Ice Rinks Near Milwaukee: Your 2026–2027 Family Skating Guide
Ice rinks around Milwaukee
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Milwaukee winter is easier to love with skates on. From free neighborhood rinks and a downtown skate beneath the city lights to Olympic-sized indoor ice, families have plenty of places to glide around Greater Milwaukee.
This guide was updated September 20, 2026. Indoor schedules and posted prices are current as of that date. Most outdoor rinks have not yet announced opening dates for winter 2026–2027, and natural ice can open or close with little notice. Check the linked official source before loading everyone into the car.
Map of ice rinks near Milwaukee
Search by rink or community, filter indoor and outdoor options, or let the map choose your next skate.
Quick picks
Best downtown atmosphere: Slice of Ice at Red Arrow Park
Best North Shore neighborhood rink: Fox Point Ice Rink at Longacre Park
Best lakefront setting: Klode Park
Best indoor experience: Pettit National Ice Center
Best budget-friendly indoor option: Wilson Ice Arena
Best beginner support: Pettit, where skate helpers and free adaptive ice sleds are available
Best west-of-Milwaukee options: Eble Park and Naga-Waukee Park ice arenas
You can find every rink in the interactive map accompanying this guide. For more ways to play outside before or after a skate, explore our Ultimate Guide to Parks in Milwaukee’s North Shore.
Outdoor ice rinks near Milwaukee
Fox Point Ice Rink at Longacre Park
Location: 7343 N. Longacre Road, Fox Point
Fox Point’s rink is a North Shore favorite because it pairs outdoor skating with a pavilion and a separate area for hockey. The village says the season typically runs from late December through February, weather permitting. Its published operating pattern is 3:30–9 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Saturdays and noon–9 p.m. Sundays.
Hockey is permitted only on the west side in the designated area. The rink is not available for private rental while it is operating, although visitors may use the rear pavilion area for small gatherings. Watch the official Fox Point ice rink page for the 2026–2027 opening announcement and condition updates.
Klode Park Ice Rink
Location: 5960 N. Lake Drive, Whitefish Bay
Klode Park offers a classic neighborhood skate on a bluff above Lake Michigan. During the most recent season, the outdoor rink operated daily from sunrise to 9 p.m. when conditions allowed. Bring your own skates; no on-site skate rental was offered.
The rink is weather-dependent, so confirm that it has opened before visiting. The Village of Whitefish Bay website and village newsletters are the best places to look for an opening notice. Klode also appears in our North Shore parks guide, along with playground, beach and picnic information.
Slice of Ice at Red Arrow Park
Location: 920 N. Water St., Milwaukee
This refrigerated downtown rink is Milwaukee’s closest answer to a Rockefeller Center-style skate. Admission is free if you bring your own skates. The warming house includes a fireplace, skate rentals and skate sharpening.
Milwaukee County currently lists rental prices of $11 for adults and $9 for youth, with $1 skate helpers and free adaptive ice sleds available on a first-come, first-served basis. Those prices may change when the new season begins. Check the official Slice of Ice page for the 2026–2027 opening date, hours and current rates.
Lake Park Ice Rink
Location: 2975 N. Lake Park Road, Milwaukee
Lake Park’s community-supported land rink brings low-key winter skating to one of Milwaukee’s most beautiful historic parks. It is maintained by Lake Park Friends and opens only when weather and ice conditions cooperate.
There is no dependable season-long schedule, so check Lake Park Friends or call 414-962-1680 for current conditions. Plan to bring your own skates.
More community-supported outdoor rinks
Milwaukee County identifies several additional frozen lagoon and land rinks maintained by friends groups, nonprofits or volunteers. These can be wonderful free neighborhood options, but they are the most weather-sensitive choices in this guide. Milwaukee County requires lagoon ice to be at least six inches thick before public skating and advises visitors to obey all “Thin Ice” signs.
Check the Milwaukee County outdoor skating list and the local operator before visiting:
WaterStone Bank Ice Rink at Center Street Park: 6420 W. Clarke St., Milwaukee
Alyson Dudek International Ice Center at Hales Corners Park: 5765 S. New Berlin Road, Hales Corners
Humboldt Park Lagoon: 3000 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee
Washington Park Lagoon: 1859 N. 40th St., Milwaukee; maintained by the Urban Ecology Center
Scout Lake Park: 5902 W. Loomis Road, Greendale; maintained on a volunteer basis
Sheridan Park Lagoon: 4800 S. Lake Drive, Cudahy; maintained on a volunteer basis
Unless the operator says otherwise, bring your own skates and do not count on a warming house or rentals.
