The temperatures have settled, the ice has finally frozen and your skates are beckoning from storage. Ice skating, thankfully, is one of the most easily accessible winter sports, and we’re in its prime season. If you haven’t been already, it’s time to get out to your local ice rink and enjoy an evening of twists, turns and spins (or just stepping along the edge of the rink while you learn – we won’t judge).
The ice rinks on this list range from small volunteer-run lakes to Olympic-trial sized indoor rinks, with locations in Milwaukee city and just beyond. Strap on your skates (or grab a pair of rentals) and get out on the ice!
Ice Rinks in Milwaukee
Slice of Ice in Red Arrow Park
920 N. WATER ST.
Skate in the heart of Downtown and Milwaukee’s Theater District – and when you bring your own skates, it’s free! Otherwise, skate rental is $11 for adults and $9 for children.This outdoor rink also is accessible to those with mobility impairments with free ice sled rentals on a first-come, first-served basis. Open through February: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m-10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
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Humboldt Park Lagoon
3000 S. HOWELL AVE.
The beloved lagoon at Humboldt Park in Bay View transforms into a winter wonderland each season thanks to the Humboldt Park Bay View Ice Skaters, a committee of Humboldt Park Friends. Interested in volunteering to help prep the ice? Check the Humboldt Park Lagoon website for the volunteer form. Open 9 a.m-10 p.m when ice conditions allow.
Center Street Park Ice Rink
6420 W. CLARKE ST.
Friends of Center Street Park, a nonprofit aiming to improve Center Street Park, assembles a free ice rink every year. Free skates are available on a first come, first serve basis – check their Facebook page for ice rink openings based on weather conditions.
Ice Skating at Lynden Sculpture Gardens
2145 W. BROWN DEER RD.
The Lynden Sculpture Garden is the former estate of Harry Lynde Bradley, founder of the Allen-Bradley Company, and Margaret (Peg) Blakney Bradley, who created the gardens to house her art collection. The gardens are extra special this time of year when they open the outdoor ice rink. Bring your own skates and check their Facebook page for weather-permitting open hours.
Pettit National Ice Center
500 S. 84TH ST.
It’s the official training site for U.S. Olympic Speedskating, but did you know they have public skating too? Public skating takes place on the Olympic Oval with a variety of dates and times – check out their page for a complete schedule. Skating admission ranges from $7.50-$9.50 (children under 3 are free) with skate rentals available.
Wilson Ice Arena
4001 S. 20TH ST.
Enjoy this NHL-sized, indoor ice rink year round. Skate rentals are available along with free ice skating sleds for accessibility needs. Open Monday-Saturday, with public skating available at various times.
Ice Skating Outside Milwaukee
Frozen Fairways at Kohler
1111 W, RIVERSIDE DR., KOHLER
Nestled in at Blackwolf Run Restaurant, Frozen Fairways has an array of seasonal activities, including ice skating – but you can also enjoy snowshoeing, sledding, curling and fat-tire biking. Resort guests receive use of the area complimentary with their stay. Otherwise, admission for adults is $15 and $10 for children. Open Dec 1 2025-Mar 3 2026, Thursday-Sunday.
Lake Bluff Ice Rink
1600 E. LAKE BLUFF BLVD., SHOREWOOD
This ice rink is beloved by the community, and made possible by Volunteer Ice Captains. Find the rink between the West Baseball Diamond and the EEC Building. Skates are available to rent or borrow – check their Facebook page for updates on rink opening and timings.
The Dan Jansen Family Fest Ice Rink at Konkel Park
5151 W. LAYTON AVE., GREENFIELD
This outdoor ice rink might be a bit of a trek for some, but if you make it out there, you can get free skate rentals and skate trainers on a first-come, first-served basis. Not sure if it’s cold enough to permit outdoor skating? Call their hotline ahead of time: 414-297-9008. Open seven days a week (weather permitting): Monday-Thursday 4-8 p.m., Friday 4-9 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 12-9 p.m.
