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Location
Food & drinks
Hot chocolate and snack shop on-site
Visitor tip
Arrive at least 30 minutes before opening to secure a spot—reviewers consistently mention long lines form quickly, especially during popular sessions.
Best time
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.
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
- Pro Tip
- Arrive 30 min early to avoid long lines
What visitors say
We picked up the Lake Placid Marathon bib here at the Olympic Speed Skating Oval, which is a really cool historical area in Lake Placid. It is also where the start and finish of the race happens, so it doesn't get much easier than this…
Had a great time at the oval. Be sure to check the hours of operation. Rentals are available for all skill types.
Great experience. You can feel the history stepping onto the ice. Ice crew did a great job. Smoothest ice I've ever put skates on
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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
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