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Lace Up Your Skates At These Four Outdoor Ice Rinks In Northeast Ohio

Bundle up and head to Crocker Park, Public Square, Wade Oval and Cuyahoga Falls. 

by James Bigley II | Dec. 6, 2019 | 1:00 PM

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Public Square
Made more brilliant by leftover Winterfest decorations, this downtown Cleveland ice rink provides a wonderland for Instagram selfies. This year, Cleveland aims to rope in holiday-themed performances throughout the season. $7 admission, $3 rental. Nov. 30-Feb. 29, 1 Public Square, Cleveland, clevelandpublicsquare.com

Crocker Park

Nestled in a 42-by-88-foot oval in front of Regal Cinemas, this rink features more than 800 overhead festoon lightbulbs. Keep an eye out for appearances by the Cleveland Monsters dance team on various days throughout the season. $7 admission, $3 rental. Nov. 23-Feb. 29, 177 Market St., Westlake, crockerpark.com  

Cuyahoga Falls
This rink near the Cuyahoga Falls downtown amphitheater just steps from the Cuyahoga River is heading into its second full season. Rock around the brand new rink with a live DJ Dec. 13.  Free admission, $4 rental. Nov. 30-Feb. 17, 2085 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, cityofcf.com

Wade Oval
Whether you show up for live music and photos with Santa Dec. 8, or you take a spin on pink-colored ice Feb. 14-17, there’s more than one colorful way to enjoy the rink at Wade Oval. Plus, free skate lessons are available every Saturday from noon-1 p.m. $3 admission, $2 rental. Dec. 6-Feb. 17, 10820 East Blvd., Cleveland, universitycircle.org

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