# Arctic Zone Ice Arena Family Public Skating & Learn to Skate > Place to go for families in the Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood area (IN). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Arctic Zone Ice Arena, 16616 Southpark Dr, Westfield, IN 46074 - Ages: All ages (Beginner skate push walkers available; Youth instruction starts at age 3) - Price: $8–$10 public admission; $4 skate rental; Skate walker aid $5; Free for non-skating spectators - Organizer: Arctic Zone Ice Arena - Official page: https://www.thearcticzone.net/ - 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/indianapolis/activities/arctic-zone-ice-arena-family-public-skating-and-learn-to-skate--listing-5009992390db0fd349d275bd ## About Located just north of State Road 32 in Westfield, Arctic Zone Ice Arena is a dedicated community ice skating facility that provides year-round ice sports programming for northern Indianapolis metro families. During January and February, Arctic Zone hosts weekend and holiday afternoon public skating sessions designed specifically for family recreation. The facility prides itself on a supportive environment for beginners, featuring lightweight aluminum skate aids that young toddlers can push along the ice to build core balance and self-assurance. Skaters can rent well-maintained figure skates or hockey skates, while parents can accompany them on the ice or watch from the elevated heated viewing mezzanine overlooking the rink. The concession counter serves hot cocoa, warm popcorn, and fountain drinks, making it a reliable winter weekend destination. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Ground-level entry with wide doorways and seamless rubber flooring leading directly into the main arena and skate rental counter. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated observation mezzanine with tables and chairs overlooking the ice, quiet alcoves on the ground floor, and well-kept family restrooms with changing stations. • Age Suitability: All ages welcome; Learn-to-Skate classes and Little Bruins hockey introductory programs cater to children ages 3 to 10. • Sensory Tips: Indoor temperature is kept cool (around 52°F); rink lighting is bright and even, with soft background radio music during public family sessions. ## Similar picks in Indianapolis - [Fuel Tank at Fishers Public Ice Skating & Youth Hockey Clinics](https://grassyknees.com/indianapolis/activities/fuel-tank-at-fishers-public-ice-skating-and-youth-hockey-clinics--listing-554d2b20338090b469977b3d) — Open on its own schedule · Fuel Tank at Fishers · All ages · From $9 · checked Nov 5. 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