Rosa Parks Circle ice rink is one of Grand Rapids' treasured winter destinations. The ice rink will open for skating on December 5, weather permitting.
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
Reservations open December 1, 2025
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.
Reserve a skating session
Ice Rink Hours (weather permitting):
Sunday - Thursday
- 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
- 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
- 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
- 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday - Saturday
- 10:00-11:30 a.m.
- 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
- 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
- 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
- 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
- 8:00 - 9:30 p.m.
HOLIDAY SESSIONS
Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025
- 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
- 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
- 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
- 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025
CLOSED
Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026
Open for regular Thursday skate sessions
Skating reservations 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; all skates are hockey skates
- Ice balance aids are available
- Skates are available first come, first served
- You may bring your own skates; there is no admission discount for bringing your own
- Skate sharpening available for $6
Rules
- Skate at your own risk. All skaters are responsible for their own safety.
- Admission is required for all skaters prior to entering the ice.
- Skating outside of designated session times is prohibited.
- Alcohol, smoking, and drug use are prohibited.
- Food and drink are not permitted while on the ice.
- Pets are not permitted on the ice, with the exception of service animals.
- All rink users must wear skates, with the exception of wheelchair users.
- Wheelchairs are welcome on the ice.
- Strollers are not permitted on the ice.
Restrooms
- There are public restrooms on site at the rink.
Accessibility
- The rink is wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs are allowed on the ice; strollers are not allowed on the ice.
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