Explore Northeast Ohio ice rinks, including rink histories, ownership, youth hockey clubs, high school teams, figure skating programs and facilities.
Ice rinks are essential gathering places for the Northeast Ohio hockey and skating communities. They are where young players first learn to balance on skates, youth clubs build their programs, high school teams establish traditions and figure skaters spend years developing their craft.
The region’s rink network includes city recreation facilities, privately operated arenas, a university rink, a school-owned ice center and community-supported nonprofit facilities. Some have one sheet of ice and a distinctly local atmosphere. Others contain multiple regulation rinks, studio ice, training areas and enough activity to serve several organizations at the same time.
This guide profiles the ice rinks currently included in the ClevelandYouthHockey.com rink directory. Together, they serve communities from Fremont and Lorain County through Greater Cleveland, Geauga and Lake counties, Kent, Wooster, North Canton and the Mahoning Valley. The directory currently contains 20 ice rinks, in addition to a separate hockey training facility.
Ownership, operators, programs and team relationships can change from one season to the next. The information below reflects publicly available information as of August 2026.
Alice Noble Ice Arena — Wooster
Alice Noble Ice Arena is a community-centered, single-sheet arena at 851 Oldman Road in Wooster. The NHL-size rink includes seating for approximately 900 spectators, locker rooms, concessions, meeting areas and space for hockey, figure skating and public programs.
History, ownership and management: The arena was built in 2001 as a gift to the community from the Donald and Alice Noble Foundation. The Nobles’ connection to skating was personal—their first date reportedly took place at an ice rink. In 2024, the arena transitioned to nonprofit governance with a board overseeing its future operations and development.
Hockey programs: Alice Noble is the home of Wooster Youth Hockey, which includes youth teams and high school-age programming. The rink has also hosted junior hockey during different periods of its history.
Figure skating: The Wooster Figure Skating Club has long been associated with the arena. Alice Noble also offers Learn to Skate, Aspire and recreational skating programs for beginners through developing figure skaters.
Barons Bus Arena — Parma
Barons Bus Arena is a hockey-focused, privately managed facility at 5310 Hauserman Road in Parma. It contains one sheet of ice along with classrooms, strength-training space, volleyball courts and physical-therapy services.
History, ownership and management: Public-facing operations are closely connected to Cleveland Athletic Academy and the Cleveland Barons organization. The arena has developed into a specialized environment where hockey training, academic support, video work and physical development can be combined in one location.
The Barons name also carries a much older place in Cleveland hockey history. Professional teams using the Cleveland Barons name played in the city during several different eras, although the present youth organization and rink are separate from those former professional franchises.
Hockey programs: The arena is the primary home of the Cleveland Barons AAA youth hockey program and Cleveland Athletic Academy. It is oriented more toward elite hockey development than broad municipal recreation programming.
Figure skating: A resident figure skating club or substantial public figure skating program is not prominently advertised. The arena’s primary identity is hockey training and player development.
Brunswick Auto Mart Arena — Strongsville
Brunswick Auto Mart Arena, often called BAM Arena, is one of the region’s busiest privately operated ice facilities. Located at 15381 Royalton Road in Strongsville, it includes two NHL-size rinks and a smaller studio rink used for lessons, parties and focused skill development.
History, ownership and management: The facility was previously known as OBM Arena before adopting its current sponsorship name. It is operated by a dedicated arena management team rather than a municipal recreation department. BAM has also served as a practice facility for the Cleveland Monsters.
Hockey programs: Strongsville Youth Hockey is based at BAM Arena. The current CYH high school directory lists Padua Franciscan, Strongsville and Walsh Jesuit among the programs using the arena as home ice. The building also supports adult hockey, tournaments, camps and independent training.
Figure skating: BAM offers Learn to Skate programming based on U.S. Figure Skating standards. Its NEO Skating Academy provides a pathway from beginner instruction into more advanced figure skating training.
C.E. Orr Ice Arena — Euclid
C.E. Orr Ice Arena is a traditional city rink located at 22550 Milton Drive in Euclid. It serves local families through youth hockey, skating instruction, public sessions, stick-and-puck opportunities and seasonal community events.
History, ownership and management: The arena is owned by the City of Euclid and operated through the Euclid Recreation Department. City materials identify the recreation program administrator as the person responsible for rink operations and programming.
Hockey programs: The Lake Erie Panthers organization, historically associated with the Euclid Panthers name, uses C.E. Orr as its home rink. The organization provides youth hockey opportunities across several age groups.
No current high school program in the CYH directory lists C.E. Orr as its primary home rink, although the arena continues to host games, tournaments and rentals.
Figure skating: Euclid Recreation offers skating lessons, public sessions and seasonal Learn to Skate activities. The rink has also hosted skating exhibitions and community showcases.
