Skating Rinks

Olympic Speed Skating Oval

Name: Olympic Speed Skating Oval
Address: 2634 Main St, Lake Placid, NY 12946, Lake Placid, NY, US
Telephone: (518) 523-1655
Rating: 4.6

★★★★☆ 4.6 (231 reviews)

📍 2634 Main St, Lake Placid, NY 12946

📞 (518) 523-1655

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🕐 Hours

Monday	3:30–8:30 PM
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	3:30–8:30 PM
Friday	3:30–8:30 PM
Saturday	8:30 AM–8:30 PM
Sunday	8 AM–8:30 PM

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About Olympic Speed Skating Oval

Olympic Speed Skating Oval is a skating rink in Lake Placid, NY. Eric Heiden won all five speed skating gold medals at the 1980 Winter Olympics held at this oval, setting a record for most medals in a single Winter Olympic Games. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 231 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Olympic-size ice skating rink
Historic Venue: 1980 Winter Olympics venue where Eric Heiden won 5 gold medals
Rentals: Yes, available for all skill types
Food: Hot chocolate and snack shop on-site
Pro Tip: Arrive 30 min early to avoid long lines

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Eric Heiden won all five speed skating gold medals at the 1980 Winter Olympics held at this oval, setting a record for most medals in a single Winter Olympic Games
🏛️The oval hosts the Lake Placid Marathon, which is in its 20th year, with race start and finish lines at this Olympic venue
⭐This is an outdoor Olympic-sized speed skating rink that operates only during winter months and hosts live speed skating events
⭐Multiple visitors reported the ice quality at this oval is exceptional, with one reviewer calling it 'the smoothest ice I've ever put skates on' after skating on outdoor rinks across the East Coast

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Arrive at least 30 minutes before opening to secure a spot—reviewers consistently mention long lines form quickly, especially during popular sessions.
🕐Visit during the nighttime public skate sessions (7-9pm) for regular skating rather than daytime, as the oval hosts speed skating events during other hours.
💬The ice quality is exceptional—reviewers praise it as the smoothest they've experienced—so expect an excellent skating surface regardless of skill level. Both rental skates and personal skates work well here.
💬Budget extra money for food and beverages; reviewers note that the hot chocolate and snack shop prices are significantly higher than typical venue pricing.
💡Bring layers and warm accessories since this is an outdoor rink in Lake Placid winters, and note there is limited seating area, so plan to leave belongings on the side rather than expecting locker facilities.