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TOP METRO DETROIT ICE ARENAS

Lace up the skates, put on some gloves and get ready to have fun. Whether you’re interested in open skate, a hockey team or figure skating training, here are our favorite places to hit the ice.
Birmingham Ice Arena (Birmingham)
The Birmingham Ice Arena offers skating opportunities for those of all ages. Located on the Kenning Park property, the indoor arena contains a regulation sized ice rink with bleacher seating; in addition to a smaller, studio arena used for lessons and skating parties within the complex.
- Open skate
- Youth hockey
- Figure skating
Address: 20945 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods 48236
Phone: 248.530.1640
Detroit Skating Club (Bloomfield Hills)
The Detroit Skating Club boasts a rich history and one of the strongest coaching staffs in the world. Over the past four years, DSC has produced over thirty-five medallists at the national, world and Olympic level of competition.
- Open skate
- Youth hockey
- Figure skating
- Camps
- Hockey clinics
Address: 888 Denison Ct, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Phone:Â 248.332.3000
Arctic Edge (Canton)
Arctic Edge has two NHL size rinks and has been a training location for many Olympians including 2014 Gold Medalists Meryl Davis and Charlie White.
- Open skate
- Youth hockey
- Figure skating
- Birthday parties
Address: 46615 Michigan Ave, Canton, MI 48188
Phone:Â 734.487.7777
Dearborn Ice Skating Center (Dearborn)
The Dearborn Ice Skating Center (DISC) features two NHL regulation-size ice surfaces, banquet space and a concession stand.
- Open skate
- Youth hockey
- Figure skating
- Birthday parties
Address: 14900 Ford Rd, Dearborn, MI 48126
Phone:Â 313.943.4098
Bulldog Hockey Club (Detroit)
The Bulldogs Hockey Club (formerly Grosse Pointe Hockey Association) was formed in 1962 and has been a community fixture for providing area youth an opportunity to participate in an exciting, challenging sport while emphasizing camaraderie, sportsmanship and fun. BHC provides a competitive environment of learning and good sportsmanship at all skill levels for both boys and girls in the sport of hockey.
- Youth hockey
Address: 4831 Canyon St, Detroit, MI 48236
Phone:Â 313.885.4100
The Rink (Detroit)
From mid-November to the beginning of March you can skate outdoors in the heart of downtown Detroit at The Rink in Campus Martius.
- Open skate
- Special events
Address: 1 Campus Martius, Detroit MI 48226
Phone: 313.963.9393
Farmington Hills Ice Arena (Farmington Hills)
The 70,000 square-foot Ice Arena contains two ice surfaces with a total seating capacity of 1,200 people. The arena offers concession facilities, locker rooms, lockers, meeting and party rooms.
- Open skate
- Youth hockey
- Figure skating
- Birthday parties
Address: 35500 W 8 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48335
Phone:Â 248.478.8800
Suburban Ice (multiple locations)
The Suburban Sport Group Rink has multiple locations across Metro Detroit that offer open skate and classes for kids and families.
- Open skate
- Youth hockey
- Figure skating
- Birthday parties
Multiple locations:
Farmington Hills –Â 23996 Freeway Park Dr, Farmington Hills, MI 48335
Macomb –Â 54755 Broughton Rd, Macomb, MI 48042
Rochester –Â 52999 Dequindre Rd, Rochester, MI 48307
Royal Oak – 1403 Lexington Blvd. Royal Oak, MI 48073
Garden City Ice Arena (Garden City)
The Garden City Ice Arena is a municipal ice arena offering hockey, figure skating, and recreational programs for kids and adults of all ages. Programs include youth and adult hockey leagues, youth figure skating, instructional programs and open skating.
- Open skate (Saturday night glow skate)
- Youth hockey
- Figure skating
- Birthday parties
Address: Â 200 N Log Cabin Rd, Garden City, MI 48135
Phone:Â 734.793.1882
Livonia Civic Arenas (Livonia)
Livonia Civic Arenas (LCA) is a nonprofit organization that operates two ice arenas in Livonia. In addition to classes, the LCA hosts Ice Shows for aspiring talent.
- Open skate
- Youth hockey
- Figure skating
- Clinics
Address:
Eddie Edgar Arena –Â 33841 Lyndon Livonia, MI 48154
Devonaire Arena –Â 9510 Sunset, Livonia MI 48150
Phone: 734.422.5172
Novi Ice Arenas (Novi)
Novi Ice Arena offers activities, events and programs for all ages including learn to skate and open skate all year long.
- Open skate
- Youth hockey
- Figure skating
Address: 42400 Nick Lidstrom Dr, Novi, MIÂ 48375
Phone: 248.347.1010
USA Hockey Arena (Plymouth)
The USA Hockey Foundation operates the hockey arena that hosts amateur hockey teams, in addition to classes and open skate. CJ Brewing Company is a full-service restaurant located inside the arena.
- Open skate
- Youth hockey
- Figure skating
- Hockey camps
Address: 14900 Beck Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170
Phone: 248.453.6400
Southfield Sports Arena (Southfield)
The Sports Arena ice rink is the perfect place for families wanting to spend time together exercising and having fun! In addition to Open Skate hours, there are drop-in hockey opportunities and Learn to Skate lesson as well. Skate Rental is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Open skate
- Learn to skate
- Birthday parties
Address: 26000 Evergreen Rd, Southfield, MI 48076
Phone: 248.796.4640
Southgate Civic Ice Arena (Southgate)
The Arena is the largest figure skating program in the downriver area and home to the Southgate Figure Skating Program and the South Metro Shores US Figure Skating Program.
- Open skate
- Figure skating
- Birthday parties
Address: 14700 Reaume Pkwy, Southgate, MI 48195
Phone:Â 734.258.3035
Dodge Park Ice Rink (Sterling Heights)
As this is an open-air ice rink, the hours are dependent on weather conditions.
- Open skate
Address: 40620 Utica Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Phone:Â 586.446.2700
Kennedy Recreation Center (Trenton)
Kennedy Recreation Center is comprised of over 150,000 square feet housing 3 NHL size ice arenas, skate rental, pro shop and restaurant.
- Open skate
- Youth hockey
- Parent-Tot Skate
- Birthday parties
Address: 3101 West Rd, Trenton, MI 48183
Phone: 734.675.7300
Troy Sports Center (Troy)
The Troy Sports Center is a premier ice skating facility that offers open skate and skating programs for kids interested in figure skating and hockey.
- Open skate
- Youth hockey
- Figure skating
- Camps
Address:Â 1819 E. Big Beaver, Troy, MI 48083
Phone:Â 248.698.6600

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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