The Ice Rink at Holliday Park, a Northside Indianapolis wintertime tradition, returns for its third year on Friday, Nov. 29 and is open to the public through Saturday, March 1, 2025. The Ice Rink is located in the heart of Holliday Park (6363 Spring Mill Rd.) The outdoor rink offers skaters a captivating winter wonderland experience in nature with the park's historic Ruins beautifully lit in the background. Tickets are on sale now.

The third season of the Ice Rink offers some familiar and expanded programming as well as new partnerships:

• Concessions: MASHCraft, the new food and beverage vendor, offers classic concessions and elevated food options, including beer and wine for guests 21+. Concessions will be available Friday through Sunday and during special events.
• Learn to Skate: Skating lessons are tailored to accommodate a variety of ages and skill levels offered on Mondays from 6 - 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 - 11 a.m. Tickets must be purchased directly.
• Learn to Play Hockey: Free, drop-in hockey lessons will be conducted by Our Hockey House on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 6 - 7 p.m.
• 3-on-3 Pond Hockey: The Ice Rink can be rented for 3-on-3 hockey games on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m., with equipment provided by the renting party. Each session is limited to the first 20 players at $25/person.
• School Programming: The Ice Rink will host a variety of opportunities for schools including field trips, half-price Fridays with any student ID, private rentals for PTO fundraisers, parties, sports groups and homeschool skate sessions on Fridays from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
• Special Events:
  • Black Friday Opening Day: Nov. 29, 2024, 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
  • School's Out Skate: Friday, December 20, 2024, 5 - 8:30 p.m.
  • Skate it Forward 24-Hour Skate-A-Thon: Jan. 24-25, 2025, 7 - 7 p.m.
  • Valentine's Day Skate: Feb. 14, 2025, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
  • Thank You Skate: March 2, 2025, 1 - 4:30 p.m.
• Private Rink Rentals: The Ice Rink may be rented at a rate of $400/hour with the option to have MASHCraft available. Skate rental is included for guests and concessions, beer, and wine sales are available upon request.

The Ice Rink has been able to provide free skating to over 2,000 skaters each of the last two seasons via the Skate It Forward program, which provides outreach to under-resourced communities through sponsorships that allow the Ice Rink to make it affordable and easy for everyone to get on the ice. More information about supporting the program as a sponsor to make ice skating accessible is available here. Those facing financial constraints can reach out to the Holliday Park Foundation via email to receive complimentary skate passes through Skate it Forward.

"We are excited and look forward to welcoming skaters back for the third season of the Ice Rink," said Adam Barnes, Executive Director of the Holliday Park Foundation. "As this event becomes more sustainable every year, we are proud of the impact we can make by offering residents the ability to get out and relax in nature during the winter months, as well as expanding our educational and community programming to foster lifelong memories at Holliday Park."

Tickets are on sale now for $14 online and at the door and include skate rental. Admission is free for children four and under, and students of any age receive a half-off entry on Fridays with their student ID. Season passes are available for $150. Concessions, beer and wine from MASHCraft will be available for purchase weekly Friday through Sunday.

The Ice Rink is managed by Styner Sports LLC, with 50+ years of rink management experience and a deep connection to the Indianapolis skating community. Proceeds from the Ice Rink at Holliday Park will go to the Holliday Park Foundation to allow the park to continue to grow, evolve and serve the community. The Ice Rink is named after the late Dr. Michael Turner, who had the original idea and vision of adding a new winter experience for Indianapolis.

The Ice Rink at Holliday Park's operating hours vary by date, please visit www.hollidaypark.org/rink for the full schedule or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Tickets are available at https://aftontickets.com/event/group/27x0g089dl.