Opening of Ice Skating Rink at Rosa Parks Circle Downtown Grand Rapids Delayed Due to Weather
UPDATE 12/5:
The opening of Rosa Parks Circle Ice Skating rink downtown Grand Rapids on Dec. 5 has been delayed due to inclement weather.
At this time, the rink is set to open Friday, Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. for the season.
Skaters with reservations for Dec. 5 that want to rebook for another date will need to do so on the Rosa Parks Circle Ice Rink website.
In addition, all Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation programs have been cancelled for Dec. 5.
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Ice Skating Season at Rosa Parks Circle 2024-2025
The City of Grand Rapids has announced that the ice rink at Rosa Parks Circle will open Dec. 5, 2024 at 10a.m.
The rink at 135 Monroe Center St. NW will be open daily, weather permitting, through February 22.
Those wanting to ice skate can walk-up or reserve skate times online. There are 50 reserved spots. One person can reserve a skate time for up to six household members
Cost to skate at Rosa Parks Circle Ice Rink is $3 for those 17 and younger, and $6 for adults 18 and older. Skate rental is included with admission. Skate sizes range from 8 toddler through men's 15.
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Reservations for the first two weeks of the season will open Monday, Dec. 2 here. Skate times close 48 hours in advance. The City of GR says additional dates will become available up to two weeks in advance.
For updates on ice skating at Rosa Parks Circle, follow the rink's Facebook page.
In addition to open skating, the rink will host events throughout the winter, including the annual tree lighting on Dec. 7.
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Note that the rink is closed on Christmas Day. It is open Christmas Eve, New Years Eve, New Years Day, MLK Day and Valentine's Day.
More Ice Skating Options in Grand Rapids Area
If you're looking for more places to ice skate, multiple Grand Rapids facilities offer open skate times indoors:
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