Skating Rinks

Howard Park Ice Skating

★★★★☆ 4.4 (172 reviews)

📍 219 S St Louis Blvd, South Bend, IN 46617

🌐 visithowardpark.com/ice-skating

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🕐 Hours

Monday	4–7:30 PM
Tuesday	4–7:30 PM
Wednesday	4–7:30 PM
Thursday	4–7:30 PM
Friday	4–9:30 PM
Saturday	12–9:30 PM
Sunday	12–7:30 PM

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About Howard Park Ice Skating

Howard Park Ice Skating is a skating rink in South Bend, IN. Howard Park features a 16,000 square foot outdoor ice trail and pond with rolling hills and soft curves, creating a unique ribbon-like skating path rather than a traditional flat rink surface. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 172 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Outdoor Ice Skating
Season: November 2026 - March 2027
Size: 16,000 sq ft trail & pond
Pricing: $8-$10 admission includes skate rental
Lessons: Yes, introductory lessons available ages 3+

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Howard Park features a 16,000 square foot outdoor ice trail and pond with rolling hills and soft curves, creating a unique ribbon-like skating path rather than a traditional flat rink surface
⭐The rink offers specialized accessibility features including 2 skate assist sleds available for skaters with physical disabilities and their companions, plus additional skate assists for young children
⭐Howard Park operates year-round with summer roller skating and a splash pad in addition to winter ice skating, making it a multi-season recreation venue at a single location
⭐The rink operates with Zamboni resurfacing every 80 minutes with 40-minute resurfacing cycles, and each public skate session is 80 minutes long, synchronized to the ice maintenance schedule
⭐Howard Park is significantly more affordable than competing local venues like Ironworks, with admission as low as $5 on Tuesdays and $4 for the Skate-it-Forward program, making it a budget-friendly option praised in reviews

💬 What Visitors Say

🕐Visit weekdays 4-6 PM for the least crowded experience and faster entry. Buying tickets online and arriving 15-20 minutes early also helps you skip lines faster.
💡Bring your own skates to move through the entry line significantly faster, or plan to change skates inside the spacious warming area once there.
💬Howard Park offers exceptional value compared to other regional rinks—admission includes skate rental for just $8-$10, with Tuesday discounts at $5 and season passes as low as $60. Skip premium hot chocolate if budget-conscious, as the South Bend Chocolate Café prices are notably higher.
💡The rink provides skate assist sleds for those with physical disabilities and skating crutches for beginners, plus railings along both sides of the ice trail. Sessions are 80 minutes, perfect for family groups of mixed abilities.
💡Layer up and dress very warm for the outdoor ice trail experience. Take advantage of free outdoor fire pits and heaters scattered throughout the venue to warm up between skating.