WINTER FUN IN OHIO
LET THE WINTER FUN BEGIN…...
Our Ohio State Parks are a great resource for outdoor fun. Click here to learn more.
Under the right conditions, ice skating on small ponds or outdoor rinks is available at the following Ohio State Parks:
Beaver Creek State Park – East Liverpool, Ohio
Buckeye Lake State Park – Millersport, Ohio
Delaware State Park – Delaware, Ohio
Dillon State Park – Nashport, Ohio
Malabar Farm State Park – Lucas, Ohio
Quail Hollow State Park – Hartville, Ohio
Sycamore State Park – Trotwood, Ohio
For more area sledding and ice skate rinks view below.
CUYAHOGA COUNTY
CLEVELAND METROPARKS CHALET TOBOGGAN CHUTES
Ohio’s tallest and fastest toboggan chutes.
Open the day after Thanksgiving through the last weekend in February, weather permitting.
Regular Toboggan Hours:
Fridays: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (except 11/25, 12/23 and 12/30)
Saturdays: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (except 12/24)
Sundays: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (except 12/25)
LOCATION: 16200 Valley Parkway, Strongsville, Ohio 44136
Click here to purchase tickets and view times.
All-day tickets – $14 adults | $12 children (11 and under)
440.572.9990 | website
No Snow Required! Experience the icy thrill of tobogganing at The Chalet in Mill Stream Run Reservation, 16200 Valley Parkway Strongsville, OH 44136, located on Valley Parkway between Routes 42 and 82 in Strongsville (a short distance from both I-71 and the Ohio Turnpike). The twin, 700-foot refrigerated ice chutes operate with or without snow through early March, weather permitting.
ALL RIDERS MUST BE 42” or TALLER and MUST WEAR GLOVES OR MITTENS THAT COVER YOUR FINGERTIPS TO RIDE THE CHUTES. NO EXCEPTIONS.
SKATING RINKS –
CLEVELAND FOUNDATION ICE SKATING RINK – 2022-23
Dates: November 25-February 20, 2023
clevelandpublicsquare.com
THE RINK AT WADE OVAL – 2022-23
LOCATION: 10820 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106
Dates: December 2, 2022 – February 26, 2023
Hours
Fridays: 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturdays: Noon to 7 p.m.
Sundays: Noon to 5 p.m.
Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve, 12:00 – 5:00 p.m
MLK Day, 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Presidents Day, 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
OPEN DAILY – December 19 to 31
Monday – Friday, 12:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Sundays, 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
216.707.5033 | website
GEAUGA COUNTY
GEAUGA COUNTY PARKS
ALPINE VALLEY SKI RESORT
106260 Mayfield Rd., Chesterland, OH 44026
440-285-2211 | alpinevalleyohio.com
SKATING RINKS –
THE POND FAMILY FRIENDLY ICE RINK – indoor rink
LOCATION: 9999 East Washington Street • Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
440.543.3884 | website
Hours vary. 10 skater minimum
ALL skaters, ALL ages need to buy an admission slot. There will only be 40 slots available per Public Skate session. All skaters wear masks.
LAKE COUNTY
LAKE METROPARKS
- SLEDDING
- CROSS COUNTRY SKIING (rentals available January at Chapin Forest Reservation )
- SNOWSHOEING (rentals available January at Chapin Forest Reservation )
For equipment reservation information click here.
MENTOR CIVIC ICE ARENA – indoor arena
LOCATION: 8600 Munson Rd., Mentor, OH 44060
440.974.5730 | website
PUNDERSON STATE PARK
11755 Kinsman Road, Newbury, OH 44065
- Three snowmobile trails offer access to the park for those with snowmobiles.
- Two cross-country ski trails are available as weather permits.
- Dog sleds are permitted on the Mushers Trail which is a moderate 1.2 miles.
For more information click here.
MAHONING COUNTY
MILL CREEK METROPARKS
- SLEDDING
Wick Recreation Area, McCollum Rd., Youngstown, OH 44509
Open 9am – 9pm | lights turned on at dusk
For additional information click here. - CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
For locations click here.
SKATING RINKS –
ICE SKATING RINKS
DEBARTOLO COMMONS at the Southern Park Mall
Dates: November 15, 2022 – January 15, 2023
Location: 7401 Market St., Boardman, OH 44512
For additional information click here.
