Weather permitting, here are Milwaukee area outdoor ice skating rinks

While January has seen unseasonably warm weather, there are many places to ice skate in the Milwaukee area when the weather gets colder.

When the temperature stays at or below freezing for a stretch, it'll be a good winter for those who love to visit outdoor ice skating rinks. When it does, outdoor rinks in Milwaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties are ready to welcome skaters.

Here's a list of ice skating rinks or pop-up ice rinks in the area.

Rink hours and whether they are open depend on the temperature. Many post this information on Facebook or on the municipality's website. Each rink has its own rules and safety protocols which should be followed.

If a rink is not listed, contact us so it can be included.

The Dan Jansen Family Fest Rink, Greenfield

The Dan Jansen Family Fest Rink in Greenfield offers free skate rentals and skate trainers on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited supply of skate sizes is available, so it's recommended that you bring your own if possible. There is a warming area with concessions available during the hours of operation. Its opening day was Jan. 3, but it is important to call the cancellation line because the rink is open dependent on the weather.

Location: Konkel Park, 5151 W. Layton Ave., Greenfield

Hours: 4 to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 4 to 9 p.m. Friday; and noon to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. It is closed from Jan. 22 to 25 for the Konkel Cup Tournament but spectators are welcome.

For more information and updates: Call the 24-hour cancellation line at 414-297-9008 or visit ci.greenfield.wi.us/862/Ice-Skating for more information.

Lisbon Park, Lisbon

The outdoor ice rink at Lisbon Community Park will be open once the weather gets colder, according to the Village's Facebook page.

The rink is lighted until 9 p.m. There are no ice skate rentals, so it is necessary to bring your skates. Check the village's Facebook page for any changes in the rink's status.

Location: Lisbon Community Park, N78 W26970 Bartlett Parkway, Lisbon

Humboldt Park Lagoon, Milwaukee

Humboldt Park Lagoon will be open for ice skating when the weather conditions allow. When the rink is open, the lights are on from 4 to 10 p.m.

Location: 3000 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee

Slice of Ice in Red Arrow Park, Milwaukee

Families skate around the ice rink at Red Arrow Park on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025 in Milwaukee.

At Slice of Ice in Red Arrow Park, you can skate outside while seeing the Milwaukee city views in the background. Biggby Coffee opened a cafe in November 2024 in the former Starbucks adjacent to the rink.

Skate rentals are available from toddler size 8 to women's size 11 and men's size 14. For rentals for ages 18 and older, the cost is $11. For ages 17 and younger, the cost is $9.

For ice skate sharpening, the cost is $7. There is also a skater helper that is used to provide balance for new skaters. These can be rented for only $1. A $5 refundable deposit or a photo I.D. is also required. Ice sleds for skaters with mobility impairments are free on a first-come, first-served basis.

Robert, 7, who was with parent James Ganley, skates around the ice rink at Red Arrow Park on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025 in Milwaukee.

The rink is open depending on weather.

Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Rentals begin at 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Location: 920 N. Water St., Milwaukee

WaterStone Bank Ice Rink, on the border of Milwaukee and Wauwatosa

WaterStone Bank ice rink at Center Street Park is one of the many outdoor ice rinks in the Milwaukee area.

The WaterStone Bank Ice Rink plans to reopen when the weather is colder.

Hours: Sunrise until 9 p.m.

Location: Center Street Park, 6420 W. Clarke St., Milwaukee

Lynden Sculpture Garden, River Hills

When conditions permit, Lynden Sculpture Garden in River Hills offers ice skating on its frozen pond on Saturday and Sunday.

Location: 2145 W. Brown Deer Road, River Hills

Sussex Civic Center Ice Rink, Sussex

This Civic Center Ice Rink in Sussex is open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week. As of Jan. 7, the rink is closed due to the warmer weather, according to the village's Facebook page.

At the rink, there are restrooms available from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There are no ice skate rentals, so you need to bring your own. There is also a designated area to remove and put on skates before entering the rink.

Location: N64 W23760 Main St. in front of the Sussex Civic Center in Sussex

Hours: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week. Restrooms are available from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Regner Park, West Bend

When cold temperatures are sustained for a period of time, the rink at Regner Park will be open. Updates will be posted on Facebook and on the rink's website. There is also a warming house (the beach house lobby) and light concessions sold (water, soda, Gatorade, coffee and hot chocolate and light snacks).

Location: 800 N. Main St., West Bend

Hours: The warming house will be open 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and noon to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Skating outdoor lights will be on from 5 to 9 p.m.

Lowell Park, Waukesha

The City of Waukesha operates the ice skating rink at Lowell Park. It has not been open so far because of the weather, city officials confirmed. The rink should open this season depending on the weather.

When it does, the rink is open all day, skating is free and there are no skate rentals available.

Location: Lowell Park is at 2201 Michigan Ave. in Waukesha

Buchner Park, Waukesha

Buchner Park outdoor ice skating rink is ready to open when the weather is colder, according to city officials.

Location: 231 Oakland Ave., Waukesha

Cahill Square Park, Whitefish Bay

The park officials at Cahill Square Park flood part of a parking lot to create an ice rink. That is the tentative plan this winter, but the weather needs to be consistently cold enough, according to village officials. If the rink is open, people can ice skate during the day.

Where: 1001 E. Fairmont Ave., Whitefish Bay

For more information: Call 414-962-6690 to see if the rink is open or visit www.wfbvillage.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Cahill-Square for more information.

Cathy Kozlowicz can be reached at 262-361-9132 or [email protected]. Follow her on X at @kozlowicz_cathy