Center Ice Sports Complex — North Canton
Center Ice Sports Complex is a privately owned, year-round arena at 8319 Port Jackson Avenue NW in North Canton. The single NHL-size rink has seating for approximately 500 spectators and includes locker rooms, meeting space, a pro shop and public skating amenities.
History, ownership and management: Center Ice opened in 1999 under local ownership. By the early 2000s, the arena had become an established recreational destination for hockey and figure skating in Stark County. It remains locally operated.
Hockey programs: Center Ice is the home of the Canton-Akron Jets. The organization offers youth hockey from introductory levels through older competitive teams and high school-age programming.
The arena also accommodates adult leagues, camps, school teams and other Stark County ice users.
Figure skating: Center Ice provides year-round figure skating instruction, freestyle sessions and seasonal development programs. Skaters can progress from Learn to Skate into more advanced individual training and competition preparation.
Cleveland Heights Community Center North Rink — Cleveland Heights
The North Rink at the Cleveland Heights Community Center is an Olympic-size sheet serving hockey players, figure skaters, speedskaters and recreational users. It is located at 1 Monticello Boulevard.
Ownership and management: The rink is owned by the City of Cleveland Heights and operated through Cleveland Heights Parks and Recreation. Its location inside the larger community center connects the rink with fitness, aquatics and other city recreation services.
Hockey programs: Eastside Tigers Youth Hockey is based at the North Rink. Benedictine and Cleveland Heights are the high school programs currently listed by CYH with the facility as home ice.
Figure skating and speedskating: The Pavilion Skating Club makes its home at the rink and provides freestyle, dance, testing and development opportunities. The club works alongside the city’s Learn to Skate program. The Cleveland Heights Speedskating Club also uses the facility, giving the North Rink one of the region’s more varied skating communities.
Dan Kostel Recreation Center Ice Rink — Garfield Heights
The Dan Kostel Recreation Center Ice Rink is located at 5411 Turney Road in Garfield Heights. The seasonal arena supports hockey, figure skating, lessons, public skating and private rentals.
History, ownership and management: The rink has served the local skating community since 1966. It is owned by the City of Garfield Heights and operated through the city’s Parks and Recreation Department.
Hockey programs: Garfield Heights Hockey is the rink’s local youth organization. The facility has also developed a relationship with Tri-County Hockey and the Kent Cyclones as a secondary rink. Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy has used Dan Kostel for home games since 2020.
Figure skating: Garfield Heights recreation programming includes instruction for recreational and developing figure skaters. Public materials for the facility promote both hockey and figure skating rather than limiting the rink to one ice sport.
Deep Freeze Ice Arena — Boardman
Deep Freeze Ice Arena is a privately operated facility at 360 McClurg Road in Boardman. Its Olympic-size ice surface has served the Youngstown and Mahoning Valley hockey communities under multiple names.
History, ownership and management: The arena was previously known as the Ice Zone. It was later purchased and reintroduced as Deep Freeze Ice Arena under new private ownership. The building has hosted junior, youth, college, high school and recreational hockey during different eras.
Hockey programs: Phantom Fireworks Youth Hockey is based at Deep Freeze. Canfield High School is the current high school program listed by CYH with the arena as its home rink. The facility has also been connected to Youngstown Phantoms and Youngstown State hockey activities.
Figure skating: Skating instruction and recreational ice programming have been offered at the facility. Families should consult the arena’s current schedule for active lesson sessions, freestyle ice and public skating opportunities.
Fred W. Recktenwald Ice Arena — Fremont
The Fred W. Recktenwald Ice Arena is part of the Fremont Community Recreation Complex at 600 St. Joseph Street. Unlike the fully enclosed arenas common around Cleveland, Fremont’s regulation rink is partially enclosed beneath a covered structure. It includes seating for approximately 225 people, locker rooms, a lobby and concessions.
History, ownership and management: The larger Fremont Community Recreation Complex has been operated by the City of Fremont Recreation Department since 2000. The city manages the rink as part of a broader recreation campus.
Hockey programs: Fremont Youth Hockey calls the rink home and operates teams from younger age groups through high school-age hockey.
Figure skating and public skating: Recreational skating is a significant part of the arena’s seasonal schedule. Open-skate sessions, skate rentals and community events are offered during the ice season. A large independent figure skating club is not prominently listed, so programming is centered more heavily on recreation and hockey.
Gilmour Academy Ice Arena / Floyd E. Stefanski Ice Center — Gates Mills
The Floyd E. Stefanski Ice Center is located on the Gilmour Academy campus at 2045 SOM Center Road. It contains two NHL-size rinks and supports school athletics, youth hockey, figure skating, public programs and outside organizations.
History, ownership and management: The facility is owned and managed by Gilmour Academy. It is notable as an ice center owned by a high school, a rare arrangement in Ohio. The Stefanski family was instrumental in developing and supporting the arena, and the building was named in recognition of Floyd E. Stefanski.
