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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 (find great prices at re-sale shops), stock up on hats and gloves and get ready for outdoor family fun this winter.
- Blake Farms (Armada)
- Cost: $10
- Skate Rental: $5
- Buhr Park (Ann Arbor)
- Cost: $5-6
- Skate Rental: $3
- Barnum Park (Birmingham)
- No skate rental
- Always check the hotline first to confirm open/close status: 248-530-1700
- The Rink @ Campus Martius (Detroit)
- Cost: $9-11
- Skate Rental: $5
- Riley Park (Farmington Hills)
- Cost: FREE
- Open as of 12/23/21
- Lake St. Clair Metropark (Harrison Township)
- Cost: FREE with park admission
- Always check the hotline first to confirm open/close status: 586-463-4581
- Greenmead Historical Park (Livonia)
- Cost: FREE
- Not yet open for season
- Bear Creek Nature Park (Rochester)
- No skate rental
- Always check the hotline first to confirm open/close status: 248-651-4440, ext 289
- Stony Creek Metropark (Shelby Township)
- Cost: FREE with park admission
- Always check the hotline first to confirm open/close status: 586-781-4242
- Dodge Park (Sterling Heights)
- Cost: $0-5
- Skate Rental: $3
- City Square Ice Rink (Warren)
- Cost: $4
- Skate Rental: $3
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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