# Ford Ice Center Public Skating & Youth Learn to Skate Sessions > Place to go for families in the Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin area (TN). Times are Central Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Ford Ice Center Antioch, 5264 Hickory Hollow Pkwy, Antioch, TN 37013 - Ages: Ages 3 and up (Preschool skate aids available; Youth Learn to Skate for ages 3-15) - Price: $12 public skating admission; $4 skate rental; Youth Learn to Skate multi-week session packages available - Organizer: Nashville Predators & Ford Ice Center - Official page: https://www.nhl.com/predators/fordicecenter - 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/nashville/activities/ford-ice-center-public-skating-and-youth-learn-to-skate-sessions--listing-0a209b84d27f32eec7186757 ## About Operated by the NHL's Nashville Predators, Ford Ice Center Antioch is Middle Tennessee's premier twin-sheet community ice sports facility, delivering exceptional winter ice skating for families of all skill levels throughout January and February. During weekly Public Open Skate sessions, kids and parents take to the NHL-regulation ice rinks under state-of-the-art lighting and uplifting family music. For beginner skaters, the center provides sturdy bucket and animal skate trainers that young children can push along the ice to build balance and self-assurance. Youngsters eager to develop real ice technique can enroll in the center's nationally recognized Scott Hamilton Skating Academy and Youth Learn to Skate classes, where certified coaches teach fundamental forward glides, snowplow stops, and gentle turns in fun, structured small groups. Heated off-ice observation seating and a snack bar serving warm drinks keep non-skating family members comfortable. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Fully accessible ground-level facility with wide rubberized rubber matting, smooth concrete concourses, and ramps leading directly to player benches and viewing stands. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated bleachers, lobby tables, and warm mezzanine viewing rooms; clean family locker rooms and restrooms feature wall-mounted baby changing stations. • Age Suitability: Welcomes skaters ages 3 and up; Learn to Skate courses feature specialized Snowplow Sam curricula for preschoolers ages 3 to 5. • Sensory Tips: Crisp, chilled arena temperature (around 50–55°F); warm layers and knit gloves are strongly recommended; skate sessions have moderate music volume and bright rink lighting. ## Similar picks in Nashville - [Centennial Sportsplex Family Public Ice Skating & Youth Learn to Skate](https://grassyknees.com/nashville/activities/centennial-sportsplex-family-public-ice-skating-and-youth-learn-to-ska--listing-8606bcc35ff50f39e1f7cddc) — Open on its own schedule · Centennial Sportsplex Ice Arena · Ages 3–99 · From $9 · checked Nov 5. 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