Indoor ice rinks with public skating
Pettit National Ice Center
Location: 500 S. 84th St., Milwaukee
The Pettit is the area’s signature skating facility and an official U.S. Speedskating training site. Public sessions are often held on the 400-meter Olympic oval, making this feel very different from a neighborhood rink.
Current public-skate admission is $10 for adults, $9 for teens and seniors, $8 for youth ages 4–12 and free for children 3 and younger. Skate rental and skate helpers are $5 each. Free adaptive ice sleds are also available through the Pettit’s partnership with The Ability Center. Because the schedule changes around training and events, always view the Pettit public skating calendar before visiting.
Wilson Ice Arena
Location: 4001 S. 20th St., Milwaukee
Wilson offers year-round public skating on an NHL-sized indoor rink. Milwaukee County currently posts public skate from noon–3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 2:30–4:30 p.m. Saturday.
Current single-visit prices are $6.75 for adults and $5 for juniors and seniors, with skate rental for $3.75. Free adaptive ice sleds are available during public skate. Confirm the schedule and rates on the official Wilson Ice Arena page.
Eble Park Ice Arena
Location: 19400 W. Bluemound Road, Brookfield
Eble is a year-round, NHL-regulation indoor rink with public skating, rentals, lessons and select Glow Skate sessions. Current admission is $7 per skater, $6 for seniors and active-duty military, and $3 for skate rental. Regular sessions are paid for in person; Glow Skate requires advance registration and can sell out.
Eble does not provide skate aids. Check the current Eble public skate calendar before making the drive.
Naga-Waukee Park Ice Arena
Location: 2699 Golf Road, Delafield
Naga-Waukee is a year-round indoor arena with an Olympic-regulation ice sheet. It offers public sessions for all ages plus selected adult-and-senior skates.
Current admission is $7 per skater, $6 for seniors and active-duty military, and $3 for skate rental. Rentals include youth size 7 through adult size 15, but skate aids are not available. View the Naga-Waukee public skate schedule for current session times.
What changed in this update
The biggest change is that the Kern Center at MSOE is no longer listed as a dependable public-skating destination. The arena still hosts hockey and occasional special open-skate events, but we could not verify a regular public schedule for 2026–2027. Naga-Waukee Park Ice Arena has been added as a reliable year-round option instead.
We also expanded the guide with six community-supported Milwaukee County rinks that were missing from the earlier version.
Tips for skating with kids
Check conditions before leaving. Outdoor ice can close after one warm afternoon, rain or heavy snow.
Bring helmets. A bike or hockey helmet is a smart choice for children and beginners.
Wear gloves or mittens. They keep hands warm and provide some protection during falls.
Dress in layers. Indoor arenas can still feel very cold, while outdoor skaters may warm up quickly once moving.
Confirm rental sizes. Popular youth sizes can run out during busy sessions.
Separate skating from hockey. Use only designated hockey areas and follow posted rules.
Never skate past a closure sign. Natural ice can look solid before it is safe.
Frequently asked questions
Where can we skate for free?
Slice of Ice is free when you bring your own skates. The community-supported outdoor rinks are generally free as well, but their availability depends entirely on weather, maintenance and safe ice.
Which rink is best for beginners?
Pettit is the clearest choice when a child needs a skate helper. Slice of Ice also rents skating aids when the rink is open. Eble and Naga-Waukee specifically say they do not provide skate aids.
Which rinks offer adaptive skating?
Pettit, Slice of Ice and Wilson list adaptive ice sleds at no charge, subject to availability.
When do Milwaukee’s outdoor rinks open?
There is no single opening date. Refrigerated Slice of Ice often has the longest predictable outdoor season. Natural and flooded rinks usually need an extended stretch of freezing weather, so openings can range from December into January.
Should we bring our own skates?
Yes if you have them. Pettit, Wilson, Eble, Naga-Waukee and Slice of Ice offer rentals. For the neighborhood outdoor rinks, assume you need your own skates unless the operator specifically announces rentals.
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