# Cleveland Public Square Ice Rink Family Public Skating > Place to go for families in the Cleveland area (OH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Cleveland Public Square Ice Rink, 50 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44113 - Ages: All ages (Skate aids and walkers available for toddlers and beginner youth) - Price: $12 admission includes ice skate rental; $8 if bringing own skates; Free for non-skating spectators - Organizer: Downtown Cleveland Alliance & Cleveland Foundation - Official page: https://www.clevelandpublicsquare.com/ice-rink - 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/cleveland/activities/cleveland-public-square-ice-rink-family-public-skating--listing-33d1abb8354501bbf27e53b8 ## About Centered in the heart of Downtown Cleveland surrounded by the historic Terminal Tower and illuminated winter skyline, the Cleveland Foundation Ice Rink at Public Square is the city's premier open-air winter skating destination. Each winter from Thanksgiving weekend through February, families gather to skate on the chilled outdoor ice surface beneath festive string lighting and city holiday decor. Beginner skaters and little children can use sturdy skate-training walkers that provide balance while learning ice-striding basics. Heated warming tents with plush seating flank the ice sheet, offering skaters a warm haven to lace up or rest tired ankles. Rinkside concessions serve steaming cups of hot chocolate, warm spiced cider, and sweet treats, making downtown winter outings joyful and memorable for all generations. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Street-level access directly from Superior Avenue and Ontario Street with flat paved plazas surrounding the rink, providing ample open space for stroller parking and navigation. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated warming tents feature comfortable bench seating; accessible public restrooms with baby changing tables are located in the adjacent Cleveland Public Square café and welcome pavilion. • Age Suitability: Welcoming all ages from toddlers using double-bladed strap-on skates and skate gliders to seasoned youth skaters and teens. • Sensory Tips: Vibrant downtown urban plaza atmosphere with upbeat background music and twinkling evening lights; visit during weekday daytime sessions for a quieter, low-stimulus ice experience. ## Similar picks in Cleveland - [Gilmour Academy Ice Arena Public Skating & Youth Sessions](https://grassyknees.com/cleveland/activities/gilmour-academy-ice-arena-public-skating-and-youth-sessions--listing-09180424128c757e3017d804) — Open on its own schedule · Gilmour Academy Ice Arena, Gates Mills · All ages · From $8 · checked Nov 5. 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