Ice skating is a fun, accessible activity that requires no prior experience or extensive equipment purchase. From resort settings with amazing mountain views and backdrops, to large indoor facilities with consistently maintained conditions, participants of all ages and skill levels will enjoy the rinks around Park City.
Where to Skate
Indoor Skating
The Park City Ice Arena provides year-round indoor skating with multiple skating times and options. In addition to public skate times, the Ice Arena offers private lessons, group rates, and children’s camps. They even offer party rooms that can hold up to 20 people for large groups, birthdays, and corporate events.
The controlled environment suits those learning to skate or seeking consistent ice conditions and temperatures.
Outdoor Skating (weather permitting)
The Resort Center Ice Rink offers skaters breathtaking views accompanied by upbeat music. While enjoying the outdoor setting, skaters (and onlookers alike) can sip on hot cocoa or cider while warming themselves around fire pits. The rink is open daily and provides rentals as well as ice walkers.
Additionally, Willow Creek Pond is cleared each year by Basin Recreation and is open each day, from sunrise to noon, and Park City Municipality opens two rinks at City Park for skating and pick-up hockey.
Several resorts operate outdoor rinks during winter months, offering skating with mountain surroundings. Plus, most offer free admission to their guests, making them convenient additions to ski vacation itineraries.
What to ask about: Public skating session times, which vary by day and may be limited during hockey league schedules or private events.
Local Insight: The resort outdoor rinks offer mountain backdrops you won't find at indoor facilities. Check session times early—they fill quickly during holiday weeks, and locals know to book ahead.
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Equipment
Skate rentals are available at all public skating venues. If you own skates, bringing them ensures proper fit—rental skates sometimes lack the ankle support that makes skating comfortable. Plus, the Park City Ice Arena and Resort Center Ice Rink offer ice walkers for beginners.
What to Expect
Ice skating welcomes those of all skill levels. Holding the boards while finding your balance is perfectly acceptable, and most rinks maintain a slower lane for those still developing confidence.
Dress warmly but in layers you can adjust—you'll heat up once you're moving. If possible wear thin socks, as they are better for your circulation. Don’t forget your gloves, as they not only keep your extremities warm they also protect hands during inevitable falls, particularly for children.
