# Wilson Ice Arena: Family Public Ice Skating Sessions > Place to go for families in the Milwaukee–Waukesha area (WI). Times are Central Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Wilson Ice Arena, 4001 S 20th St, Milwaukee, WI 53221 - Ages: All ages; skate walker aids available for toddlers and beginner skaters - Price: $7 adults, $5 youth (ages 3–17), free for children 2 and under; $4 skate rental; $3 skate walker rental - Organizer: Milwaukee County Parks - Official page: https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Parks/Explore/Wilson-Ice-Arena - 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/wilson-ice-arena-family-public-ice-skating-sessions--listing-40e8b702f909f3c6e96c590d ## About Operated by Milwaukee County Parks, Wilson Ice Arena is an indoor NHL-regulation ice facility that offers family-friendly public skating sessions throughout the winter season. The enclosed arena provides an ideal weatherproof option when outdoor winter temperatures dip too far below zero. Families can glide across pristine ice maintained by Zamboni resurfacing between sessions. Rental skates are available from toddler size 8 through adult sizes, and first-time skaters can rent sturdy skate walkers that glide over the ice to help children maintain balance and build confidence. Between skating laps, families can relax in heated spectator seating with hot cocoa, pretzels, and snacks from the concession stand. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Step-free entry and rubberized ground-level flooring accommodate strollers easily around the arena perimeter and lobby. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated lobby and bleacher seating with full rink view; accessible family restrooms with baby changing facilities. • Age Suitability: Welcomes all ages; toddler skate rentals and beginner stabilizer walkers make it easy for children as young as 3 to skate. • Sensory Tips: Consistent cool arena temperature (around 50°F); upbeat background music and skate gliding sounds; warm jackets and gloves recommended. ## Similar picks in Milwaukee - [Eble Park Ice Arena — Public Ice Skating](https://grassyknees.com/milwaukee/activities/eble-park-ice-arena-public-ice-skating--listing-2f4fd415f170011ae3a664f9) — Public Ice Skating most weekdays noon–1:30 p.m. (e.g. Oct 26–30, Nov 2–3, 2026)… · Eble Park Ice Arena, Brookfield · All ages · From $7 · checked Oct 24. 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