Whether you’re a skating rookie or have been lacing up your skates for decades, and whether you’re looking for a leisurely afternoon with the family or a competitive night on the ice, there is a full slate of activities to choose from at the MetroParks Ice Rink.
MetroParks Ice Rink at RiverScape MetroPark
Sheltered under the covered pavilion at Riverscape, the region’s largest outdoor ice rink is located in Downtown Dayton. The ice rink is located within RiverScape MetroPark and features sweeping views of both the Great Miami River and the downtown Dayton skyline. It measures 70 feet by 150 feet and is sheltered under a pavilion. The rink has something for everyone: beginners’ lessons, open skating, broomball and curling leagues, not to mention hot cocoa and music.
The MetroParks Ice Rink at RiverScape MetroPark opens each year on the Friday after Thanksgiving and remains open daily through February. Extended holiday hours are available in December while the kids are out of school.
Address: 111 E. Monument Avenue in Dayton.
Admission and Rentals
- Admission: $7
- Skate rentals: Additional $3
- Skaters aged 3 and younger: Free with a paying adult
Give the gift of ice skating this year with MetroParks Money. From MetroParks Ice Rink admission to brunch at the 2nd Street Market, MetroParks Money is a versatile way to please the hardest-to-shop-for folks on your list.
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Special Events and Programs
With its appeal to both young and old, the experience of skating at the MetroParks Ice Rink is fast becoming a holiday tradition for Miami Valley families looking for something fun to do together, and with its location along the riverfront, the MetroParks Ice Rink also is a great way to experience the outdoors during cooler weather.
- Theme Nights: Every Friday night throughout the season, Theme Nights will transform the rink into everything from a K-pop idol’s stage to your favorite video game. Skate to themed music, enjoy fun décor and play games in the comfort tent.
- Family Skate Days: Every Sunday afternoon in January and February, kiddos and their caregivers are invited to Family Skate Days. This event features activities like a themed table, coloring pages, a scavenger hunt and Penguin Toss.
This is Montgomery County - Five Rivers MetroParks Ice Rink
Special Holiday Hours:
- Opening Day (Nov. 25): CLOSED
- New Year’s Day (Jan. 1): CLOSED
Lessons and Leagues
Want to learn the basics of ice skating? We’ve got you covered with our Learn to Ice Skate lessons! The Five Rivers MetroParks Foundation’s Access to Nature financial assistance program is available to cover a portion of the cost of skating lessons for qualifying families in Montgomery County.
Interested in trying something new this winter? Broomball is a team sport in which players wear shoes rather than skates and use a “broom” (a stick shaped like a broom) to move a ball around the ice to score goals. This league is organized by the Dayton Broomball Association.
Want to play an Olympic sport? Then grab some friends and sign up for the curling league! This team sport involves sliding heavy, granite stones across the ice towards a marked target, while your teammates sweep the ice with brooms to alter its path. The curling league is organized by Curl Troy.
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Amenities
Now you can warm up as you wait to pick up your skates or in between figure 8s on the MetroParks Ice Rink. Warm up in the comfort tent located near the Café at the MetroParks Ice Rink.
The RiverScape Café will be open during most operational hours serving all your winter favorites! A variety of alcoholic beverages will also be available for purchase during select dates and times throughout the season for those 21 and older.
Private rentals open for booking on Nov. Interested in bringing your students to the MetroParks Ice Rink? New this season, the rink will be open earlier in the day on select dates! (with the exception of Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan.
⚠️ BE SURE TO CHECK FOR CLOSURE ALERTS BEFORE YOU GO!
Kettering Ice Arena
Located inside the Kettering Recreation Complex, the Kettering Ice Arena is proud to host youth and adults involved in figure skating, ice hockey, ice skating lessons and leisure skating. The Kettering Ice Arena also has rental skates, lockers and a heated seating area for spectators.
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The Kettering Ice Arena has a Pro Shop to meet all of your figure skating and hockey needs! Our qualified staff can sharpen your blades, replace rivets and eyelets, mount and waterproof figure skates.
Make the most of the ice skating season by purchasing a season pass! We have passes designed for individuals and families. Purchase your pass or view the options today!
