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Location
Parking
Convenient secure parking at 5th and Race Garage (120 W. 5th Street); additional parking at Fountain Square garage (520 Vine Street), The Foundry Garage (526 Race Street), and 4th & Race garage (411 Race Street)
Accessibility
Traction aids available for adults walking with children; skate aids available free of charge on first come first served basis
Visitor tip
Dress in multiple layers even though there are warm tents and fireplaces. The outdoor rink can stay as cold as 60°F in dry weather, and metal benches are frigid. Bring warm socks, gloves, and a heavy coat to stay comfortable between skating sessions.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Outdoor Ice Skating
- Location
- Elm Street Plaza, Cincinnati
- Admission
- $12 per person including skate rental
- Season
- November 2026 reopening
- Parking
- Multiple nearby garages available
What visitors say
I took my daughter here in Jan 2026 and we love it! The new setup by the convention center is fantastic. We were very comfortable even on a bitterly cold day. They have a warm seating to relax in plus at least a dozen fireplaces. They…
Well, it's a skating rink. Pros: it's got everything you need from it. Warm tents, bar with hot chocolate, fireplace to get warm. Cons: uneven ice - idk if it was just that time, but I felt a lot of dents on the ice; benches on the…
Nice outdoor rink. Could use more frequent Zamboni runs. Definitely an upgrade from fountain square. But really should charge less if you use your own skates. I would go more often
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Did You Know?
- The rink features multiple fireplaces and warm tents with seating, allowing visitors to stay comfortable in outdoor skating conditions that can reach as low as 60°F in dry weather
- The ice is resurfaced every 2-3 hours with 15-20 minute closures, maintaining surface quality throughout operating hours
- All-inclusive admission pricing of $12 per person includes both rink access and skate rental, with children 5 and under skating free with a paid adult
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