Winter Sports

Top off the winter family fun with a spin on the ice at one of these indoor or outdoor ice skating rinks. 

Kansas City's Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks:

The season for the outdoor rinks is typically November through February or March. Please call for hours for each location.

Our Top Picks:

Crown Center Ice Terrace 

2425 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO, 816.274.8411. The Ice Terrace opens for the 2023 season on Nov. 3 with FREE skating from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m. The rink overlooks the mayor’s Christmas tree during the holiday season. Enjoy public skating daily. For more details on the Ice Terrace schedule and policies, visit CrownCenter.com/IceTerrace. 

The Rink at Zona Rosa 

8731 N Stoddard Ave, Kansas City, MO. 816.208.3690 Enjoy shopping from local and national retailers, dining at an eclectic mix of restaurant options, and ice-skating under the lights at Zona Rosa. For hours and information visit: https://www.zonarosa.com/events/events/the-rink-at-zona-rosa/

Chicken N Pickle: Overland Park 

5901 W. 135th St., OPKS. 913.703.5950 Offering the most affordable daytime skate rates in town, Chicken N Pickle offers fun on their Ice Pond all season long. Check their calendar for family skates, character skates, and holiday skate parties. Chicken N Pickle is the place to gather on game day. "Sunday Funday" is where parents can watch the game, kids can play in the game yard, and families can come for brunch & bingo. For adults - Holiday Hideaway holiday pop-up! Make a reservation to experience craft holiday cocktails, small bites, and a great place to gather pre-holiday. chickennpickle.com/overland-park/ice-pond/

Additional Outdoor Rinks & Ice Skating Trails:

• Enchant Christmas Nov. 24 - Dec. 31. Enchant is an immersive experience weaving magic into every corner, perfect for joyful seasonal celebrations. Adventure through The Mischievous Elf, is a captivating, larger-than-life light maze that is the cornerstone of the Enchant experience. And, glide through a dazzling forest of Christmas lights on the Ice Skating Trail. 
• Summit Ice 120 NE Chipman Rd., Lee’s Summit MO, 816.249.2600. Enjoy skating, pond hockey, curling, broomball, and ice skating lessons at this facility.
• The Ice at Park Place 11549 Ash Street, Leawood, KS. 913.663.207
• The Rink at T.B. Hanna Station 214 S Washington St., Raymore, MO. Skate rentals are $5 per person or purchase a season pass for $25 per person. Learn more, including how to rent the space for a private event, at www.raymore.com/skate.

Kansas City's Indoor Ice Skating Rinks Open Year-round:

• Independence Community Ice Rink 19100 E. Valley View Pkwy., Independence, MO, 816.795.7577
• Kansas City Ice Center and Pavilion 19900 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS, 913.441.3033
• Line Creek Community Center Ice Rink 5940 NW Waukomis Dr., Kansas City, MO, 816.513.0760

More Winter Sports: 

Head to Weston, MO, for skiing and snowboarding at Snow Creek Ski Resort (816.640.2200). In early winter, the facility offers snow skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing and lessons for beginners. The most daring experience at Snow Creek is tubing at Tornado Alley. Slide down a 700-foot-long slope and then jump onto a special conveyor carpet "twister" for a ride back up!

If you’re more into spectator sports, catch an ice hockey game in Independence as you cheer for the Kansas City Mavericks (19100 E. Valley View Pkwy., Independence, MO, 816.252.7825).

• Crown Center Ice Terrace

  Enjoy ice skating at Kansas City's original outdoor rink, open annually November-March.

• Enchant Christmas: Nov. 24 - Dec. 31

  Bring families and friends to Enchant Christmas to experience the world's largest Christmas light maze, 100' Christmas tree, ice-skating, food, gift and beverage vendors and of course Santa and his elves!

  All-New Light Maze

  A mischievous little elf named Eddie and his pal Sparky the reindeer have misplaced eight toys meant for children on Santa’s list! Help find the missing toys before Santa’s big night!

  Enchant is an immersive experience weaving magic into its every corner, perfect for joyful seasonal celebrations. Adventure through The Mischievous Elf, a captivating, larger-than-life light maze that is the cornerstone to the Enchant experience.

  The Village

  Wander our Village of tiny storefronts featuring artisan vendors, specialty crafters, and boutiques - perfect for holiday gift gathering.

  As you shop, satisfy your festive cravings and indulge in a tasty seasonal treat or delightful beverage.

  Ice Skating Trail

  Glide through a dazzling forest of Christmas lights.

  Lace up your skates and hit the trail on real ice! We’ll provide the skates, you’ll create the memories.

  Santa’s Landing

  Visit with Santa in the Enchant Village to find out if you’re on the naughty or nice list!

  Making your way to Santa’s Landing is a must at Enchant. Stop by to let the big guy know what you want this year and get your annual snapshot. Professional photography available.

  Little One's Play Place

  Parents of young ones - escape and unwind in the Little One's Play Place at Enchant.

  Amidst Enchant’s festive wonder, families will find activities away from the hustle and bustle here. Access is included with any admission ticket and children 0-7 will find all kinds of fun to explore.

• The Rink at Zona Rosa

  The Northland’s newest ice rink is at Zona Rosa this winter season. The Rink at Zona Rosa is open daily through February 2021 for public ice skating, curling, pond hockey, special events and more.

• Independence Community Ice

  The Independence Community Ice Rink is a year-round ice facility dedicated to ice sports and recreation.

• Chicken N Pickle: Overland Park

  An indoor/outdoor entertainment complex including a casual, chef-driven restaurant and sports bar that boasts pickleball courts, a variety of yard games and enough space to kick back and relax with your favorite peeps.

• KC Ice Center

  Indoor ice skating rink offers year-round fun.

• Summit Ice

  A new outdoor ice rink for skating, hockey, curling, and broom ball.

• Line Creek Community Center Ice Rink

  Line Creek Community Center and Ice Arena is a 34,000 square-foot family recreation center located in Frank Vaydik Park.

• T.B. Hanna Station

  T.B. Hanna Station includes a new playground and splash pad that is inclusive for children of all abilities.

• Snow Creek Ski Area

  KC’s only ski course, Snow Creek features man-made snow and snowboarding and skiing lessons.

• The Ice at Park Place

  Enjoy outdoor ice skating November-January.