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Best Places For Outdoor Ice Skating In & Around Denver

POSTED BY
Linnea

Get out on the ice and skate around this winter. Plenty of places across the Front Range have outdoor ice rinks, perfect for gliding, twirling, or, if you’re a first timer or haven’t done it in a while, holding on for dear life while children zip by you.

Many of these places offer skate helpers for little kids, and all have skate rentals available. Of course, feel free to bring your own skates. At some locations donning your own laces means FREE skating.

Just don’t forget to bundle up in hats, scarves, gloves and warm socks. If it’s cold enough to freeze water, you can bet it will be nippy outside.

Skyline Park

Skate for free in Downtown Denver. Photo by Downtown Denver Partnership

Right in the heart of downtown Denver lies Skyline Park, which turns into a winter wonderland complete with an ice rink, concession stand, and tables to lounge at.

If you have your own skates it’s free to use, and if you don’t there are some to rent, both single and double blade in child and adult sizes. Just don’t forget your warm socks!

When: Open daily until February 2. Check the schedule online for daily times.

Where: 1601 Arapahoe St.

Cost: FREE with your own skates; Adult rental is $12 and 12-and-under skate rental is $9. Credit card only.

How to save: Bring your own skates to join for FREE!

Ice Rink at Belmar

Head to this Lakewood shopping center for its annual ice rink extravaganza, November through January. The outdoor rink has plenty of room for those great at ice skating, and for those just getting into it.

No reservations are required, just show up to Belmar with or without skates.

When: From now until January 5 the rink is open Thursday through Sunday from noon to 9 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday from noon to 10 p.m. Starting January 6 to 28, the rink is only open Fridays from 4 to 10 p.m., Saturdays noon to 10 p.m., and Sundays noon to 9 p.m.

Where: 7337 W. Alaska Drive, Lakewood

Cost: With skate rentals adults are $10; children 3-12 are $8; military with valid ID is $6; and kids 2 and under and those 65-plus are free.

How to save: Bring your own skates and save $4.

Arvada’s Skating in the Square

Head to Olde Town Arvada and take a turn on the pop-up ice rink, even if it’s not real ice. The area is decked out in twinkling lights to give visitors an extra special magical feeling.

You can also wander to the Holiday Bar in the Square (Thursday through Sunday) for festive drinks and snacks.

When: Now through January. Monday to Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m.; Thursday & Friday from 4 to 8 p.m.; Saturdays 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check the website for the holiday schedule.

Where: Arvada Visitors Center at 7305 Grandview Ave., Arvada

Cost: Ages 12+ cost $10 to skate, and those under 12 are $7.

How to Save: So far we haven’t gotten any good tips on how to save, but we will update if that changes.

Parker Ice Trail at Discovery Park

Skate along the ice river in Parker. Photo by Parker Parks & Recreation

Unlike a classic ice rink, the one in Discovery Park is made to look like a frozen river, allowing guests to wind around and down the path of their choosing.

Note, the ice rink is closed on the full days from 3 to 3:30 p.m. for maintenance. While you wait, enjoy concessions, hot chocolate and three roaring fire pits.

When: Now through February 28, 2025, weather depending. Normal hours are Monday to Friday from 5 to 9 p.m.; Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Check the website for special holiday hours.

Where: Next to the library at 20115 E. Mainstreet, Parker

Cost: Visitors 11 and up run $10; children 10 and under are $8; and skate rentals are $4.

How to save: If you are renting skates and want to visit four times or more, the four-visit pass is $45, saving you $3 off adult admission, and $1 off children’s admission. Also, groups of 10 or more can get a special rate of $10 each, which includes the skate rental.

The Rink at Evergreen Lake

Because ice skating on Evergreen Lake depends on weather and how frozen the lake is, it’s hard to pinpoint the exact date of opening.

When: Always call the Skating/Weather Hotline before visiting at 720-880-1391, as Ice Rinks are open depending on weather conditions.

Transport: Shuttles run only on weekends/holidays from Stagecoach Park.

Where: 29612 Upper Bear Creek Road, Evergreen.

Cost: $15 per person, $20 includes admission & skate rental. Age 4 and under are free.

How to save: Save $30 by buying a punch card for $120. It’s good for 10 visits. This punch card can be used for all members of the family. These punches are only valid for the season in which they are purchased. No refunds or credit will be given for unused punches. Expires at end of skate season.

Posted by Linnea on December 10, 2024 | Updated December 9, 2024 Filed Under: Sports & Recreation

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