Rosa Parks Circle Ice Rink

The ice rink at Rosa Parks Circle at night lit by holiday lights (photo by Paul Jendrasiak for Experience Grand Rapids)

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):

Open Skating at Rosa Parks Circle - Week of January 27th | Registration

Open Skating at Rosa Parks Circle - Week of February 3rd | Registration

Open Skating at Rosa Parks Circle - Week of February 10th | Registration

Open Skating at Rosa Parks Circle - Week of February 17th | Registration

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