Dodge Park Ice Rink
Outdoor ice rink in Sterling Heights, MI · Opens later this winter
Phone586-446-2700
Websitesterlingheights.gov
To skateAdult $5 · Kid $5
Skate rentalYes, $5
SeasonSeasonal: opens Dec 1 2026; prior seasons ran through the first weekend of March
Open skate at Dodge Park Ice Rink
Free or cheap outdoor skatingOutdoor ice, weather decides
| Day | Open skate |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12p-9p |
| Tuesday | 12p-9p |
| Wednesday | 12p-9p |
| Thursday | 12p-9p |
| Friday | 12p-10p |
| Saturday | 11a-10p |
| Sunday | 11a-8pSensory Friendly Sundays 11:00-13:00 on the 2nd Sunday, Dec-Feb (skate trainers available) |
Checked Oct 21, 2026 against sterlingheights.gov. City page for the 2026-27 season: opens Dec 1 2026. Not open on Oct 16. May close for severe weather, wind chill below -15F, or warm weather. Ice Rink Hotline 586-446-2711 for closures.
Good to know
Yes for a cheap outdoor skate; very popular with over 21,000 skaters in 2023-24, though rink-only reviews are scarce.
Best for: little kids learning
People like: refrigerated, holds ice into mild days, free for residents, all ages
Food: A 2023 Macomb Now article says concessions run on weekends and school breaks only; the 2026 city page does not mention food.
Skate sharpening: Yes
Pro shop: Not listed
Skate helpers for beginners: Yes
Birthday parties: Not listed
Lockers: Not listed
Admission notes: Sterling Heights residents free with valid ID; non-residents $5 per person.
Rules: Skate sharpening $5. Skate trainers free first-come during Sensory Friendly Sundays. Cash accepted but city prefers MasterCard, Visa, or Discover.
Not confirmed (4)
- Concession info is from a 2023 article; weekdays likely no food
- Address: city page says 40250 Dodge Park Rd; older articles say 40620 Utica Rd (same park)
- End date for 2026-27 season not yet posted
- Not open until Dec 1 2026
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