Iowa Ice Skating Rinks

Where to ice skate, play hockey in Iowa

OK, so maybe you’ll never execute a Triple-Toe-Loop…and the closest you’ve gotten to the Winter Olympics is watching it on TV. But ice skating is a great activity for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a way to pry the family off the couch in the dead of winter, need an alternative to the X-Box for the kids, or are looking for a fun date idea, skating is it!

If it’s been awhile since you hit the ice – or are a complete novice – experts offer these suggestions;

Keep your head up and your knees bent. This is probably the best piece of advice you’ll get, since it keeps your weight forward. Leaning backwards is the surest way to take a spill. Also, if you do fall, its far better to fall on your hands versus your head.

Get comfortable taking small steps on the ice. Eventually, you’ll be able to glide on each step. Work on transferring your weight from one foot to the other, pushing your weight through the balls of the foot.

Children as young as three or four can start learning the basics of skating. Kids of all ages need proper safety precautions, like a helmet (hey, that ice is HARD!). Kids who are just learning to skate may find it helpful to push a chair around the ice (within a supervised class, of course).

If all else fails, relax -- it’s perfectly fine to hang on to the side of the rink.

Our complete list of Iowa ice skating rinks:

All Seasons Center Ice Skating Rink
770 7th St NE
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-4386
www.allseasonscenter.org/

Coral Ridge Ice Arena Ice Skating Rink
1451 Coral Ridge Ave
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 354-7870
www.coralridgeice.com/

Metro Ice Sports Facility Ice Skating Rink
5100 NW 72nd Street
Des Moines, IA 50322
(515) 276-7200
www.dmicerink.com/

Quad City Sports Center Ice Skating Rink
700 River Drive
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 322-5220
www.qcscskate.com/

Young Arena Ice Skating Rink
125 Commercial Street
Eagle Center, IA 50701
(319) 291-4300
www.waterlooleisureservices.org/

Ames Isu Ice Arena Ice Skating Rink
1505 Gateway Hills Park Dr
Ames, IA 50014
(515) 292-6835
www.cityofames.org/

Cedar Rapids Ice Arena Ice Skating Rink
1100 Rockford Rd SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 398-0100
www.cricearena.com/

IBP Ice Center Ice Skating Rink
3808 Stadium Dr
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 279-4880

source: www.rinktime.com