DETROIT – The Rink at Campus Martius Park presented by Visit Detroit was named the best ice skating rink in the country.
The Downtown Detroit ice skating rink earned the No. 1 spot in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice 2024. The ice skating rinks that made the list were nominated by a panel of travel experts and then readers voted for the best.
The runner up ice skating rink was Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon in Chicago, Illinois. The full list can be viewed here.
The Rink at Campus Martius Park is open daily, including on holidays, through March 2, 2025. It welcomes nearly 100,000 skaters each year.
“The Rink at Campus Martius Park presented by Visit Detroit offers a truly unparalleled ice-skating experience, and being named the No. 1 ice skating rink in the country is a testament to its charm,” said David Cowan, chief public spaces officer for the Downtown Detroit Partnership. “From enchanting holiday decorations, including a towering Christmas tree, picturesque views of the city skyline and the new CHALET 313 designed by Gardner White that overlooks The Rink, there is an undeniably special vibrant ambiance. The Rink captures the magic of Downtown Detroit during the winter season. We’re proud to provide a destination that brings people together and showcases the best of our city.”
More information about The Rink at Campus Martius Park can be found online at downtowndetroit.org.
The Rink at Campus Martius Park 2024/2025 hours
The Rink at Campus Martius is open seven days a week and on holidays.
Nov. 23 - Jan. 5
- Sunday - Thursday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.
Holiday hours
- Christmas Day: 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- New Year’s Day: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Jan. 6 - March 2:
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- Tuesday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
- Sunday: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
The Rink at Campus Martius Park 2024/2025 pricing
Skate rental costs $6.
- Adult admission: $12
- Child admission (12 and under): $9
- Active military: $8
- First responder: $8
- Seniors (59+): $9