The Downtown Skating Rink season begins at Downtown d'Lights on November 20th!
The Erie Downtown Partnership brings another season of the downtown skating rink to Perry Square thanks to a generous partnership with Cultures, Arts, Festivals, & Events of Erie (CAFE)! The rink is located in West Perry Square between the stage and holiday tree.
The Downtown Skate Rink is an innovative synthetic ice rink that provides a more cost-effective and environmentally friendly skating, requiring no water, refrigeration, or cooperation from weather compared to a traditional ice rink!
Skating is $5 per person, rental skates included! Rental skates are specialized for the synthetic rink, so we ask you leave your own skates at home.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Friday: 4 to 8 PM
Saturday: 11 AM - 8 PM | Sensory Skate noon-2pm
Sunday noon - 5 PM
Special events occurring as announced and posted to our Facebook Events page , where you will also find live updates on skating rink closures due to inclement weather and temperatures.
Inquiries on private parties or other skating events can be sent to eriedowntownrink@gmail.com
Special Skate Events
TBA!
Stay Updated
The Downtown Erie Community Skating Rink now has a Facebook Page where you can find updates on weather closures and upcoming events!
SKATE LODGE + STAFF
All rink reservations and skate rentals will take place inside of the skate lodge next to the rink. There will be rink attendants and a rink manager who will be available to answer questions and help make your rink visit as safe and enjoyable as possible.
RINK SAFETY
The skating surface is made of synthetic ice! While it is not actual ice, it does feel and skate like ice. It is also slippery just like ice, so be careful!
No more than 32 skaters will be on the ice rink at once. Rink safety is a priority and you may be asked to leave the rink if unsafe behavior or horseplay is observed by the skate staff.
No food, beverages, tobacco products, or weapons are allowed on the rink or inside the Skate Lodge.
First time skaters are encouraged to wear a helmet, especially children. We have a limited supply of helmets on site to borrow.
The rink may be closed at the discretion of staff due to inclement weather and temperatures. Check the rink's social media for live updates.
Erie Downtown Partnership reserves the right to remove skaters that are endangering themselves or others with their behavior on the ice or around the rink.
Erie Downtown Partnership has a zero tolerance policy for racism, hate speech, and abusive language at our events and activities, including at the ice skating rink. Those who are engaging in this type of behavior will be removed immediately.
Punch Cards
Plan on skating throughout the season? Rink-goers can get a punch card marked for five skate days and enjoy the sixth day for free!
Family and individual season passes are available. Please ask the rink attendant for more information or email eriedowntownrink@gmail.com
