Top Spots for Ice Skating in Denver
Published on December 09, 2021 - Updated on December 12, 2021
Ice Skating In Denver for the 2021 Holiday Season
Check out our list of the best ice skating spots in Denver! No matter the weather, it's always a great time to get out and explore the city!
Downtown Denver Rink at Skyline Park
The downtown Denver Rink is located smack dab in well, you guessed it...downtown! Grab your mittens and a warm pair of socks and head on down for a fun day out with the family.
One of the great things about this rink, is you only pay for your ice skate rentals; only $9 for adults and $7 for kids 12 and under. If you have your own pair, you can skate for free!
Denver 4th graders as well as owners of MyDenver cards get to skate free all season long as well. This is probably one of the best deals of all the rinks in the area!
Details
Holiday Hours:
Thanksgiving: 11 am - 6 pm
Christmas Eve: 10 am - 6 pm
Christmas Day: 11 am - 6 pm
New Year’s Eve: 10am - 11pm
MLK Jr. Day: 11 am – 6 pm
Super Bowl Sun. 2/13: 11am-3pm
Nov 24 - Dec. 24 (see holiday times above)
Mon - Thurs: 11 am - 7 pm
Fri & Sat: 10 am - 10 pm
Sunday: 10 am - 6 pm
Dec 26 - Jan 9 (see holiday times above)
Mon - Thur: 10am – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 10 am - 10 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 6 pm
Jan 10 - Feb 20 (see holiday times above)
Mon - Thurs: 12 pm - 5 pm
Friday - Saturday: 10 am - 10 pm
Sunday: 11 am - 6 pm
Parker Ice Trail at Discovery Park
This is less of an ice skating rink and more of an ice skating trail (as the name suggests!). It's fun to try something a bit different than the usual circular rinks and this one is the perfect size for all ages. Approximately 20 feet across and 450 feet long, the trail winds through Discovery Park and allows skaters a fun winter experience.
There are three fire pits to help visitors stay warm and a concession stand in case the kids want some hot chocolate or a snack after their skating session!
Details
Admission prices:
11 and up: $8
10 and under: $6
Skate Rental: $4
Hours
M - F: 5 to 9 p.m.
Sa: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Su: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Holiday Hours
Dec. 17 - Jan. 3
Monday - Saturday: 11am - 9pm
Sunday: 11am - 7pm
Christmas Eve: 11am - 3pm
Christmas Day: 3pm - 7pm
New Year's Eve: 11am - 9pm
New Year's Day: 11am - 9pm
The Pond Ice Rink at the Southlands
Get some last-minute shopping in before taking a spin on the pop-up ice rink at the Southlands in Aurora, Co. Located in front of the movie theatre at the outdoor shopping village, this is a great place to soak in some holiday cheer!
Head over early or plan to stay a little later and eat at one of the many restaurants within the Southlands. The entire area is decorated beautifully for the holidays and will get you (or keep you!) in the holiday spirit!
This year you can purchase your tickets in advance!
There is also a Visit with Santa experience that is going on now through Christmas at Southlands. Time your ice skating and shopping trip with a meet and greet with Santa! Be sure to make reservations in advance along with your ice skating session to avoid disappointment.
And of course, you can always catch a movie at the AMC theater before or after your ice skating and make this a true full-day outing!
Details:
Admission: $12
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 4pm – 9pm
Friday: 4pm – 10pm
Saturday: 11am – 10pm
Sunday: 11am – 7pm
School Holidays: 11am-10pm
Winter Skate in Louisville
Head to downtown Louisville and have some fun on their 6500 square foot outdoor rink this winter. They have skate aids for the younger kids as well as double-runner skates to help them learn (and hopefully stay on their feet longer!). They will also be periodically resurfacing the ice this year so that it stays smooth for skaters.
Be sure to jump on a free horse-drawn carriage ride when you are done!
Details
4 and up: $10
3 and under: FREE
Skate rental is included with admission
Holiday Hours
Christmas Eve (Fri. 12/24): 11:00am - 6:00pm
Christmas Day (Sat. 12/25): 1:00pm - 6:00pm
New Year's Eve (Fri. 12/31): 11:00am - 6:00pm
New Year's Day (Sat. 01/01): 11:00am - 10:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: 11:00am - 7:00pm
Regular Hours
Monday - Wednesday: 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Thursday: 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday: 3:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday: 11:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am - 8:00pm
Winterskate at Northfield
Another great spot to get both some shopping done and let the kids work off some energy. Ice skating admission is $12 for everyone and includes skate rentals. Each ticket is valid for a 75-minute session and is valid on a first-come, first-serve basis. However, if you already have a day out planned, you can also grab tickets in advance!
Details
Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 4pm - 9pm
Friday: 4pm - 10pm
Saturday and All School Holidays: 11am - 10pm
Sunday: 11am - 7pm
Christmas Eve: 11am - 7pm
Christmas Day: 1pm - 10pm
New Year's Eve: 11am - 7pm
New Year's Day: 1pm - 10pm
Lake Ice Skating
Ok, so I know that these next two are not technically in Denver. And I know depending on traffic, it could take quite a while to get to them, BUT...few people around the country get to ice skate on a frozen lake, so I had to add them! Plus Evergreen Lake might be one of my absolute favorites in the area, so I'm a bit partial.
Evergreen Lake
Since this is an actual lake and not a pop-up rink, the opening is all dependent on good ol' Mother Nature. Currently, it has been unseasonably warm and the lake is not yet frozen over. According to their website, they are hoping to open sometime in mid-December, but keep checking back before you head up!
The cost to skate is $10 per person and $7 for skate rentals. You can also reserve your own "rink" if you have an event going on for $80/hour. This includes up to 15 people and is great if you want some quality time with just your family!
Keystone Lake
If you happen to find yourself needing to get away from the hustle and bustle for a few days, Keystone might be the perfect spot. It is a little under two hours from Denver (traffic and weather dependent...don't hold us to that!) and a true winter wonderland experience with skiing, ice skating, and of course, tons of snow!
Be sure to try some ice skating at either Dercum Village or on Keystone Lake. Both offer fun and festive atmospheres! There really is no better way to get some fresh air and exercise during the cold winter months. As with Evergreen Lake, there is no official opening date as they need the weather to cooperate and freeze it over.
Once open, admission prices are as follows:
Keystone Lake:
2 Hours
Adults: $15 (Ages 13 & up)
Youth: $10 (Ages 5-12)
Senior/4 & under: Free
Skate Rental:
Adults: $15 (Ages 13 & up)
Youth: $10 (Ages 5-12)
Senior/4 & under: $5
Hockey
Stick Rental (per hour): $5
Puck Rental (per hour): $2
Puck Purchase: $5
Skating Assistant Stands/Pull Sleds: $5
Adults: $15 (Ages 13 & up) with skate rental an additional $15
Youth: $10 (Ages 5-12) with skate rental an additional $10
Senior/4 & under: Free! Skate rental is $5
Dercum Square
Skate Rentals - Adult $15 | Youth $10 (12 and under).
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