Ice rink guide
CSU Ice Arena

Plan your visit
The essentials before you leave
- Public-skate price
- From $6
- How to book
- Check official calendar
- Rentals
- Available
- Schedule pattern
- Sessions can change
Confirm the current total before paying.
Open the official listing for session requirements.
Check availability and cost.
Confirm the selected date before you make the drive.
Choose your ice
Public skate and practice ice
Public skate is for casual skating and beginner practice. Freestyle is structured practice ice for figure skaters working on elements.
Public skate
Public-skate times change. Open the official schedule and confirm the session before visiting CSU Ice Arena.
Freestyle and practice ice
CSU Ice Arena is a campus facility in the heart of Cleveland open to the public for skating and hosting the CSU Vikings hockey program.
View freestyle scheduleAbout
CSU Ice Arena is downtown Cleveland's premier urban ice skating facility, located at 2000 Prospect Avenue East in Cleveland's university district. This single-sheet facility is operated by Cleveland State University and serves as Cleveland State's athletic venue while also providing public skating opportunities for the broader downtown Cleveland and greater Cleveland community. CSU Ice Arena accommodates figure skating, recreational skating, and competitive ice hockey, serving university students, faculty, families, and skating enthusiasts throughout the Cleveland region. The facility's downtown location makes it uniquely accessible to urban Cleveland residents and workers, providing rare year-round ice access in Cleveland's core. CSU Ice Arena has established itself as a cultural institution supporting ice sports in downtown Cleveland and serving as the primary skating resource for the Cleveland State community.
CSU Ice Arena serves Cleveland State University students, faculty, and staff seeking recreational activities and athletic training, downtown Cleveland families with children learning to skate, competitive figure skaters pursuing training opportunities, recreational hockey players enjoying league play, and the broader Cleveland community supporting winter sports culture. The university affiliation creates a college-town skating culture combining serious athletic training with casual recreational use. Cleveland State students and employees enjoy potentially reduced rates and convenient campus access. Public skating accommodates families, recreational skaters, and visitors seeking casual ice time in downtown Cleveland. Figure skating and hockey programming serve both competitive athletes and recreational participants. The downtown location makes CSU Ice Arena an essential urban skating resource for northeastern Ohio.
What distinguishes CSU Ice Arena is its unique downtown Cleveland location, Cleveland State University integration, and role as the primary public skating resource for central Cleveland. The Prospect Avenue location near the university campus makes it convenient for students, faculty, and downtown residents. The facility contributes to Cleveland's urban winter sports culture and provides essential recreational infrastructure for a region with limited indoor skating alternatives. Public skating opportunities serve the broader Cleveland community beyond the university. Contact CSU Ice Arena directly for public skating schedules, learn-to-skate program registration, hockey league details, and figure skating coaching opportunities.
What to know before you go
- • Downtown Cleveland location: convenient access for urban residents and Cleveland State University community
- • Year-round operation provides consistent ice skating access for Cleveland residents and university community
- • Public skating sessions available; contact the facility for current schedules and times
- • Cleveland State students may have reduced rates or special access; inquire about university-affiliated pricing
- • Learn-to-skate programs available for children and beginners with professional instruction
- • Youth and adult hockey leagues serve the Cleveland region with competitive programming options
- • Parking available: check with CSU or use nearby university parking resources for venue access
Offerings
Freestyle Sessions
This facility offers dedicated freestyle ice time for figure skaters. Call 216-687-5143 or visit csuohio.edu for current public skating and freestyle schedule.
Who it's for
- • Figure skaters working on jumps, spins, and footwork
- • Competitive and recreational skaters wanting dedicated practice ice
- • Pre-preliminary through senior-level USFS members
Etiquette & Tips
- • Yield to skaters attempting jumps or spins
- • Announce yourself before entering another skater's pattern
- • Coaches must check in at the front desk
- • No hockey stops on freestyle ice
Rentals
- Note: Skate rentals available during public sessions. CSU student discounts apply.
Sharpening
Frequently Asked Questions
Facility Details
- TypeIndoor
- Seasonyear-round
- Sheets1
Last verified: 5/23/2026