Ice skating is a wonderful way to spend a fall or winter day, especially during the holiday season. Whether you already glide around the ice like a pro or you're learning to skate for the first time, you have some great facilities to choose from in the Miami Valley. These include both indoor, year-round rinks and outdoor rinks that you can only enjoy during this time of year. Our real estate agents have all of the details on where to go ice skating around the Miami Valley this year.

• NTPRD Chiller – 301 W. Main St., Springfield, Ohio 45504
  NTPRD Chiller is your destination for year-round ice skating in the Miami Valley, with a modern indoor facility that offers everything you need to enjoy your time on the ice. Operated by the National Trail Parks and Recreation District (NTPRD), this facility offers public skate sessions daily, including the Noon Skate and the popular Friday Night Meltdown. Don't have your own skates? Everything you need can be rented on-site, and NTPRD Chiller also offers a wide range of skating classes for all ages and experience levels.
  
  Want to extend your time on the ice? Consider trying one of the youth or adult hockey leagues, which offer the perfect way to put your skating skills to work in a fun, competitive setting. Have a little one who wants to learn hockey? Try a parent-and-player hockey clinic, which is often offered on holiday weekends. They also host a wide range of parties and events, ideal for celebrating birthdays or other special events in your kids' lives.

• Kettering Ice Arena – 2900 Glengarry Dr., Dayton, OH 45420
  You'll find another outstanding indoor facility at the Kettering Ice Arena, which is located within the larger Kettering Recreation Complex. This facility is the perfect choice if you're planning frequent skating adventures throughout the season because it offers a wide variety of season passes for kids, adults, and families. With a season pass, you and your family can skate as much as you'd like for the 2024-25 season. Need to buy some new gear or have your existing gear repaired? Their Pro Shop offers equipment for ice skating, figure skating, and hockey, as well as a wide range of repair services to get your old equipment working like new.

• MetroParks Ice Rink – 237 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, OH 45402
  Ice skating indoors is awesome, but there's also something special about gliding around an outdoor ice rink. That's what you'll find at MetroParks Ice Rink, the largest outdoor ice rink in the region that also features an on-site cafe where you can relax and recharge after your skate. The cafe is located near the cozy Comfort Tent, which is always kept at 70 degrees, even on cold, windy days. Enjoy views of the Dayton Skyline and Great Miami River while you skate on the large rink, which measures 70 by 150 feet and is covered by a pavilion.
  
  There are tons of events and activities here all season long. Learn the ropes with a beginner's lesson, or practice your skills at an open skate. You can also try your hand at a number of ice sports, including broomball, curling, and hockey. They offer gift certificates as well, so you can give the gift of outdoor winter fun.

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