There are no frozen lakes and seldom snow on the ground, but ice skating is one of Atlanta’s favorite past-times, winter or summer. There are plenty of ice skating rinks in the Atlanta where you can enjoy ice skating with your family.
Ice skating is $6 per person for ninety minutes. Skate rental is an additional $2. Only cash and checks are accepted at the ice skating rink. College and group discounts are available. There is no skate rental fee for groups of twenty or more. Plans must be made in advance. No group discounts are given at the rink.
Centennial Olympic Park’s Ice Skating Rink is open Monday through Thursday; hours vary according to the holiday season. Visit Centennial Park’s website for operating hours. Call 404-223-4412 for more information.
The Ice Forum Ice Skating Facilities: Kennesaw and Duluth
The Ice Forum is considered among Georgia’s premier ice skating facilities. Rinks are located in Kennesaw and Duluth. Both ice skating rinks are regulation size rinks as defined by the National Hockey League (200′ x 85′). The Gladiators, Junior Thrashers, and Thunder AAA hockey practice in these facilities.
Skating at the Duluth facility is $10. Ice skating at The Ice Forum in Kennesaw is $7.
In addition to ice skating both Ice Forums offer a snack bar, pro shop, video games, skate sharpening and repair service, skate rentals for both figure and hockey skates, and spectator seating.
Ice Forum encourages the public to enjoy ice skating all year long. They are open 365 days a year, 7 days a week.
Ice Forum also offers group or private lessons, and party packages for ice skating with friends.
Ice Skating at The Blueland at the MIC
The Blueland is another of Atlanta’s premier indoor ice skating facilities located in East Cobb County. The Blueland ice skating rink is easily accessed from Kennesaw, Marietta, Alpharetta, and I285 east. It is home to the NHL Atlanta Thrashers and Atlanta Spirit.
For years The Blueland was the only ice skating facility open to the public in Atlanta. With the opening of newer rinks, The Blueland was forced to upgrade their facilities. They now host two indoor rinks. The second ice skating rink is known as Little Blueland.
The Blueland and Little Blueland are used for hockey, ice skating, public skating, and instruction. Public sessions vary due to the Atlanta Thrasher’s use of the facility.
The Blueland is located behind the Parkaire shopping center off the intersection at Johnson Ferry and Lower Roswell Road.
Adult ice skating is $7, children five and under is $5, and skate rental is $3.
Call 770-509-5067 for hours of operation and more information. Information is available online at www.themicice.com.
Ice Skating at the Cooler
The Cooler is also known as the Alpharetta Family Skate Center. The Cooler offers variety and appeals to children and families. The observation area is located upstairs overlooking the skating center. This means no hats and gloves while watching skaters.
In addition to ice skating, The Cooler has an inline skating facility. They offer hockey lessons, camps, parties, a pro shop, and a snack bar.
Call 770-649-6600 for information on public skate times. Times vary based on special events and seasonal changes. You may also visit www.cooler.com for additional information.
The Cooler is located off GA 400 at exit 8, Mansell Road.
