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Location
Visitor tip
Arrive early to secure an ice skate walker, especially important for young children on their first visit. Walkers are popular items and availability is limited.
Best time
After MLK Day, the rink operates Friday through Sunday only (closed weekdays). Plan visits accordingly if you prefer weekday sessions, as extended weekday hours end in early January.
Visitor tip
The venue is easily accessible from I-55 highway and has Starbucks directly across the street, making it convenient for refreshments before or after skating.
What visitors say
I honestly love practicing here! The ice is super clean without many ridges or snow buildup, which helps a lot when you're still learning how to skate. The rink itself is huge, almost full professional size, and has great views too.…
Great ice. Friendly people. Nice time. Been there. With 3to4 kids about 4times and planning hopefully 30more. 9 and 11 year old. First time on ice. Won't stop bugging me to take them. Told their mom. Starbucks right across…
The kids LOVED it! My 3 year old did great for his first time! Be there early to snag an ice skate walker.
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Did You Know?
- McKinley Park Ice Skating Rink offers free skating for those with their own skates and only charges $7 for skate rentals, making it significantly more affordable than comparable facilities
- The rink maintains nearly professional-size ice with notably clean surfaces and minimal ridges or snow buildup, making it particularly suitable for beginners learning to skate
- The rink is conveniently located with direct highway access from I-55 and has a Starbucks across the street
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