Ice skating is a fun winter activity for the whole family! It can even be a year-round activity at indoor skating rinks. Here are seven ice skating rinks, both indoor and outdoor, that you can enjoy throughout the state this winter. So lace up your skates and take a whirl on the ice (and if you don’t know how to skate, some of these ice skating rinks in Nevada offer lessons, or skating partners to help keep you on your feet):
- Pepsi Ice Arena, North Las Vegas
Tedmund A./Yelp The Pepsi Ice Arena (formerly called the SoBe Ice Arena) is located in the Fiesta Rancho Casino and Hotel at 2407 North Rancho Drive. This 31,000-square-foot rink hosts hockey leagues for children and adults. Figure or hockey skating lessons are available on Tuesdays and Sundays. Check their website for public skating times and days which vary from week to week. There are also DJ Nights and private party options for skaters. Pepsi Ice Arena, 2400 N Rancho Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89130, USA
- Arlington Square Ice Rink, Carson City
Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department Facebook Page Note: It appears that the Arlington Square ice rink is no longer being run by the city of Carson City.
The rink is located at the corner of North Carson and West Robinson Streets, directly across from the Carson Nugget. The rink is run by the Carson City Parks and Recreation department. This outdoor seasonal rink is open from late November through late January. The price is $7 for adults, $5 for children 3-12 and skate rentals are $3 per pair.
- Rock Rink, Las Vegas
Daniel S./Yelp This rink is located in upscale Summerlin and is open from mid-November until the middle of January. The rink is decked out with Christmas decorations including some lovely Christmas trees. The main attraction is a beautifully decorated 30-foot tree. There’s a light show with music played every hour during the evenings. Hours vary so check their website for dates and times. Skate rental fees start at $16. You can also purchase tickets online. Private skating lessons are also available. The Rock Rink is at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, Las Vegas. Rock Rink At Downtown Summerlin, 1825 Festival Plaza Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89135, USA
- Ice Rink at Greater Nevada Field, Reno
Winnie W./Yelp
Winnie W./Yelp Note: It Appears the ice rink in front of Greater Nevada Field is no longer being done each year. Here is another cool place to go ice skating in Nevada - on the top of a roof!
The Ice Rink at Greater Nevada Field is an outdoor rink run by the Aces Baseball team Ballpark. The rink is open Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 10 pm, and Sundays 10 am to 7 pm. Groups can reserve the rink for up to 300 people for $1,000 for their own special skate party. There are also group rates for skaters of 20 or more.
- The Ice Rink at the Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas
Laurie V./Yelp
Amelinda L./Yelp The Cosmopolitan Hotel on the Strip transforms its rooftop pool into an Ice Rink. The rink is open from the middle of November to just after New Year’s Day. The rink is 4,200 square feet and decorated with Christmas lights with the lights from the Strip as an incredible background. The Cosmopolitan Hotel ice skating rink holds special event days throughout the season. Enjoy date nights, ice skating shows, a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, New Year’s fireworks, and even a circus on ice event. Visit their website for times and dates.Another fun thing about the Ice Rink at the Cosmopolitan is the roasted smores and gourmet hot cocoa you can enjoy while watching the skaters go by. The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA
- Cave Lake State Park, Ely
Ely Nevada City Website The rink at Cave Lake State Park is open to visitors in the winter. Admission to the park is free and equipment rentals are available. The park is located on State Road 486 (Success Summit Road). The rink and park also host a “Fire and Ice Show” in January featuring some amazing ice sculptures. Cave Lake State Park, US Highway 93-Success Summit, Ely, NV 89301, USA
- Las Vegas Ice Center, Las Vegas
Oona W./Yelp This rink is primarily used for hockey teams, figure skating lessons, tournaments, and even curling events. There are public skate hours on select days for two-hour blocks of time. Enjoy some time skating as the house lights dim and the colored disco ball spins. Music videos also play on the jumbotron. There is a per-person fee to skate and skate rental is available. There are also “ice walkers” for an additional fee for children new to skating, or if you haven’t found your skating wings quite yet. The Las Vegas Ice Center is located at 9295 West Flaming Road, Las Vegas. Las Vegas Ice Center, 9295 W Flamingo Rd #130, Las Vegas, NV 89147, USA
When you think about the Nevada desert, ice skating isn’t the first thing you think of, is it? But there are parts of Nevada that come alive in the winter with plenty of beautiful ice and snow. These are only a few of the places you’ll find indoor and outdoor ice skating in Nevada. Do you know of any other ice skating rinks in Nevada? Share in the comments!
Tedmund A./Yelp
The Pepsi Ice Arena (formerly called the SoBe Ice Arena) is located in the Fiesta Rancho Casino and Hotel at 2407 North Rancho Drive. This 31,000-square-foot rink hosts hockey leagues for children and adults. Figure or hockey skating lessons are available on Tuesdays and Sundays. Check their website for public skating times and days which vary from week to week. There are also DJ Nights and private party options for skaters.
Pepsi Ice Arena, 2400 N Rancho Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89130, USA
Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department Facebook Page
Note: It appears that the Arlington Square ice rink is no longer being run by the city of Carson City.
The rink is located at the corner of North Carson and West Robinson Streets, directly across from the Carson Nugget. The rink is run by the Carson City Parks and Recreation department. This outdoor seasonal rink is open from late November through late January. The price is $7 for adults, $5 for children 3-12 and skate rentals are $3 per pair.
