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Ice skating in Rochester

2 rinks for public skating, including seasonal holiday rinks.

Good to know: Public-skate sessions sell out on holiday weekends; check times and book ahead where the rink offers it.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park Ice Rink

seasonal rink

Reopens Nov. 27, 2026 (weather permitting); outdoor rink

353 Court Street, Rochester

Seasonal

Genesee Valley Park Sports Complex Ice Rink

seasonal rink

Indoor; open skate sessions daily in season (see schedule)

131 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester

Seasonal

Each listing was checked on an official or first-party page in November 2026. Dates and hours change; confirm before you go.

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Questions

Where can I go ice skating in Rochester?

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park Ice Rink (seasonal rink), Genesee Valley Park Sports Complex Ice Rink (seasonal rink).

Do I need my own skates?

Most rinks rent skates; public-skate times, prices and holiday hours are on each rink’s page.

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