The Rink Hours of Operation:
Monday through Thursday from 4pm-8pm
Fridays from 3pm-9pm (special hours of 11am-9pm on Nov. 25)
Saturdays from 12pm-8pm (special hours of 11am-8pm on Nov. 19)
Sundays from 12pm-6pm
Special hours:
December 19 through December 23 from 12pm-8pm
Christmas Eve from 12pm-5pm
December 26 through December 30 from 12pm-8pm
New Year’s Eve 12pm-4pm
January 2 from 12pm-8pm
*The Rink will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, December 15, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day*
ICE SKATING RINK – Winter Campus
Dates: November 26-January 2, 2022
Location: Jewish Community Center of Youngstown
505 Gypsy Ln, Youngstown, OH 44504
For more information visit website.
Skating and family events are free, but reservations are required.
PORTAGE COUNTY
Plan Your Escape to Frosty & Fabulous Portage County!
Enjoy winter hikes, ice skating, sledding, birding, camping, ice fishing, antique shops, outlet mall, wineries, unique coffee shops and more. CLICK HERE to read more.
SKATING RINKS –
ICE SKATING RINK – 2022-23
KENT SKATES – Outdoor
Dates: November 19- February 26, 2023
Times: Monday-Tuesday – Closed to public, Available for group reservations
Wednesday-Sundays – 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Location: East Street, Kent, Ohio
website
This outdoor ice skating rink is free and open to the public, including free skate rental.
KENT STATE ICE ARENA – Indoor Arena
LOCATION: 650Loop Road, Kent, OH 44242
330.672-RINK | website
Public Skating | Skating Lessons
or visitor information visit Central Portage VCB
RICHLAND COUNTY
SNOW TRAILS
3100 Possum Run Rd, Mansfield, OH 44903
419-774.9818 | snowtrails.com
STARK COUNTY
WINTER BLITZ at Hall of Fame Village
Dates: December 17, 2022 to January 16, 2023
Location: Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.
Canton, Ohio
hofvillage.com/p/events/winterblitz
A winter experience like never before! Winter Blitz takes place every weekend and select weekdays from December 17, 2022 – January 16, 2023. This inaugural holiday festival features a unique tubing experience for all ages. The “Touchdown Tubing Hill” offers an exhilarating tubing experience unlike any other. The 35-feet high hill gives guests a unique thrill as the swoosh down through the goal post and across the endzone of Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.
- SLEDDING
East Canton Family Golf Sledding
5447 Lincoln St., East Canton, OH
Maize Valley Market & Winery Sledding Hill
6193 Edison St. NE, Hartville, OH
Malone University Sledding Hill
2600 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton, OH
Silver Park Sledding Hill
2930 S. Union Ave., Alliance, OH
Wampler Park Sledding Hill
1818 Main Ave. West. Massillon, OH
Westbrook Veterans’ Memorial Park Sledding Hill
13th St. NW, Canton, OH
SUMMIT COUNTY
SUMMIT COUNTY METROPARKS
- Sledding
Cascade Valley Metro Park| Oxbow Area (lighted)
1061 Cuyahoga St., Akron
Firestone Metro Park | Tuscarawas Meadows Area
2620 Harrington Rd., Akron
Firestone Metro Park | Warner Road Area
200 E. Warner Rd., Akron
Furnace Run Metro Park | Brushwood Area
4955 Townsend Rd., Richfield
Goodyear Heights Metro Park | Main Entrance (lighted)
2077 Newton St., Akron
Munroe Falls Metro Park | Lake Area (lighted)
521 S. River Rd., Munroe FallsSand Run Metro Park | North Hawkins Area (lighted)
800 N. Hawkins Ave., Akron - Ice Fishing
- Cross Country Skiing
BOSTON MILLS SKI
7100 Riverview Rd., Peninsula, OH 44264
330.657.2334 |bmbw.com
BRANDYWINE SKI
1146 W. Highland Rd., Sagamore Hills, OH 44067
330.657.2334 | bmbw.com
THE HUNTINGTON BANK ICE SKATING RINK – LOCK 3
Ohio’s largest seasonal ice skating rink
Dates: November 25th – February, 2023
Location: State St. Bridge & Canal Park Stadium, Downtown Akron, OH
Visit website for additional information.
CITY OF CUYAHOGA FALLS ICE SKATING RINK
Dates: Season opens November 26, 2022
Location: Downtown Cuyahoga Falls Ice Skating Rink
2085 Front Street, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
For additional information click here.
WAYNE COUNTY
ALICE NOBLE ICE ARENA
851 Oldman Rd., Wooster, OH 44691
nobleice.com
Open year-round
