Colorado runs on year-round ice. Between Colorado Springs and the south and west suburbs of Denver, you can find premier training sheets, busy community rinks, and rec-center surfaces that open their doors for public skating, lessons, and hockey. The rinks below are all indoor and operate all year, so they hold up whether you are lacing up for the first time or chasing a personal best. Public session schedules shift by season and by week, so use this guide to plan your trip, then check each rink's page for current hours, sessions, and admission before you go.
Colorado Springs
World Arena Ice Hall
The Broadmoor World Arena's ice hall sits in a city that has been a hub for US figure skating for generations. This is a premier training facility with two sheets, one sized to NHL specs and one to Olympic dimensions, both indoor and open year-round. The mix of surfaces makes it a strong stop for figure skaters and hockey players who want room to work. Check the rink's page for public session times and program details before you drive over.
South Denver Metro
Family Sports Center
Family Sports Center in Centennial puts two indoor ice sheets inside a larger multi-sport complex run by South Suburban Parks and Recreation. The facility carries a Colorado Avalanche practice affiliation, so the ice gets serious use, and the surrounding complex gives families plenty to do beyond the rink. With two sheets running year-round, there is usually a public or learn-to-skate window to find. See the rink's page for the current schedule.
The Ice Ranch
The Ice Ranch is a private nonprofit community rink in Littleton with two indoor sheets and a hockey-forward culture. It runs year-round and leans into the local hockey community, which gives it a warm, club-like feel. Skaters of all levels still find time on the ice here, so it is worth a look if you want a community rink rather than a big complex. Confirm public sessions and programs on the rink's page.
Lone Tree Recreation Center
Lone Tree Recreation Center offers a single indoor sheet operated by South Suburban Parks and Recreation. As a rec-center rink, it pairs ice time with the other amenities a community center provides, which makes it an easy family outing. The single sheet runs year-round, so plan around its public schedule. Check the rink's page for current hours and sessions.
Southwest Denver Metro
Edge Ice Arena
Edge Ice Arena in Littleton runs two indoor sheets year-round under the Foothills Park and Recreation District. Two sheets mean more flexibility across public skating, lessons, and hockey, so there is often a session that fits your day. It pairs naturally with its sister rink, Foothills Ice Arena, if you are building a longer skating itinerary. Look at the rink's page for the latest schedule.
Foothills Ice Arena
Foothills Ice Arena, in Lakewood, is the sister rink to Edge and also runs under the Foothills Park and Recreation District. It carries two indoor sheets open year-round, giving figure skaters and hockey players steady access to ice. Between this rink and Edge, the district covers a lot of the southwest metro's skating needs. Visit the rink's page to confirm public sessions before you go.
Northwest Denver Metro
Apex Center Ice Arena
Apex Center Ice Arena sits in Arvada inside the larger Apex Center, run by the Apex Park and Recreation District. Two indoor sheets operate year-round, and the surrounding recreation center gives the whole family options around your skate. It is a solid choice for the northwest side of the metro. Check the rink's page for current hours and program details.
Tips
- Public session times change with the season and even week to week, so confirm the current schedule on each rink's page before you head out.
- Multi-sheet rinks (two or three surfaces) tend to offer more public and learn-to-skate windows, which helps if your schedule is tight.
- Bring or rent skates that fit well, and dress in layers you can shed once you warm up on the ice.
- New skaters do best at quieter public sessions, while stronger skaters may prefer rinks with figure or freestyle blocks. The rink's page will list what is on offer.
- These are all indoor, year-round rinks, so you can plan a visit in any season.
Ready to map out a longer trip or find a rink closer to home? Browse the full directory of Colorado rinks on the Colorado state hub for locations, sheets, and links to every rink's page.