# Fountain Square Ice Rink & Ice Bumper Cars > Event for families in the Cincinnati area (OH / KY / IN). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 6 – Feb 22 · 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Where: Fountain Square, 520 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 - Ages: All ages (Ice bumper cars suitable for ages 5+ or 42" tall; toddlers skate with skate aids) - Price: $10 admission includes skate rental; $15 dual ice skating and ice bumper cars session; Free for spectators - Organizer: 3CDC (Cincinnati Center City Development Corp) - Official page: https://myfountainsquare.com/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/fountain-square-ice-rink-and-ice-bumper-cars--listing-566722d9ba727710b472ba4e ## About Set against the glittering backdrop of downtown Cincinnati under the glow of the historic Tyler Davidson Fountain, the UC Health Ice Rink at Fountain Square is the Queen City's signature open-air winter attraction. Spanning over 7,000 square feet of refrigerated outdoor ice, this bustling community rink offers dual zones: one dedicated to classic recreational ice skating and another reserved for vibrant, steerable Ice Bumper Cars. Children and parents can glide across the smooth ice to upbeat family pop music or spin, glide, and bump safely in inflatable bumper vehicles. Sturdy dual-runner toddler skates and upright gliding seal aids give beginning skaters extra stability. The rinkside warming tent and concessions stand serve hot chocolate, gourmet coffee, and warm snacks, while perimeter gas fire pits offer toasty gathering hubs. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Level street-grade access from Vine and Fifth Streets into Fountain Square plaza with ample flat space around the rink perimeter for stroller parking. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated rinkside tent with cushioned bench seating; clean ADA-accessible public restrooms with changing tables located directly beneath the square in the atrium. • Age Suitability: All ages welcome; ice bumper cars require a minimum height of 42 inches (typically ages 5+); toddler skate aids assist kids ages 3 to 6. • Sensory Tips: Festive downtown urban plaza with holiday lighting, upbeat audio, and cheerful laughter; visit during weekday lunch hours or Sunday mornings for quieter skating. ## Similar picks in Cincinnati - [Fountain Square Ice Rink & UC Health Bumper Cars on Ice](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/fountain-square-ice-rink-and-uc-health-bumper-cars-on-ice--listing-5ac185cbca51cffa06884b3e) — Nov 7 – Feb 15 · 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Fountain Square · All ages · From $10 · checked Nov 5. 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