Daniel S./Yelp
This rink is located in upscale Summerlin and is open from mid-November until the middle of January. The rink is decked out with Christmas decorations including some lovely Christmas trees. The main attraction is a beautifully decorated 30-foot tree. There’s a light show with music played every hour during the evenings. Hours vary so check their website for dates and times. Skate rental fees start at $16. You can also purchase tickets online. Private skating lessons are also available. The Rock Rink is at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive, Las Vegas.
Rock Rink At Downtown Summerlin, 1825 Festival Plaza Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89135, USA
Winnie W./Yelp
Note: It Appears the ice rink in front of Greater Nevada Field is no longer being done each year. Here is another cool place to go ice skating in Nevada - on the top of a roof!
The Ice Rink at Greater Nevada Field is an outdoor rink run by the Aces Baseball team Ballpark. The rink is open Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 10 pm, and Sundays 10 am to 7 pm. Groups can reserve the rink for up to 300 people for $1,000 for their own special skate party. There are also group rates for skaters of 20 or more.
Laurie V./Yelp
Amelinda L./Yelp
The Cosmopolitan Hotel on the Strip transforms its rooftop pool into an Ice Rink. The rink is open from the middle of November to just after New Year’s Day. The rink is 4,200 square feet and decorated with Christmas lights with the lights from the Strip as an incredible background. The Cosmopolitan Hotel ice skating rink holds special event days throughout the season. Enjoy date nights, ice skating shows, a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, New Year’s fireworks, and even a circus on ice event. Visit their website for times and dates.Another fun thing about the Ice Rink at the Cosmopolitan is the roasted smores and gourmet hot cocoa you can enjoy while watching the skaters go by.
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA
Ely Nevada City Website
The rink at Cave Lake State Park is open to visitors in the winter. Admission to the park is free and equipment rentals are available. The park is located on State Road 486 (Success Summit Road). The rink and park also host a “Fire and Ice Show” in January featuring some amazing ice sculptures.
Cave Lake State Park, US Highway 93-Success Summit, Ely, NV 89301, USA
Oona W./Yelp
This rink is primarily used for hockey teams, figure skating lessons, tournaments, and even curling events. There are public skate hours on select days for two-hour blocks of time. Enjoy some time skating as the house lights dim and the colored disco ball spins. Music videos also play on the jumbotron. There is a per-person fee to skate and skate rental is available. There are also “ice walkers” for an additional fee for children new to skating, or if you haven’t found your skating wings quite yet. The Las Vegas Ice Center is located at 9295 West Flaming Road, Las Vegas.
Las Vegas Ice Center, 9295 W Flamingo Rd #130, Las Vegas, NV 89147, USA
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More Places to Go Ice Skating in Nevada November 12, 2022 Chris Muras Where is the best ice skating near Las Vegas? The best ice skating in the Las Vegas area is arguably the Las Vegas Ice Center off of West Flamingo Road. There are a number of other fantastic places to skate indoors and outdoors in the wintertime. Here are some of our top picks.
Las Vegas Ice Center Lifeguard Arena Pepsi Ice Arena City National Arena Rock Rink at Downtown Summerlin
Where is the best ice skating around Lake Tahoe? The best indoor ice skating rink in the Lake Tahoe area is probably in Reno, NV. The Jennifer M. O’Neal Community Ice Arena, also known as Reno Ice is a large skating complex perfect for indoor ice skating in Nevada. Other ice rinks of note include the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena, Northstar Village, and Heavenly Village Ice Rink all right over the border in California. The Northstar Village is particularly fun in the winter as they have fire pits all around the rink so you can warm up between laps. For more amazing things to do check out these winter destinations in Nevada.
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More Places to Go Ice Skating in Nevada
November 12, 2022
Chris Muras
Where is the best ice skating near Las Vegas? The best ice skating in the Las Vegas area is arguably the Las Vegas Ice Center off of West Flamingo Road. There are a number of other fantastic places to skate indoors and outdoors in the wintertime. Here are some of our top picks.
Las Vegas Ice Center Lifeguard Arena Pepsi Ice Arena City National Arena Rock Rink at Downtown Summerlin
Where is the best ice skating around Lake Tahoe? The best indoor ice skating rink in the Lake Tahoe area is probably in Reno, NV. The Jennifer M. O’Neal Community Ice Arena, also known as Reno Ice is a large skating complex perfect for indoor ice skating in Nevada. Other ice rinks of note include the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena, Northstar Village, and Heavenly Village Ice Rink all right over the border in California. The Northstar Village is particularly fun in the winter as they have fire pits all around the rink so you can warm up between laps. For more amazing things to do check out these winter destinations in Nevada.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
The best ice skating in the Las Vegas area is arguably the Las Vegas Ice Center off of West Flamingo Road. There are a number of other fantastic places to skate indoors and outdoors in the wintertime. Here are some of our top picks.
- Las Vegas Ice Center
- Lifeguard Arena
- Pepsi Ice Arena
- City National Arena
- Rock Rink at Downtown Summerlin
Where is the best ice skating around Lake Tahoe?
The best indoor ice skating rink in the Lake Tahoe area is probably in Reno, NV. The Jennifer M. O’Neal Community Ice Arena, also known as Reno Ice is a large skating complex perfect for indoor ice skating in Nevada.
Other ice rinks of note include the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena, Northstar Village, and Heavenly Village Ice Rink all right over the border in California. The Northstar Village is particularly fun in the winter as they have fire pits all around the rink so you can warm up between laps. For more amazing things to do check out these winter destinations in Nevada.
