Creating a Magical Holiday..... Where to Ice Skate in Denver

This scene from the 2001 flick Serendipity always makes us want to lace up our skates and head to an outdoor rink.  Luckily the Denver metro area has six seasonal outdoor rinks to choose from.  Channel your inner John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale and hit the ice.

Central Denver

Southwest Rink at Skyline Park.  Located in the heart of downtown at 16th and Arapahoe, skaters can enjoy entertainment, family fun days and even free skating lessons.  Skates are available for rent for $2 or if you have skates SKATE FOR FREE.  Through Feb. 16.  More information at www.southwestrink.com.

Southeast/ Aurora

The Pond at Southlands.  After getting some last minute shopping done this weekend, head over The Pond and skate. They are even open on Christmas day. Admission is $8 and skates are available for rent $2.50. 6155 S. Main Street Aurora.  For more information and for special events, go to the Events page on Southlands website.

The Cube at the Streets of Southglenn.  Enjoy an afternoon skate under twinkling lights at the Shops at Southglenn until Feb 17. Starting Monday, the Cube is offer extended hours to curb some winter break boredom.  The Streets of Southglenn, University Blvd and Arapahoe Road. Call (303) 539-7141 for more details. For more information, go to the Streets of Southglenn website. 

Lakewood

The Rink at Belmar.  If you don't have your own skates, this is the place to go.  Skate rental is included in admission.  Adults $9.50, Children 2-12 $7.50, Military ID or skating without rental $5, Children under 2 or Seniors over 65 FREE. Hours vary by day.  Check out their website for more information.

Boulder/Louisville

Winterskate at Twenty Ninth Street.  Winterskate offers both group rates and punch cards for avid skaters.  Children three and under skate free, Children 4-12 $4, Adults $5, College students (w/ valid ID) and Seniors (65+) $3. Skate rental is $3/each.  The rink is open all major holidays including Christmas Day.  Central Plaza, Twenty Ninth Street Mall.  For more information, go to bceproductions.com

Winterskate in Historic Downtown Louisville.  Skate on an old-fashioned 6,500 square foot outdoor rink.  Same rates as Winterskate at Twenty Ninth Street.  824 Front Street. Louisville for more information go to bceproductions.com



Bibliography

Lace Up Your Skates. (2013, December ). Colorado Parent, p. 28 .

Serendipity Movie Clip . (2001). Retrieved from You tube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJvgjH9Tvpo