John Lindell Ice Arena
Ice arena in Royal Oak, MI · Worth the drive
Phone248-246-3950
Websiteroyaloakicearena.com
To skateAdult $6 weekdays / $13 weekends · Kid $6 weekdays / $13 weekends
Skate rentalYes, $5
SeasonYear-round
Open skate at John Lindell Ice Arena
Current schedule postedRents skatesWell kept10 sessions a weekReviewers like it
| Day | Open skate |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:45a-12:05pPublic Skate, $6 |
| Tuesday | 10:45a-12:05p, 1:15p-2:05pPublic Skate, $6Preschool Open Skate with toys and music, $5; parents and siblings welcome |
| Wednesday | 10:45a-12:05pPublic Skate, $6 |
| Thursday | 10:45a-12:05pPublic Skate, $6 |
| Friday | 10:45a-12:05p, 8:15p-9:35pPublic Skate, $6 (not Fri Oct 16)Sk8 Jamz, $15 incl. rental (Oct 23) |
| Saturday | 4:15p-5:35pSpooky Skate, Halloween public skate (Oct 24)Public Skate, $13 (Nov 7 only) |
| Sunday | 4p-5:20pPublic Skate, $13 (Oct 25; Oct 18 session was 10:45-12:05) |
Checked Oct 21, 2026 against royaloakicearena.com. From the rink's public Google Calendar, Oct 21-Nov 10, 2026. Weekday late-morning skate is the steady pattern. Weekend sessions are sparse and vary; no weekend public skate was listed Oct 17 or Oct 31-Nov 1. Call to confirm.
Drop-in hockey and stick & puck
| Day | What | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Stick & puck | 9:30a-10:50a |
| Tuesday | Stick & puck | 8a-9:20aSome weeks |
| Tuesday | Stick & puck | 9:30a-10:50a |
| Wednesday | Stick & puck | 9a-10:20aSome weeks |
| Wednesday | Stick & puck | 10a-11:20a |
| Thursday | Stick & puck | 9a-10:20aoff Thu Nov 5 |
| Friday | Stick & puck | 10a-11:20a |
| Friday | Adult drop-in | 11:30a-12:50p18+ with photo ID |
| Sunday | Stick & puck | 10:45a-12:05pOct 25 only |
Price: Drop-in $15 day, $20 after 5pm, goalies free; sticks and pucks $20
Gear: Helmet, gloves, stick, full leg coverings; full gear under 18
Sign-up: walk-in
Note: Pay at front desk; max 30 skaters, 4 goalies.
Learn to skate
Suburban Skating School Learn to Skate · Learn to Skate USA
| Class | When | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2: Parent Tot / Snowplow Sam 1-2 / Basic 1-3 / TeenAges 3-17 | Monday 6:15p-6:45pNov 2 to Dec 14 | $115-$125 | Sign up now, starts Nov 2 |
| Fall 2: Snowplow Sam 3/4 / Basic 1, 4-6 / AdultAges 3+ | Monday 6:45p-7:15pNov 2 to Dec 14 | $115 | Sign up now, starts Nov 2 |
| Fall 2: Parent Tot / Snowplow Sam 1 / Snowplow Sam 2-4Ages 3-5 | Thursday 12:05p-12:35pNov 5 to Dec 17 | $115-$125 | Sign up now, starts Nov 5 |
| Fall 2: AdultAges 18+ | Thursday 12:35p-1:05pNov 5 to Dec 17 | $115 | Sign up now, starts Nov 5 |
| Fall 2: Parent Tot / Snowplow Sam 1-2 / Basic 1-3 / TeenAges 3-17 | Thursday 5:15p-5:45pNov 5 to Dec 17 | $115-$125 | Sign up now, starts Nov 5 |
| Fall 2: Snowplow Sam 3/4 / Basic 1, 4-6 / AdultAges 3+ | Thursday 5:45p-6:15pNov 5 to Dec 17 | $115 | Sign up now, starts Nov 5 |
| Fall 2: ASPIRE (on-ice; off-ice 5:35-6:05)Ages Basic 5+ | Friday 6:15p-7:15pNov 6 to Dec 18 | $133-$160 | Sign up now, starts Nov 6 |
| Fall 2: Parent Tot / Snowplow Sam 1-2 / Basic 1-3 / AdultAges 3+ | Saturday 9:45a-10:15aNov 7 to Dec 19 | $115-$125 | Sign up now, starts Nov 7 |
| Fall 2: Snowplow Sam 3/4 / Basic 1, 4-6 / TeenAges 3-17 | Saturday 10:15a-10:45aNov 7 to Dec 19 | $115 | Sign up now, starts Nov 7 |
| Fall 2: Hockey Stride / Snowplow Sam 1 / Pre-Free SkateAges 3+ | Saturday 10:45a-11:15aNov 7 to Dec 19 | $115-$135 | Sign up now, starts Nov 7 |
| Winter 1 | Jan 9 to Feb 20 | Starts Jan 9 |
Levels: Parent Tot (3-5), Snowplow Sam 1-4 (3-5), Basic 1-6 (6-11), Teen (12-17), Adult (18+), Pre-Free Skate / Free Skate 1-6, ASPIRE, Hockey Stride
How it works: Each week is a 30-minute class plus 30 minutes of practice ice for LTS skaters only (parents watch from the stands). Skaters are evaluated the second-to-last class and get a next-level recommendation. Gloves required, helmets strongly recommended for beginners; no refunds and no make-ups (one public skate pass per missed class).
Trial class: Try Skating For Free clinic for new skaters ages 3-12 (last posted date Sun Jan 25, 4:00-4:50 pm, which looks like Jan 2026; no new date found).
Good to know
Worth it for a solid two-sheet city rink with good lessons; check the open skate calendar first.
Best for: learn-to-skate families
People like: nice facility, great atmosphere, good skating lessons staff
Complaints: locker room and shower cleanliness, limited public skate hours
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 on Google (336 reviews)
Food: Not stated on the rink's website. The Goal Post on site is a hockey pro shop, not food.
Skate sharpening: Yes
Pro shop: Yes
Skate helpers for beginners: No
Birthday parties: Not listed
Lockers: Not listed
Admission notes: Mon-Fri $6 all ages; Sat-Sun and holiday skates $13 all ages; Sk8 Jamz $15 incl. rental; Preschool Open Skate $5. Punch passes buy 10 get 1 free. Military 10% off admission.
Rules: No skate assists allowed at public skate. No sticks or pucks.
Not confirmed (2)
- On-site food unknown.
- Weekend schedule looks thin for fall; confirm before going.
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More: all rinks near Royal Oak.
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