Family Fun: Ice Skating in Atlanta

There are no frozen lakes and seldom snow on the ground, but ice skating is one of Atlanta's favorite past-times, winter or summer. There are plenty of ice skating rinks in the Atlanta where you can enjoy ice skating with your family.

Ice Skating at Centennial Olympic Park

The most popular ice skating venue in Atlanta is Centennial Olympic Park. It is also Atlanta's only outdoor ice skating rink. Centennial Olympic Park's skating rink opens November 10 through January 6. Skating on the ice is highlighted by holiday music and theatrical lighting.

Non-skaters enjoy covered observation seating.

Ice skating is $6 per person for ninety minutes. Skate rental is an additional $2. Only cash and checks are accepted at the ice skating rink. College and group discounts are available. There is no skate rental fee for groups of twenty or more. Plans must be made in advance. No group discounts are given at the rink.

Centennial Olympic Park's Ice Skating Rink is open Monday through Thursday; hours vary according to the holiday season. Visit Centennial Park's website for operating hours. Call 404-223-4412 for more information.

The Ice Forum Ice Skating Facilities: Kennesaw and Duluth

The Ice Forum is considered among Georgia's premier ice skating facilities. Rinks are located in Kennesaw and Duluth. Both ice skating rinks are regulation size rinks as defined by the National Hockey League (200' x 85'). The Gladiators, Junior Thrashers, and Thunder AAA hockey practice in these facilities.

Skating at the Duluth facility is $10. Ice skating at The Ice Forum in Kennesaw is $7.

In addition to ice skating both Ice Forums offer a snack bar, pro shop, video games, skate sharpening and repair service, skate rentals for both figure and hockey skates, and spectator seating.

Ice Forum encourages the public to enjoy ice skating all year long. They are open 365 days a year, 7 days a week.

Ice Forum also offers group or private lessons, and party packages for ice skating with friends.

Ice Skating at The Blueland at the MIC