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Winter Activity Updates

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12/05-07/2025: Goodman Park (Franklin Field) is open! All other ice skating rinks and lagoons are closed. | Reminder: If a rink or lagoon is closed, stay off the ice to prevent damage and avoid delaying opening.
Ice Skating

Ice Skating in Madison Parks

We offer free ice skating in 14 parks, at 20 rinks and designated lagoons citywide. The season is scheduled for Saturday, December 20, through Sunday, February 15, and is subject to change or closure, depending on ice conditions. Opening an ice rink or lagoon for skating involves careful assessment. Always check the status online or call the Parks office before skating. Each rink and lagoon's status is listed and updated promptly. Rinks/lagoons will close if meltwater is visible to prevent extended closures from damaged ice. See Declaring a Rink or Lagoon as Open for more information. 

Skate Rentals & Concessions

Starting as early as Saturday, December 20, ice skate rentals and concessions are available when staffed inside the warming shelter at Door Creek, Elver, Tenney and Vilas. Hours are generally Wednesday - Sunday, when a location is listed as open. See the individual rink or lagoon for the status. 
 

Warming Pavilion Staffed Days and Hours

The season is scheduled for Saturday, December 20, through Sunday, February 15, and is subject to change or closure, depending on ice conditions.

Days of the Week Hours
Wednesday - Friday 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Staffed hours are subject to change and dependent on the weather and ice conditions. If a rink is closed, we will not be staffed. 
 

Skate Rentals Price per Hour
Adult $6
Youth - age 15 & younger $3
Each additional hour $2
Hockey Stick (Elver, Tenney & Vilas) $3







 

Loaner Skates 

Free-to-use ice skates are available at Olbrich, Warner and Westmorland Parks. Borrow a pair of skates to use while at the rink. Limited quantities and sizes are available from inside the warming shelter. Please wipe down and return before leaving the park. 

Events & Group Outings 

Attend a winter event open to the community or reserve a Winter Recreation Outing for your group. All winter activities depend on the weather and conditions and are subject to change.

Restrooms 

Indoor and portable restrooms are provided at a number of parks. See Restrooms for open locations. 

Pets & Bikes

Bikes and pets, including well-behaved dogs, are never allowed on any ice rink or lagoon.  See Dogs in Parks for locations where allowed. 

A big thank you to our many volunteers and the Adopt Ice Partnership Program!

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