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Cottonwood Heights Journal

9 indoor and outdoor ice skating rinks to visit

Nov 27, 2024 12:30PM ● By Rebecca Olds

Herriman City’s Ice Ribbon at J. Lynn Crane Plaza boasts a holiday-fun atmosphere as the sun goes down. (Courtesy of Herriman City)

These rinks offer a range of experiences, from cozy, family-friendly options to Olympic-level facilities in or close to Salt Lake County.

Gallivan Center Ice Rink (Downtown Salt Lake City)

An iconic outdoor rink in the heart of downtown Salt Lake, surrounded by city lights and seasonal decorations, it’s great for both day and evening skating.

Ice Ribbon at J. Lynn Crane Plaza (Herriman)

Opening for the season on Dec. 2, this outdoor ice ribbon in Herriman is a treat. Instead of a circular rink, the ribbon gives skaters a path to follow surrounded by beautiful mountain views and seasonal lights. Just remember the center warns if it’s snowing outside, “Yes, we are still open!”

The center offers three free skate days on Feb. 3, 10 and 17, 2025.

Millcreek Common (Millcreek)

A rink and ice ribbon combo, the newly built Millcreek Common boasts the state’s largest outdoor skating rink at 11,000 square feet of ice. It has loads of features to make the ice skating experience unique too. 

Music, lights and surrounding restaurants make it a whole outing, with a DJ coming to join the fun on Fridays and Saturdays. Ice skating begins Nov. 30 and the roller blading area freezes over. 

A $5 ice show is offered from Dec. 5 through 7.

Park City Ice Arena (Just outside Salt Lake County)

A quick drive from Salt Lake County, this rink is one of the few outdoor ice sheets on the list! They offer public skating sessions, hockey and even curling classes.

Salt Lake City Sports Complex (Sugarhouse)

A well-maintained indoor rink with public skating sessions, hockey leagues and figure skating programs.

County Ice Center (Murray)

A large, indoor rink that offers public skating, lessons and even curling classes. It’s popular among locals for its spacious rink and convenient location.

Acord Ice Center (West Valley City)

Located in West Valley City, this popular skating hub offers a welcoming environment for public skating, hockey leagues and figure skating lessons. Known for its spacious rink and family-friendly vibe, it’s a go-to destination for skaters of all ages and skill levels in Salt Lake County.

Utah Olympic Oval (Kearns)

Known as "The Fastest Ice on Earth," this Olympic venue offers a unique indoor skating experience, with a large ice sheet for speed skating and a separate area for public ice skating. It also holds the most Olympic records than any other ice arena.

As a fun added feature, the Oval hosts Cosmic Curling by changing the lights out for black lights and neon curling targets. The only caveat is that the Learn to Curl class is a prerequisite.

Cottonwood Heights Ice Arena (Cottonwood Heights)

Indoor public ice skating is available nearly every day except Thursdays, with time slots available during different parts of the day. Usually Fridays and Saturdays have open skating time from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.