The 2024-25 ice skating season starts Friday, December 6th at 10:00am!
Rosa Parks Circle ice rink is one of Grand Rapids' treasured winter destinations.
Admission
- Adults (18 and over) $6.00
- Youth (17 and under) $3.00
- 10-hole punch card: $22 (youth admission = 1 punch, adult admission = 2 punches)
We accept cash and card. Admission includes free skate rental.
Two Ways to Skate with Us
1. Walk-Up Skating
Out on the town? Stop by and skate!
2. Plan Ahead with Skate Reservations
50 reserved spots are available for each skating session (limit 6 skaters per reservation) Your reservation allows priority access before walk-up traffic during your reservation arrival window.
Links to reserve (by the week):
Week of 12/16: Open Skating at Rosa Parks Circle - Week of December 16th | Registration
Week of 12/23: Open Skating at Rosa Parks Circle - Week of December 23rd | Registration
Week of 12/30: Open Skating at Rosa Parks Circle - Week of December 30th | Registration
Week of 1/6: Open Skating at Rosa Parks Circle - Week of January 6th | Registration
Week of 1/13: Open Skating at Rosa Parks Circle - Week of January 13th | Registration
Week of 1/20: Open Skating at Rosa Parks Circle - Week of January 20th | Registration
Week of 1/27: Open Skating at Rosa Parks Circle - Week of January 27th | Registration
Special Holiday Ice Rink Hours (weather permitting), Dec. 23 – Jan. 5 (closed Christmas Day):
Sunday
Skating, 11 am - 12:30 pm, Ice resurfacing, 12:30 pm - 1 pm
Skating, 1 pm - 2:30 pm, Ice resurfacing, 2:30 pm - 3 pm
Skating, 3 pm - 4:30 pm, Ice resurfacing, 4:30 pm - 5 pm
Skating, 5 pm - 6:30 pm, Ice resurfacing, 6:30 pm - 7 pm
Skating, 7 pm - 8:30 pm
Monday - Saturday
Skating, 10 am - 11:30 am, Ice resurfacing, 11:30am - 12 pm
Skating, 12 pm - 1:30 pm, Ice resurfacing, 1:30 - 2 pm
Skating, 2 pm - 3:30 pm, Ice resurfacing, 3:30 - 4 pm
Skating, 4 pm - 5:30 pm, Ice resurfacing, 5:30 - 6 pm
Skating, 6 pm - 7:30 pm, Ice resurfacing, 7:30 - 8 pm
Skating, 8 pm - 9:30 pm
Christmas Eve
Skating, 10 am - 11:30 am, Ice resurfacing, 11:30am - 12 pm
Skating, 12 pm - 1:30 pm, Ice resurfacing, 1:30 - 2 pm
Skating, 2 pm - 3:30 pm, Ice resurfacing, 3:30 - 4 pm
Skating, 4 pm - 5:30 pm
Ice Rink Hours (weather permitting):
Sunday - Thursday
Skating, 11 am- 12:30 pm, Ice resurfacing, 12:30 pm - 1 pm
Skating, 1 pm - 2:30 pm, Ice resurfacing, 2:30 pm - 3 pm
Skating, 3 pm - 4:30 pm, Ice resurfacing, 4:30 pm - 5 pm
Skating, 5 pm - 6:30 pm, Ice resurfacing, 6:30 pm - 7 pm
Skating, 7 pm - 8:30 pm
Friday - Saturday
Skating, 10 am - 11:30 am, Ice resurfacing, 11:30am - 12 pm
Skating, 12 pm - 1:30 pm, Ice resurfacing, 1:30 - 2 pm
Skating, 2 pm - 3:30 pm, Ice resurfacing, 3:30 - 4 pm
Skating, 4 pm - 5:30 pm, Ice resurfacing, 5:30 - 6 pm
Skating, 6 pm - 7:30 pm, Ice resurfacing, 7:30 - 8 pm
Skating, 8 pm - 9:30 pm
Skate times close 48 hours in advance. Additional dates will become available up to two weeks in advance.
Getting Here
For more information on parking and public transportation, visit the Downtown Visitor Mobility and Parking Guide.
Skates
- Free with admission
- Sizes range from toddler 8 through men's 15
- Ice balance aids are available
- Skates are available first come, first served
- You may bring your own skates
- Skate sharpening available for $5
Restrooms
- There are public restrooms on site at the rink
Accessibility
- The rink is wheelchair accessible
Holidays
- The rink is closed on December 25 in observance of Christmas Day
- The rink is open on Christmas Eve, New Years Eve, New Years Day, MLK Day and Valentine's Day