Best Ice Skating Rinks in the Mitten
Winter in Michigan is just as special as the summer, even though many Michiganders would never admit it. Yes, we lose the sun and the warmth, but bonus, we gain a winter wonderland filled with lots of outdoor activities. One of the most popular winter activities that is fun for the whole family is ice skating!
East Side
The Rink at Campus Martius Park in downtown Detroit has the perfect setup to enjoy a wintery day in the “D”. This rink will give you all the holiday feels as it is located beneath their gorgeous Christmas tree (that rivals the tree in NYC if we do say so ourselves) and surrounded by other small local shops and boutiques. The Cadillac Square Lounge is also very near to the rink, making it easy to stop in to warm up, and maybe enjoy a warm beverage.
Westside
Grand Rapids joins in on the fun each year and
makes sure skaters of all walks of life have the opportunity to lace ’em up in
the winter. Rosa Parks Circle hosts the ice rink each year and surrounds it
with Christmas lights and holiday cheer. For something different than your run of the mill
ice rink Muskegon has you cover with their Winter Sports Complex. It’s a huge
property dedicated to all things winter and highlighted by an ice-skating trail
in the wood, yes you read that right! The complex also holds an ice luge,
cross-country skiing opportunities, a sledding hill, and snowshoeing paths. Any
winter activity lover will be occupied for hours and will leave there planning
their next trip to come back. Northern Michigan If a trip up north is on your list for winter
getaway, Saint Ignace should be at the top. Bordering the downtown area, the
bay is made into several ice rinks, open for any and all to use. The rinks are also
host one of the biggest pond hockey tournaments in the United States!
Traveling is not always necessary to find an
outdoor ice rink, and if you live near a park or public gathering center, some
of these areas will make ice rinks during the winter. Research your local area
to see who might be putting up a sheet of ice this winter, because you might
have a spot of your own right in your backyard! If not, and you are feeling
adventurous, building an ice rink in your back yard is always an option! The
internet is your go to for a step-by-step process of turning your back yard
into an ice rink. It could even become tradition for your family!