# Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena: Open-Air Covered Ice Skating

> Event for families in the Detroit–Warren–Dearborn area (MI). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Nov 15 – Feb 28 · 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Where: Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena, 2751 Packard Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
- Ages: All ages; children ages 3 and under free with paid adult; skate trainers available for beginners
- Price: $6 adults (ages 18–59); $5 youth (ages 4–17) and seniors (60+); free for kids 3 & under; $3 skate rental
- Organizer: City of Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation
- Official page: https://www.a2gov.org
- Last checked: Wed, Nov 4

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## About

Located on Ann Arbor's south side, the Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena features a unique open-air design with a protective roof overhead and open sides that let in crisp winter breezes while shielding skaters from snowstorms. The full-size 200-foot by 85-foot rink utilizes a refrigerated subfloor system that maintains hard ice even when outdoor winter temperatures rise above 50°F.

Public open skate sessions welcome all skill levels, with free admission for children ages 3 and under accompanied by an adult. The facility features a heated indoor warming lobby with coin-operated lockers, skate rental counters, sharpening services, and hot beverage vending. Family-friendly weekend afternoon sessions provide plenty of room for young children learning to glide.

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