Ice Skating in and Around Portland
Visit these public skating centers for winter cheer and year-round fun.
Zelos Marchandt
Zelos Marchandt is the artistic director of T & A Grand Theater and the Ten, Tiny, Talks artist in residency program. Read More
Portland lore tells of winters so frigid that the Willamette River froze several inches deep, transforming into a natural outdoor ice skating rink. Today’s Rose City winters are milder than yesteryear, but several manmade rinks keep the tradition of ice skating in Portland alive, complete with holiday festivities and winter charm.
Year-Round Indoor Ice Skating Rinks
Lloyd Center Ice Rink
Know Before You Go
Insider tip: Head to the rink on Friday and Saturday nights for “Rock ‘N Skate,” where a live DJ performs for the skaters from 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Since 1960, generations of Portlanders have learned to skate at Lloyd Center Ice Rink — including infamous Olympian Tonya Harding. And thanks to an extensive 2016 remodel, the newly upgraded rink is now better than ever. It’s open year-round but is merriest during the holidays when a giant Christmas tree stands proudly at center ice. Skate around it a few dozen times, then shop till you drop at the surrounding Lloyd Center Mall.
Winterhawks Skating Center
A quick 15-minute drive to the Portland suburb of Beaverton delivers skaters and hockey lovers to the Winterhawks Skating Center. The rink serves as the official practice and development facility of the Portland Winterhawks, an American major junior ice hockey team that plays their home games in Portland’s Moda Center and Memorial Coliseum. But you don’t need to be a pro skater to have fun here — public skate sessions are open to all, and children 5 and younger get in free!
Sherwood Ice Arena
Located 30 minutes southwest of Portland, the Sherwood Ice Arena offers daily public sessions and fun events. Take advantage of the weekly “date night special” every Friday evening.
Seasonal Outdoor Ice Rinks
Portland Winter Ice Rink
Celebrate the holidays or start off the new year with a visit to the Portland Winter Ice Rink, a family-friendly outdoor ice rink in the heart of the central city. Located at the west end of the Morrison Bridge in downtown Portland (499 Southwest Naito Parkway), the rink is open Dec. 16–Jan. 28.
Get $5 off your skate ticket when you spend more than $20 at a central city business — just show your receipt at the ticket counter to receive this special offer. After your skate session, stop by the adjoining Woodsy Winter Village for local vendors, food trucks, warm beverages and a cozy lounge. The rink is open daily 10 a.m.–10 p.m. in December. In January, it’s open Wednesday–Friday, 3–10 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Winter Family Fun
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