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
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.
Skating reservations close 48 hours in advance. Additional dates will become available up to two weeks in advance.
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
Tuesday - Wednesday, Dec. 22-23, 2025
- 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.
Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025
- 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
- 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
- 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025
CLOSED
Monday - Wednesday, Dec. 29-31, 2025
- 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.
Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026
- 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.
Friday, Jan. 2, 2026
Skating session return to regular schedule.
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