# Slice of Ice at Red Arrow Park: Downtown Outdoor Ice Skating > Place to go for families in the Milwaukee–Waukesha area (WI). Times are Central Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Red Arrow Park, 920 N Water St, Milwaukee, WI 53202 - Ages: All ages; free skate helper aids available for small children on a first-come basis - Price: Free admission when bringing personal skates; $10 skate rental for adults, $8 for youth ages 17 and under - Organizer: Milwaukee County Parks - Official page: https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Parks/Explore/Slice-of-Ice - 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/milwaukee/activities/slice-of-ice-at-red-arrow-park-downtown-outdoor-ice-skating--listing-56ec9bb42e5a70b742ca1298 ## About Surrounded by the sparkling cityscape and historic architecture of downtown Milwaukee, Slice of Ice at Red Arrow Park is the city's premier refrigerated open-air ice rink. Maintained by Milwaukee County Parks from December through February, the refrigerated surface guarantees smooth ice even on milder winter afternoons. Festive overhead string lights and cheerful holiday music make evening skating magical for the whole family. First-time skaters and toddlers can borrow free skate trainers that provide balance on the ice. Skaters can warm up inside the adjacent full-service warming house, which features floor-to-ceiling glass windows overlooking the rink, cozy tables, and a Starbucks counter serving hot chocolate and pastries. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved downtown sidewalks connect smoothly to the warming pavilion and rink perimeter viewing areas with ground-level entry. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated glass-enclosed warming center with indoor bench seating, tables, and clean public restrooms with changing facilities. • Age Suitability: All ages; free toddler skate assistants and skate rental sizes beginning at toddler size 8. • Sensory Tips: Bustling urban outdoor rink with festive music and evening lighting; the glass warming pavilion offers a calm, quiet place to relax. ## Similar picks in Milwaukee - [Humboldt Park Ice Skating Lagoon & Winter Pavilion](https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/humboldt-park-ice-skating-lagoon-and-winter-pavilion--listing-70e94c3bcb436ee8a62e0c71) — Open on its own schedule · Humboldt Park · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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