Kennedy Recreation Center
Ice arena in Trenton, MI · Worth the drive
Phone734-675-7300
Websitetrentonmi.org
To skateAdult $6 resident / $8 non-resident · Kid $6 resident / $8 non-resident; under 4 free
Skate rentalYes, $3
SeasonYear-round
Open skate at Kennedy Recreation Center
Current schedule postedRents skatesFood on siteWell kept5 sessions a week
| Day | Open skate |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:30p-2:30pMost Tuesdays |
| Thursday | 12:30p-2:30pMost Thursdays |
| Friday | 7:30p-9:20pOct 23; Oct 30 is 11:00-13:00 |
| Saturday | 1:20p-2:50pOct 24; Oct 31 is 12:00-14:00; Oct 17 none |
| Sunday | 11a-12:10pOct 18; other Sundays vary |
Checked Oct 21, 2026 against trentonmi.org. October 2026 monthly schedule posted. Weekday midday Tue/Thu is steady; weekend and Friday times change each week. Also Parent-Tot Skate and Senior (55+) programs.
Drop-in hockey and stick & puck
| Day | What | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Adult drop-in | 9a-10:30a18+; Feldman Arena |
| Tuesday | 40+ drop-in | 10a-11:30a55+ sticks and pucks; Teifer Arena |
| Wednesday | Adult drop-in | 9a-10:30a18+; Feldman Arena |
| Thursday | 40+ drop-in | 9a-10:30a55+ sticks and pucks; Teifer Arena |
| Thursday | 40+ drop-in | 10:30a-12pSenior drop-in; Teifer Arena |
| Friday | Adult drop-in | 9a-10:30a18+; Feldman or Teifer Arena |
| Friday | Stick & puck | 11a-12pAges 14-18; Oct 30 only |
| Friday | Stick & puck | 12:10p-1:10pAges 10-13; Oct 30 only |
| Friday | Stick & puck | 1:20p-2:20pAges 5-9; Oct 30 only |
| Sunday | 40+ drop-in | 8a-9:30aSenior drop-in; Practice Arena; every other Sunday |
Note: October 2026 schedule image; times subject to change
Learn to skate
Skate Trenton Learn to Skate · Learn to Skate USA
| Class | When | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 Session 2 Tuesdays: Snow Plow SamAges 3-6 | Tuesday 5p-5:30pOct 20 to Dec 1 | $13.50/class resident, $15.50 non-resident (6 classes = $81 / $93) | In session until Dec 1 |
| Fall 2026 Session 2 Tuesdays: Snow Plow Sam (6 pm)Ages 3-6 | Tuesday 6p-6:30pOct 20 to Dec 1 | $13.50/class resident, $15.50 non-resident | In session until Dec 1 |
| Fall 2026 Session 2 Tuesdays: BasicAges 7+ | Tuesday 5p-6:30pOct 20 to Dec 1 | $13.50/class resident, $15.50 non-resident | In session until Dec 1 |
| Fall 2026 Session 2 Tuesdays: Free SkateAges 7+ | Tuesday 6p-7:20pOct 20 to Dec 1 | $14.50/class resident, $16.50 non-resident | In session until Dec 1 |
| Fall 2026 Session 2 SaturdaysAges 3+ | Saturday 10:50a-11:50aOct 24 to Dec 5 | $13.50/class resident, $15.50 non-resident | In session until Dec 5 |
| Winter 2027 TuesdaysAges 3+ | Tuesday 5p-7:20pJan 5 to Feb 9 | Basic/SPS $13.50/class resident, $15.50 non-resident; FS $14.50/$16.50 | Sign-up opens Dec 7 |
| Winter 2027 SaturdaysAges 3+ | Saturday 10:50a-12pJan 9 to Feb 13 | $16.20/class resident, $18.60 non-resident (5 classes = $81 / $93) | Sign-up opens Dec 7 |
Levels: Snow Plow Sam 1-4 (ages 3-6), Basic 1-6 (ages 7+), Pre-Free Skate, Free Skate 1-6
How it works: LTS USA membership required before registering (you need the member number). Wear fitted clothing in layers and gloves; helmets highly recommended for Snowplow Sam. Parents may not go on the ice and should sit in the bleachers.
Resident discount: Yes: Trenton residents pay $13.50/class vs $15.50 non-resident (Basic/SPS); $14.50 vs $16.50 (Free Skate)
Good to know
Worth it Downriver; Facebook shows 88% recommend across about 1,100 reviews, Yelp has only two.
Best for: a quick skate
People like: clean, better than nearby rinks, bar and grill on site
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 on Yelp (2 reviews)
Food: Celly's Bar & Grill plus a full concession stand.
Skate sharpening: Yes (Playmaker Pro Shop II)
Pro shop: Yes
Skate helpers for beginners: Not listed
Birthday parties: Yes
Lockers: Not listed
Admission notes: Single rate for everyone 4 and up.
Rules: Skate sharpening available (price not posted).
Not confirmed (1)
- Senior open skate rate not posted separately.
Nearby rinks
Southgate Civic Ice ArenaSouthgate · 4.3 miBenjamin F. Yack ArenaWyandotte · 5.0 miTaylor SportsplexTaylor · 5.7 mi
More: all rinks near Trenton.
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