If you’re looking to spend more time outside, head to Stony Creek Metropark in Shelby Township for swimming, trails, and…
Outdoor Ice Rinks In Metro Detroit

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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About Carrie Budzinski
Carrie Budzinski is the Vice President of LittleGuide Detroit. She grew up in Livonia and Detroit and continues to live life in both cities. Carrie loves exploring the city and finding hidden gems in the suburbs..
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