Oakland County and Metro Detroit Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks 

There are plenty of places to go for ice skating in Oakland County and Metro Detroit, Michigan. Here is a list of some outdoor skating rinks in the area. I'll also try to list info on which local rinks offer ice skate rentals.

Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in Oakland County, Michigan and the Metro Detroit area

Auburn Hills, Michigan Outdoor Ice Skating Rink
Downtown Skating Rink
located near the intersection of Auburn Road and Squirrel
Auburn Hills, Michigan
Skaters are invited to enjoy the rink from 8 am through 10 pm daily, pending weather and ice conditions. Located at Auburn and Squirrel Road next to the Log Cabin, the ice skating rink is FREE and is available on a first-come first-served basis. The Auburn Hills Ice-Skating Rink opens seasonally when conditions are right for ice-skating. Traditionally, ice-skating in downtown Auburn Hills opens after New Year's if ice conditions are right. They hope to have the rink set up soon for 2012. Call 248.370.9353 for details. This rink does not offer ice-skate rentals.
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Birmingham, Michigan Outdoor Ice Skating Rink
Outdoor ice-skating at Birmingham's Barnum Park
The Ice skating at Barnum Park is located at the corner of Purdy and Frank streets in Birmingham, MI. The ice rink at Barnum is non-refrigerated and only open when weather permits. Barnum Park ice-skating is open during daylight hours only. Ice hockey games are permitted from 8a-10a and from 2p-4p. Contact 248-530-1700 or 248-530-1700 for ice-skating conditions. The use of the ice skating rink at Barnum Park is free and "at your own risk".

Clarkston, Michigan Outdoor Ice Skating Rink
Independence Oaks County Park Ice Skating
9501 Sashabaw Road
Clarkston
248-625-0877
Oakland County Parks
As Crooked Lake freezes over, park staff keeps it smooth for blades. Hit the warming house for some hot chocolate. Then, swing by the cross-country ski rental for an added adventure - or, for the more timid, walk out on the lake's docks and take in the view. Bring your own skates, as there are no rentals. Hours: weather-dependent; 8 a.m.-one-half-hour before sunset daily.

Detroit, Michigan Outdoor Ice Skating
Campus Martius Park Ice Skating
Campus Martius Park
800 Woodward Ave
Detroit, Michigan
(313) 963-9393
The professionally kept ice-skating rink at Campus Martius is not only gorgeous, it's one of the few outdoor rinks in the area that offers skate rentals. Click here for details, hours and rates.

Milford, Michigan Outdoor Ice Skating
Kensington Metropark
2240 W. Buno Road
Milford, Michigan
248-685-1561
Ice skating – offered at the ice rink located on Kent Lake at the boat rental area, which is lighted evenings. Weather and ice conditions permitting, the ice rink is open weekdays, 11 am to 9 pm. Park hours – 6 am to 10 pm. For ice and snow conditions, contact Kensington Metropark at 1-800-477-3178. Kensington Metropark does not offer ice skate rentals.

Rochester, Michigan Outdoor Ice Skating Rink
Municipal Park Ice Skating
400 Sixth St.
Rochester, Michigan 48307
248-651-9061
The downtown Rochester ice skating pond at Municipal Park is located at the end of Ludlow street in Downtown Rochester, Michigan. The pond is open for ice skating during the winter as long as the ice conditions are suitable. Park entry is free. Municipal Park does not offer ice skate rentals.
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Rochester, Michigan Outdoor Ice Skating Rink
Bear Creek Nature Park
740 West Snell
Rochester, Michigan 48306
Bear Creek Nature Park features an ice skating pond deep inside the park. I highly recommend the trail map to find it as the path system can be confusing for first-time visitors. The pond is also quite a walk from the parking lot so it may not be ideal to use as an ice-skating location. Park entry is free and Bear Creek does not provide ice skate rentals. Click here for a full review and photo gallery of Bear Creek Nature Park.

Rochester Hills, Michigan Outdoor Ice Skating
Spencer Park
3701 John R Road
Rochester Hills, Michigan
Phone: 248-656-4657
Hours:  10 am - dusk
Spencer Park in Rochester Hills offers ice skating on their lake. There are two separate areas designated for hockey or ice skating. Admission fee to Spencer Park is required to gain entry and the park won't open in the winter until ice-conditions are suitable for ice skating. Spencer Park also offers a heated shelter with indoor restrooms. Spencer park entry fee is $10 for non-residents and $5 for residents of Rochester Hills.

Shelby Township, Michigan Outdoor Ice Skating
Stony Creek Metropark
4300 Main Park Road
Shelby Township, Michigan
586-781-4242
Stony Creek Metropark offers a large ice skating area at the boat launch section of the park (near Eastwood Beach). Park hours are from 7a-8p daily. Ice skating rink opens when conditions permit. Stony Creek Metropark does not offer ice skate rentals. Park entry fees are required for ice skating. The daily fee is $5.

Warren, Michigan Outdoor Ice Skating
Warren City Square Ice Rink
Van Dyke just north of 12 Mile Road
Warren, Michigan
586-574-4518
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 3-9p; Friday 3-10p, Saturday 11a-10p, Sunday 11a-8p.
The city of Warren offers ice skating at the beautiful City Square Ice Rink. Heated area, concessions and restrooms are onsite. Ice Skate rental is available! Fees: Skating is $3, Skate rental is $3. The Warren Skating Rink has Boys Skate Free Days and Girls Skate Free Days! Boys ice-skate for free: January 9th, February 6th, February 27th and March 5th of 2012. Girls Skate Free: January 23rd, January 30th, February 13th and March 5th of 2012.

Wixom, Michigan Outdoor Skating Rink
Wixom Civic Center Ice Rink
49045 Pontiac Trail
Wixom, Michigan 48393
Ice skaters are welcome to use the Wixom Civic Center fountain area for ice skating when it freezes for the winter. The rink is only open when ice conditions allow for skating. I'm told you may want to bring a shovel to clear the ice. Ice skating is free. Bring your own skates.

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