10 of the best indoor and outdoor rinks in metro Detroit.
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Campus Martius Park: Detroit’s go-to skating rink, featuring lights and a 60-foot Christmas tree. The rink is open November 18-March 5, seven days a week. Admission-Yes, adults $8, children $7, seniors $7. Skate rental-Yes, $3. Location: 800 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 Photo via @cmardeusz
Yost Ice Arena: Home of the University of Michigan hockey teams. Get excited to skate on the same ice as the players, grab your friends and family for a day in Ann Arbor. Open seven days a week, times vary. Admission-Yes, adults $6, children $4. Skate rental- Yes, $3. Location: 1116 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Photo via @Yosticearena
Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena: With rink glass and boards, sitting areas and lights overhead, get the feeling of an indoor hockey arena while being outdoors. The rink is open November 5-March 19, seven days a week. Admission-Yes, adults $6, children $5, seniors $5. Skate rental-Yes, $3. Location: 2751 Packard Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Photo via @JenniferDavisDeGregorio
Ann Arbor Ice Cube: Located near downtown Ann Arbor, skate on one of three rinks in this ice and fitness facility. Catering to every skill level, skating lessons are available along with drop in hockey. Open seven days a week, times vary. Admission-Yes, adults $4, children $3, seniors $3. Skate rental- Yes, $3. Location: 2121 Oak Valley Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 Photo via @MichiganHockey
Riley Park Ice Rink: Skate on a cozy rink that feels like it could be the setting of a classic holiday movie. Open seven days a week, weather permitting. Admission-No (donations welcome). Skate rental-No. Location: Downtown Farmington, off of Grand River Ave. Skate rental-No. Photo via @RileyParkIceRink
Arctic Edge Ice Arena: With clear and clean rink glass, two NHL size rinks and groomed ice, beginners and experience skaters are welcome to enjoy these facilities. Open to the public most weekends, times vary. Admission-Yes, adults $6, children $4, seniors $3. Skate rental-Yes, $3. Location: 46615 Michigan Ave, Canton, MI 48188 Photo via @ArcticEdgeIceAreanaofCanton
Hutton Ice Rink at Patterson Park: Skate outdoors and warm up in the nearby lodge with snacks and hot chocolate. If your skating skills are rusty, schedule a lesson with one of the parks skate instructors. This rink opens around Thanksgiving depending on the weather, seven days a week. Admission-No. Skate rental-No. Location: 16006 Essex Dr., Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230 Photo via @BarbDetwiler
Dearborn Ice Skating Center: Enjoy year-round skating featuring two NHL regulation size rinks, banquet rooms and a concession stand. Open to the public seven days a week, times vary. Admission-Yes, adults $6, children and seniors $2. Skate rental-Yes, $3. Location: 14900 Ford Rd, Dearborn, MI 48126 Photo via @DearbornIceSkatingCenter
Barnum Park & Ice Rink: This ice rink has no large boards surrounding it, allowing for the nostalgic feeling of skating on a pond or lake. Open Monday-Friday, closed after dark. Admission- No. Skate rental-No. Location: 1101-1399 Pierce St, Birmingham, MI 48009 Photo via @BirminghamShoppingDistrict
St. Clair Shores Civic Arena: Spend a Saturday or Sunday here and enjoy the indoor rink, snack bar and friendly staff. Open Saturday and Sundays to the public. Admission-Yes, $3, children under six are FREE. Skate rental-Yes, $5. Location: 20000 Stephens St, St Clair Shores, MI 48080 Photo via @unique_breed_goaltending

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