The temperatures are dropping and the biggest perk of freezing temps is outdoor ice skating. Invest in some skates, stock up on hats and gloves and get ready for outdoor family fun this winter.

• Barnum Park (Birmingham)
  • No skate rental
• Bear Creek Nature Park (Rochester)
  • No skate rental
  • Always check the hotline first to confirm open/close status: 248-651-4440, ext 289
• Beverly Park (Beverly Hills)
  • No skate rental
• Blake Farms (Armada)
  • Cost: $10
  • Skate Rental: $5
• Buhr Park (Ann Arbor)
  • Cost: $4-6
  • Skate Rental: $3
• Campus Martius (Detroit)
  • Cost: $8-10
  • Skate Rental: $5
• City Square Ice Rink (Warren)
  • Cost: $4
  • Skate Rental: $3
• Clark Park (Detroit)
  • Cost: $5
• Dodge Park (Sterling Heights)
  • Cost: $0-5
  • Skate Rental: $3
• Lake St. Clair Metropark (Harrison Township)
  • Cost: FREE with park admission
• Riley Park (Farmington Hills)
  • Cost: FREE
• Rosie’s Park (Madison Heights)
  • No skate rental
• Stony Creek Metropark (Shelby Township)
  • Cost: FREE with park admission

Want to skate inside? Here’s a guide to local ice arenas with open skate. 

***We suggest contacting venues or visiting their social media accounts for weather updates and closure information.

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