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Best Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks Near Atlanta

Skate among the stars on The Roof at Ponce City Market! Photo courtesy of Slater Hospitality PCM
Skate among the stars on The Roof at Ponce City Market! Photo courtesy of Slater Hospitality PCM
11/3/24 - By Melanie Preis

Ice skating near Atlanta is the quintessential winter activity, whether you're ready for the Olympic trials or can barely stand upright. Though it may take a few turns around the ice skating rink to get your "ice legs," families enjoy spending time together spinning, skating, and realistically, falling down, together. These seasonal outdoor ice skating rinks pop up from November through early 2025. Families can find lots of ice skating in Atlanta, most of which include music and hot chocolate. We've rounded up the best ones and even included one that requires no skates at all (sock skating at Fernbank)! 

Take a look at our favorite ice skating spots to nail that triple toe loop or cling to rink walls! Want more ideas this holiday season? Check out the Atlanta Christmas Activities and Holiday Guide for great winter events. If you need more ideas of things to do in Atlanta, visit our Atlanta events calendar.

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Lace up for ice skating in Atlanta at Avalon! Photo by Claire Robinson
Lace up for ice skating in Atlanta at Avalon! Photo by Claire Robinson

Cool Ice Skating Near Atlanta

The Ice Rink at Sugar Hill

Sugar Hill
November 8, 2024 - February 16, 2025
The Ice Rink at Sugar Hill is the largest portable outdoor ice skating rink in the southeast!  READ MORE

Skate the Station at Atlantic Station

West Midtown
November 15, 2024 - January 20, 2025
Atlantic Station welcomes families to skate under the stars at Skate the Station. Open everyday, even on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.  READ MORE

License to Chill Snow Island at Margaritaville at Lake Lanier Islands

Buford
November 16, 2024 - February 23, 2025
License to Chill Snow Island is a seasonal amusement park at Lake Lanier Islands that features one of the fastest snow tubing hills in North America. It includes winter-themed carnival rides, an ice skating rink, fire pit with s’mores, and specialty winter drinks and snacks.   READ MORE

Skate City Springs

Sandy Springs
November 20, 2024 - January 20, 2025
The heart of Sandy Springs turns into a winter wonderland once again as Skate City Springs returns to City Green. They even offer free "Skater Helpers," the walker-style props for kids learning to ice skate.  READ MORE

Ice Days in Covington

Covington
November 21, 2024 - February 17, 2025
The Covington ice skating rink at Legion Field offers real ice and is covered by a pavilion so it never closes due to rain. They also offer a concession stand with yummy snacks like hot dogs, nachos and hot chocolate. Kids don't even have to remove their skates!  READ MORE

Ice Days in Olde Town Conyers

Conyers
November 22, 2024 - February 17, 2025
Parents and kids love to skate at the Conyers rink because it boasts real ice and is mostly covered by a pavilion so it never closes due to rain. Families have been coming to Ice Days in Conyers for over 20 years, making it the longest running real ice skating rink in Georgia.  READ MORE

Winter Wonderland at Fernbank

Druid Hills
November 23, 2024 - January 12, 2025
During the holidays at Fernbank, museum visitors enjoy winter traditions from across the globe.  READ MORE

Avalon on Ice

Alpharetta
November 24, 2024 - January 20, 2025
The greenspace at Avalon is transformed into an ice skating rink from November to January. Skaters are encouraged to book reservations online in advance to ensure spots. Admission includes skate rental.  READ MORE

Skate the Sky on The Roof at Ponce City Market

Atlanta
November 29, 2024 - January 5, 2025
Skate among the stars on The Roof at Ponce City Market! "Skate the Sky" features a 3,500-square-foot ice skating rink overlooking the City of Atlanta atop PCM's rooftop terrace.  READ MORE

Rink on the River at The Mill on Etowah

Canton
November 29, 2024 - January 20, 2025
Rink on the River is back at The Mill on Etowah in Canton. Visitors to this rink love that it is covered and that it is near all the great shopping and dining at Etowah Mill.  READ MORE

The Rink at Park Tavern

Piedmont Park
December 1 , 2024 - February 17, 2025
Park Tavern brings back its ice skating rink with its stunning backdrop featuring Piedmont Park and the Midtown skyline. Skaters (and spectators) enjoy the heated garden tent, an awesome sound system, and of course a huge rink!  READ MORE

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Melanie Preis
Melanie Preis is a writer, editor, wife, and mom of three (including her beloved bernedoodle). Before joining Mommy Poppins, she worked at StyleBlueprint, Turner Broadcasting, and HowStuffWorks. She loves reading, anything Bravo, art fairs, and, of course, her bernedoodle.
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