Ready to glide, twirl, and maybe even perfect your triple axel? Ice skating in Salt Lake brings the fun for everyone! Whether it’s a group outing, date night, or family adventure, we’ve got you covered. From outdoor parks to Olympic arenas, you can try everything from public skating and lessons to hockey, curling, and figure skating. Lace up and explore our favorite rinks!
Starting in November, this beautiful outdoor, oval arena set in the heart of downtown, the Gallivan Center ice rink is a wonderful winter tradition. Come after nightfall and enjoy the lights, both of the city and the holiday variety, and warm up after with hot cocoa from the concessions stand.
If you’re looking for a new winter tradition in Salt Lake, look no further than the ice-skating rink at Millcreek Common. Whether it's a live DJ skate night, aerial artists twirling while you skate, or a vibrant holiday market, the vibes are always high at Millcreek Common. This ice rink will have you skating amongst colored lights, music, and food truck breaks. Be sure to check out their Instagram, @millcreekcommon, for upcoming events and happenings.
The Ice Ribbon is another outdoor venue, this one in the southwest of the Salt Lake valley. The J. Lynn Crane Plaza promises a family-friendly relaxing rink with stunning views and the opportunity to warm your hands at the nearby fire pits. Don't forget to make a reservation before heading over!
Hours: Monday - Friday (4:30pm - 8:30pm), Saturday (10:30am - 8:30pm), Sunday (10:30am - 4pm), Closed on Sunday in February
Get a chance to skate on the same ice that was the official practice site for Olympic gold medalist Kristy Yamaguchi during the 2002 Winter Olympics! With an Olympic-sized indoor arena, you can learn to skate, learn to play hockey or skate during public ice-skating sessions (this family-friendly rink includes Bobby the Seal skate aids for kids under 8).
What used to be a small outdoor ice rink has been transformed into a larger year-round indoor arena. With public skating, hockey, and figure skating programs, the Salt Lake County Ice Center has it all. Located at Murray Park on State Street, the park is a beautiful place to take a stroll after a long ice-skating session.
The Utah Olympic Oval, located in Kearns, was built for the 2002 Winter Olympics, and has been known as "The Fastest Ice on Earth" with over 100 world records in speed skating. The oval offers open skate sessions, and "Learn to Curl" classes for the public generally held August through March, skating this 400-meter oval where world champions have trained and competed is a unique experience.
Hours: Check the schedule as holidays and events may change availability and open hours.
The Salt Lake City Sports Complex is located on the east side of the Salt Lake valley, and is the perfect place to go for a skating lesson, or just open skate. Another official training venue for the 2002 Winter Olympics, this venue features two Olympic-sized rinks.
Located on the west side of the Salt Lake valley, the Acord Ice Center has a large indoor ice arena. It was used as a practice arena for men's hockey during the 2002 Winter Olympics and offers various skate programs year-round.
To top off your ice-skating adventure, head to one of Salt Lake’s award-winning restaurants, quench your thirst on an adventure with the Salt Lake Sips Trail and check out some of Salt Lake’s best breweries.
If you are feeling more adventurous, check out the many attractions that Salt Lake offers like the Natural History Museum of Utah or the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, or head over to the Tracy Aviary in Liberty Park!
