There are several options when looking for ice skating rinks. It first depends on whether you own your own skates or need to rent. All indoor, plus a few outdoor rinks, have skate rentals available.
For outdoor ice rinks, to begin making ice Rochester needs 3-5 days of sub 32 degree daily high temperatures for the ice to form and set.
Outdoor ice skating is a great COVID-19 date idea, too.
Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks
With Skate Rentals Available
Bring Your Own Skates
- Highland Park at the Lily Pond on South Ave near School #12
- Churchville Park
- Ellison Park
- Veteran’s Memorial Park
- Akron Falls Park
- Como Lake Park
Indoor Ice Skating Rinks
- Rochester Ice Center
- Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex, MCC
- Lakeshore Hockey Arena
- Scottsville Ice Arena
- Genesee Valley Park Sports Complex
- Village Sports
- Webster Ice Arena
- Falleti Ice Arena
- Tuttle North Ice Arena, College at Brockport
- Frank Ritter Memorial Ice Arena, RIT
A man learns to skate by staggering about and making a fool of himself. Indeed he progresses in all things by resolutely making a fool of himself.
― George Bernard Shaw
More information on ice skating rinks around Rochester
Indoor Ice Skating Rinks
Indoor rinks are consistently maintained and shielded from the weather, making them a great place to go on a hot summer day!
Indoor rinks share ice with hockey practice, lessons, and games so public skate times may not work with your schedule.
Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks
Outdoor ice skating rinks tend to be free to access with your own skates, with typical park hours.
Outdoor rinks are open to nature and the elements—both blessing and curse—and can be more free-form without all of the crowds.
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Where are your favorite ice skating rinks?
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