# Northland Ice Skating Center Public Skating & Youth Classes > Place to go for families in the Cincinnati area (OH / KY / IN). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Northland Ice Skating Center, 10400 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45241 - Ages: Ages 3 and up; toddler double-runner skates and bucket trainers available - Price: $11 admission; $4 skate rental; $3 skate trainer walker rental; Free for non-skating spectators - Organizer: Northland Ice Skating Center - Official page: https://northlandicecenter.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/northland-ice-skating-center-public-skating-and-youth-classes--listing-d16b96fb615e6eb1e1f46b85 ## About Northland Ice Skating Center in Evendale has served as Cincinnati's dedicated home for year-round indoor ice sports for more than five decades. Featuring a regulation NHL-sized ice arena, the center offers frequent afternoon and weekend public skating sessions where families can escape freezing wind while enjoying pristine, temperature-controlled ice. Beginning skaters can utilize lightweight aluminum walker aids that glide smoothly across the surface, giving toddlers and cautious first-timers the confidence to stride independently. The facility also runs recognized Learn to Skate USA youth curriculums on Saturday mornings, teaching fundamentals through playful games. A heated lobby with glass viewing windows lets parents watch the rink in warmth, and the full-service snack bar serves soft pretzels, hot cocoa, and classic rink refreshments. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Direct ground-floor entrance with zero steps from the free parking lot into the wide carpeted concourse; easy stroller maneuvering around the lobby. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Enclosed, heated glass observation lobby with plentiful tables and bleachers; clean multi-stall restrooms with baby changing stations. • Age Suitability: Welcoming ages 3 through adults; toddler skate rentals start at youth size 7 with double-bladed beginner options. • Sensory Tips: Arena climate is kept around 55°F; dress youngsters in warm layers, mittens, and bike or hockey helmets; rink music is maintained at a family-friendly moderate volume. ## Similar picks in Cincinnati - [Sports Plus Ohio Public Ice Skating & Youth Development](https://grassyknees.com/cincinnati/activities/sports-plus-ohio-public-ice-skating-and-youth-development--listing-25332f989cf5d4f54491b52f) — Open on its own schedule · Sports Plus Ohio · Ages 3–99 · From $12 · checked Nov 5. 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