Cedar Rapids Area Outdoor Ice Rinks

Before winter is over, be sure to lace up your skates and get out to the area's outdoor ice skating rinks!

Bundle up and get outside to practice your skating skills this winter at Cedar Rapids' free ice rink.

The Rinks

There is a rink available in Cedar Rapids! Located at Hughes Park Basketball Court (2100 Wilson Ave SW), this rink is constructed using a plastic liner, which results in better quality ice and a longer skating season. The rink is a perfect place to bring your family, a date, or enjoy some time alone. It is FREE and open to the public for recreational use, but is not supervised.

A seasonal community ice rink is also available in nearby Ely! Located on the tennis/basketball court outside of City Hall, 1570 Rowley Street, it's a FREE and unsupervised rink, please use caution. Ice skates are not provided, you must bring your own.

Marion is lacing up for winter fun with the debut of the ice loop in the Central Plaza at City Square Park (1001 7th Avenue). This unique seasonal attraction promises to create a new level of winter magic in Uptown Marion from Small Business Saturday (Nov. 29) through February, weather permitting.

The seasonal programming line-up includes public skating, skate rentals and special events. Concessions and skate rentals will be offered from the Skate Shack during operating hours, and the Depot will serve as a warming area for skaters. Anticipated operating hours are as follows:

  • Thursday–Friday: 5-10 p.m.
  • Saturday: noon-10 p.m.
  • Sunday: noon-6 p.m.
  • Winter break, holidays, special events and program hours will vary.

There will be fees for admission and skate rentals. Pricing will be designed to keep the experience affordable for individuals and families.

Gather your favorite people and enjoy this free activity this cold winter has allowed! The rinks will remain open for as long as weather conditions permit — so don't miss out!

Other Winter Activities

Looking for other fun and affordable ways to enjoy a snow-covered winter? Check out the cross country ski trails groomed by Linn County Conservation at Matsell Bridge Natural Area, Morgan Creek Park, Wickiup Hill Learning Center, and Wanatee Park with updates posted at LinnCountyParks.com. Sledding hills at Bowman, Jones and Shawnee Parks in Cedar Rapids and Wanatee Park in Marion are also great options. Find more Winter Recreation information from the City of Cedar Rapids..

Rent snowshoes at Indian Creek Nature Center so long as there are five or more inches of snow cover.

Too cold outside? Consider ice skating indoors at the ImOn Ice Arena. Public skate is $6 for admission and $3 for skate rental. Check out their public skate times here.

Call the Cedar Rapids winter hotline for information on openings and conditions: 319-286-5700.

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