Birmingham Ice Sports Arena
Ice arena in Birmingham, MI · Worth the drive
Phone248-530-1640
Websitebhamgov.org
To skateAdult $6 · Kid $5 · Senior $5
Skate rentalYes, $3
SeasonFall/Winter schedule Sep 8, 2026-Jan 9, 2027
Open skate at Birmingham Ice Sports Arena
Current schedule postedRents skatesFood on siteNewer or renovated building11 sessions a week
| Day | Open skate |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:30a-10:50a, 11a-1p, 1:10p-2:30pOpen Public SkateAdult Skate, 18+ only (Mon-Fri) |
| Tuesday | 9:30a-10:50a, 1:10p-2:30pOpen Public Skate |
| Wednesday | 9:30a-10:50a, 1:10p-2:30pOpen Public Skate |
| Thursday | 9:30a-10:50a, 1:10p-2:30pOpen Public Skate |
| Friday | 9:30a-10:50aOpen Public Skate |
| Sunday | 2:30p-3:50pOpen Public Skate |
Checked Oct 21, 2026 against bhamgov.org. From the city's Fall/Winter Public Skating Schedule PDF (updated Oct 12, 2026). Adult Skate (18+) runs Mon-Fri 11:00-13:00. Parent and Tot Hockey Fri 13:10-14:30 (12 and under, full gear). No Saturday public skate. Closed Nov 26, Dec 24, Dec 25, Dec 31, Jan 1. Fall Open House Sat Nov 7, 5:15-6:15 pm, $3 per skater incl. rental, first come first served.
Drop-in hockey and stick & puck
| Day | What | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | Youth drop-in | 1:10p-2:30pParent and tot hockey, 12 and under |
Gear: Helmets for all; full gear for 12 and under
Note: City lists drop-in hockey, but no adult times posted
Learn to skate
Learn to Skate (Birmingham Ice Sports Arena) · Learn to Skate USA
| Class | When | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 (in progress) | Sep 14 to Nov 8 | In session until Nov 8 | |
| Drop-in Ice ExplorersAges 1.5-3.5 | Wednesday 10:30a-11aSep 30 to Nov 4 | $30 per skater (incl. skate rental) | In session until Nov 4 |
| Drop-in Adaptive & Sensory FriendlyAges 5-12 | Saturday 10a-10:30aOct 3 to Nov 7 | $30 per skater (incl. skate rental) | In session until Nov 7 |
| Drop-in Beginner LessonsAges 4+ | Monday 4:30p-5pOct 5 to Nov 2 | $30 per skater (incl. skate rental) | In session until Nov 2 |
| Session 2: Snowplow Sam 1 / 2-4Ages 3.5-5 | Monday 5p-5:30pNov 9 to Jan 24 | Sign up now, starts Nov 9 | |
| Session 2: Basic 1 / Basic 2Ages 5-12 | Monday 5:35p-6:20pNov 9 to Jan 24 | Sign up now, starts Nov 9 | |
| Session 2: Parent/TotAges 3-6 | Tuesday 4:30p-5pNov 9 to Jan 24 | Sign up now, starts Nov 9 | |
| Session 2: Basic 3-4Ages 5-12 | Tuesday 5p-5:55pNov 9 to Jan 24 | Sign up now, starts Nov 9 | |
| Session 2: Basic 5-6Ages 5-12 | Tuesday 6p-6:55pNov 9 to Jan 24 | Sign up now, starts Nov 9 | |
| Session 2: Pre-Free Skate / Free Skate 1-4Ages 7-14 | Tuesday 7p-7:55pNov 9 to Jan 24 | Sign up now, starts Nov 9 | |
| Session 2: Ice ExplorersAges 1-3 | Wednesday 9:30a-10aNov 9 to Jan 24 | Sign up now, starts Nov 9 | |
| Session 2: Tot HockeyAges 3-6 | Wednesday 1:30p-2pNov 9 to Jan 24 | Sign up now, starts Nov 9 | |
| Session 2: Snowplow Sam 1 / 2-4Ages 3.5-5 | Wednesday 4:45p-5:15pNov 9 to Jan 24 | Sign up now, starts Nov 9 | |
| Session 2: Basic 5-6Ages 5-12 | Wednesday 5:30p-6:25pNov 9 to Jan 24 | Sign up now, starts Nov 9 | |
