public admission is $6 per person, or $45 per semester. Skate rental is $3.

Lou & Gibb Reese Ice Arena

936 Sharon Valley Rd, Newark. Phone: (740) 349-6784
Admission $3-$6, 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. Indoor ice skating options are listed below.

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. Hockey is not permitted. Signs will be 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

Battelle Darby Creek, 3711 Gardner Road, Georgesville OH 43123.
1/2 acre, 16 inch deep pond.

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

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

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.

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

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Holiday Season Skating

Mighty Children’s Museum Ice Skating at Yoctangee Park

This year The Rink is in Yoctangee Park at the Lion’s Shelter. Open through December.

Hours of Operation:
Thursday: 4p-8p
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 12p-8p (Closed Dec 24-26)

Ice Rink admission is $5. Santa’s House will be near the Ice Rink, where children can meet the big guy and take a photo on select dates.

Merry on Main Iceless Ice Skating

December 11 – January 2, 2022
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.

Open 5-8 pm on weekdays through December 17, and 2-8 pm on Saturdays and Sundays, and every day starting December 18. Closed Christmas Day. Extended hours, December 30th & 31st – 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

Skate Around Town at Easton

December 17-January 2, 2022. Grab your friends and family and head to the Easton Ice Rink to Skate Around the Town on the artificial ice. Skaters can enjoy fun on the ice for FREE! You don’t even need to bring your own skates – they’ll have them for you to borrow!

Skating time varies; see schedule. Children under 15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult guardian. Skating may be cancelled for inclement weather. Time allotment may be limited based on demand.