Spots To Go Outdoor Ice Skating Around West Michigan

For me, the biggest indicator of the holiday season's arrival isn't the snow. Instead, it's when Rosa Parks Circle puts the tables and chairs away, and the park becomes an ice-skating rink that welcomes family and friends to decompress, laugh, and enjoy each other's company.

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With Rosa Parks Circle recently unveiling its schedule for the season and Holland opening its long-awaited ice skating trail, there are plenty of options around West Michigan. From Downtown Grand Rapids to Holland and down to Kalamazoo, ice skating has become quite a "hot" commodity.

Rosa Parks Circle - Grand Rapids

The aforementioned Rosa Parks Circle will open for the season on December 5th, with tickets costing $6 for adults 18+ and $3 for kids 17 and under. You can either walk up and skate or reserve ice time to avoid potential waits. It will be open on all holidays except Christmas (December 25th).

Hours

Sunday - Thursday

• 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
• 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
• 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
• 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Friday - Saturday

• 10:00-11:30 a.m.
• 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
• 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
• 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
• 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
• 8:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Holland Ice Park - Holland

The latest (and biggest!) addition to outdoor ice skating is Holland's brand-new Ice Park, which includes a 700-foot "ribbon" trail and a traditional circle. It is open from November 14th to March 15th. Rentals cost $10 each, with or without skates, and tickets must be purchased in advance.

All Thursdays in 2025 are $5 Open Skate Days, Courtesy of LG Energy Solution.

Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 5:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Wednesday: 5:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Thursday: 3:45 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 5:45 PM - 9:45 PM
Saturday: 11:45 AM - 9:45 PM
Sunday: 11:45 AM - 7:45 PM

Muskegon Winter Sports Complex - Muskegon

While the Holland Ice Park offers an enclosed ribbon trail, the Muskegon Winter Sports Complex offers a more adventurous experience with ice skating on a 1/4-mile trail in the woods, as well as over two acres of outdoor ice rink. It is open from December 1st to March 3rd, with both the Rink and Skate Trail costing $10. The Sports complex also offers luge, skiing, snowshoeing, and more.

Hours

Sunday - Thursday: 10 AM - 9 PM

Friday & Saturday: 10 AM - 10 PM

The Ice Rink @ Millennium Park - Portage

The Ice Rink at Millennium Park offers an outdoor refrigerated rink, so whether it's cold or not, you can skate outside on this rink and have themed skate nights. It opens for the season on December 12th, with a holiday schedule throughout December, then returns to regular hours from January 5th to March 3rd. Tickets cost $5, and rentals cost $3.

Hours (view the holiday hours in the Recreation Guide)

Monday - Thursday: CLOSED

Friday: 3 - 9 PM

Saturday and Sunday: 12 - 8 PM