| Session 2: Snowplow Sam 1 / 2-4Ages 3.5-5 | Thursday 4:45p-5:15pNov 9 to Jan 24 | Sign up now, starts Nov 9 | |
| Session 2: Basic 1 / Basic 2Ages 5-12 | Thursday 5:20p-6:05pNov 9 to Jan 24 | Sign up now, starts Nov 9 | |
| Session 2: Basic 3 / Basic 4Ages 5-12 | Thursday 6:10p-7:05pNov 9 to Jan 24 | Sign up now, starts Nov 9 | |
| Session 2: Teen/AdultAges 15+ | Thursday 7:15p-8:10pNov 9 to Jan 24 | Sign up now, starts Nov 9 | |
| Session 2: Snowplow Sam 1-4Ages 3.5-5 | Friday 12:30p-1pNov 9 to Jan 24 | Sign up now, starts Nov 9 | |
| Session 2: Teens/AdultsAges 15+ | Friday 1p-1:55pNov 9 to Jan 24 | Sign up now, starts Nov 9 | |
| Session 2: Snowplow Sam 1 / 2-4Ages 3.5-5 | Saturday 9:30a-10aNov 9 to Jan 24 | Sign up now, starts Nov 9 | |
| Session 2: Basic 1 / Basic 2Ages 5-12 | Saturday 10:10a-10:40aNov 9 to Jan 24 | Sign up now, starts Nov 9 | |
| Session 2: Teen/AdultAges 15+ | Saturday 10:45a-11:15aNov 9 to Jan 24 | Sign up now, starts Nov 9 | |
| Session 2: Parent/TotAges 3-6 | Sunday 9:45a-10:15aNov 9 to Jan 24 | Sign up now, starts Nov 9 | |
| Session 2: Sensory SkateAges 6-13 | Sunday 10:20a-10:50aNov 9 to Jan 24 | Sign up now, starts Nov 9 | |
| Session 2: Basic 1 / Basic 2Ages 5-12 | Sunday 10:55a-11:40aNov 9 to Jan 24 | Sign up now, starts Nov 9 | |
| Session 3 | Jan 25 to Mar 21 | Starts Jan 25 | |
| Session 4 | Mar 22 to May 9 | Starts Mar 22 | |
| Session 5 | Jun 14 to Aug 18 | Starts Jun 14 |
Levels: Ice Explorers (ages 1.5-3), Parent/Tot, Snowplow Sam 1-4 (ages 3.5-5), Tot Hockey, Basic 1-6 (6+), Pre-Free Skate, Free Skate 1-4, Teen/Adult, Sensory Skate (adaptive, ages 6-13)
How it works: Learn to Skate USA classes of 30-45 minutes; skaters who have never skated or cannot stand up alone start in Snowplow Sam 1 (ages 3.5-5) or Basic 1 (6+). Skates are included; bring a helmet, gloves, and a jacket, and arrive 15 minutes early. Session 2 skips Thanksgiving week (Nov 23-29) and winter break (Dec 21-Jan 3).
Trial class: Drop-in mini series this fall (Beginner Mon, Ice Explorers Wed, Adaptive Sat), $30 per skater including rental; unclear if that is per class or for the series.
Good to know
Good small-town rink, renovated in 2021 and cheap; very few public reviews to go on.
Best for: little kids learning
People like: patient instructors, good for learning
Food: Arena has a concession area, upgraded in the 2021 renovation.
Skate sharpening: Yes
Pro shop: Not listed
Skate helpers for beginners: Not listed
Birthday parties: Yes
Lockers: Not listed
Admission notes: Youth 17 and under $5; adults $6; seniors 55 and over $5.
Rules: Skate sharpening $10 per pair.
Not confirmed (2)
- Concession hours and menu not confirmed; may not be open during weekday public skates.
- Parking reduced by the S. Eton water main project; city says to enter near the tennis bubble.
Nearby rinks
Barnum Park Outdoor Ice RinkBirmingham · 0.9 miJohn Lindell Ice ArenaRoyal Oak · 2.1 miThe Rink at Jeanne M. Stine Community ParkTroy · 2.9 mi
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