Department of Recreation and Wellness

Ice Arena - Public Skate

When planning a Public Skating outing, plan to arrive a few minutes early to avoid a possible wait in line. 500 new pairs of skates are available to rent in all sizes by exchanging shoes. Toddlers need to go up one size, children's skates generally run true to size while adults should request skates one size smaller than street shoes.

Access to the building is limited to matted or carpeted areas while wearing skates.The Ice Arena offers aids (walkers) for beginning level skaters at no cost. Exclusive use is not guaranteed.

Participants are expected to obey posted rules and skate guards at all times and should always be ready to do the "Hokey Pokey" or the "Chicken Dance!"

For more information about public skating, please contact the Newlove Pro Shop at 419.372.2264.

Public Skate Admission and Rental Rates

Patron TypeAdmission FeeSkate Rental Fee
BGSU Affiliate (Faculty, Staff, Student w/ID)$3.00 Per Person$3.00 Per Person
Pre-School w/Adult$3.00 Per Person$3.00 Per Person
General Admission$5.00 Per Person$3.00 Per Person
Cheap Skate$3.00 Per Person$3.00 Per Person
Advance Group Reservations$3.00 Per Person$3.00 Per Person

Hours

Cheap Skate
Monday - Friday12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Public Skate
Friday & Saturday7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Shinny Session
Monday & Friday12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Check the Ice Schedules for a more detailed schedule and holiday hours.