Ice Skating in Madison Parks

We offer free ice skating in 14 parks, at 20 rinks and designated lagoons citywide. Staffed warming shelters for skate rentals and concessions offered through Thursday, Feb. 12. If ice conditions allow, rinks and lagoons may remain open and maintenance may continue beyond this date. Be sure to check the Winter Activity Updates alert at the top of the page. 

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

Ice skate rentals and concessions are available at Door Creek, Elver, Tenney and Vilas, when staffed and based on when a rink/lagoon is listed as open. Example: if the Tenney lagoon is listed as closed, the warming pavilion is closed and not staffed. 
 

Warming Pavilion Staffed Days and Hours

Be sure to check the Winter Activity Updates alert at the top of the page for updates. 

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

Loaner Skates 

Free-to-use ice skates are available at Olbrich, Rennebohm, 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. 

Hockey Rinks

Madison Parks staff and volunteers maintain groomed hockey rinks with boards at Elver, Tenney, Westmorland, and Vilas. Hockey may be played on other rinks if no other skaters are present. However, general rinks are meant for general ice skating. 

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!