Hockey programs: Gilmour Youth Hockey and Gilmour Academy’s school teams are the central tenants. The current CYH directory also lists Mayfield and Nordonia as high school programs using Gilmour as home ice.
Figure skating: Gilmour operates a figure skating club and supports a varsity figure skating team, synchronized skating, Learn to Skate and contracted practice ice.
Hamilton Ice Arena — Rocky River
Hamilton Ice Arena is a city-owned facility at 21018 Hilliard Boulevard in Rocky River. During the skating season, it contains one sheet of ice with seating for nearly 800 spectators, multiple team locker rooms, a dedicated female locker room and coaches’ and officials’ space. The ice is removed during warmer months so the building can support camps and other sports.
Ownership and management: Hamilton is operated by the City of Rocky River Recreation Department. Rocky River Youth Hockey is also administered through the city recreation system rather than functioning entirely as a separate independent club.
Hockey programs: Rocky River Youth Hockey, founded in 1971, is the rink’s primary youth organization. Rocky River and Avon Lake are the high school programs currently listed with Hamilton as their home arena.
Figure skating: The city offers Learn to Skate and general skating instruction. Hamilton has also played a role in the development of synchronized skating in Greater Cleveland, including programs that later became part of Cleveland Ice Storm.
John M. Coyne Recreation Center Ice Rink — Brooklyn
The John M. Coyne Recreation Center at 7600 Memphis Avenue includes a 200-by-90-foot ice rink and a large indoor pool. The arena is widely known simply as Brooklyn or Brooklyn Rec within the hockey community.
History, ownership and management: The recreation center was built in 1975 and is owned by the City of Brooklyn. It is operated by the Brooklyn Recreation Department as a municipal facility.
Hockey programs: Cleveland Sharks Hockey is the rink’s primary youth organization. Brooklyn, Olmsted Falls and St. Ignatius are currently listed by CYH as home teams at Coyne. St. Ignatius has played at the arena for more than 30 years, creating one of the region’s longest high school-rink relationships.
Figure skating: The Brooklyn Figure Skating Club works closely with the city’s Brooklyn Blades on Ice Learn to Skate program. Together, they support instruction, competitions, exhibitions and ice shows.
Kent State Ice Arena — Kent
Kent State Ice Arena is a university-owned facility at 650 Loop Road. The arena contains one 200-by-85-foot sheet, spectator seating, meeting space, skate sharpening and a snack bar.
History, ownership and management: Built in 1970, the arena is owned by Kent State University and operated by Recreation and Wellness Services. It once supported Kent State’s NCAA hockey program and continues to be an important home for university club sports and community ice users.
Hockey programs: Kent State’s ACHA Division I and Division III club teams use the arena. Tri-County Hockey and the Kent Cyclones are the primary youth organization. Hudson, Kent Roosevelt and Stow-Munroe Falls are the high school programs currently listed with Kent State as home ice.
Figure skating: Kent State supports its university figure skating club, the Kent Figure Skating Club and rink-operated Learn to Skate and Aspire programs.
Mentor Ice Arena — Mentor
Mentor Ice Arena at 8600 Munson Road is one of Northeast Ohio’s largest municipal ice facilities. It includes two regulation-size rinks and a smaller studio rink, along with concessions, a pro shop and supporting spaces.
History, ownership and management: The city arena opened on September 18, 1982, after informal skating on a frequently flooded and frozen field demonstrated local demand. A studio rink was added in 1984, and a second regulation rink followed in 1998. The City of Mentor owns the arena and operates it through its Parks, Recreation and Public Facilities Department.
Hockey programs: Mentor Youth Hockey is the principal youth organization. Mentor and Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin are currently listed by CYH as home high school programs. The facility has also hosted USA Hockey national events, major high school tournaments and sled hockey competitions.
Figure skating: Mentor Figure Skating Club, Learn to Skate, freestyle programming and Inspire Synchronized Skating create a broad pathway for recreational and competitive skaters.
Michael A. Ries Ice Rink — Parma
Michael A. Ries Ice Rink is a seasonal municipal arena at 5000 Forestwood Drive. It generally operates from September through the middle of April and serves Parma’s hockey and figure skating communities.
Ownership and management: The rink is owned by the City of Parma and managed through city recreation and public-service operations. Recent city investments have included refrigeration work and other facility improvements.
Hockey programs: Parma Hockey Association is the primary youth organization. Holy Name and Normandy are listed by CYH as home high school teams. The city has also authorized a longer-term rink-use agreement with Holy Name.
Figure skating: Forestwood Figure Skating Club is based at Ries and operates a Learn to Skate USA pathway leading into club skating, testing, competitions and performances. The rink has also been associated with the Padua figure skating team.
North Olmsted Recreation Center Ice Rink — North Olmsted
The North Olmsted Recreation Center rink is located at 26000 Lorain Road. It forms part of a larger city recreation complex and serves hockey, figure skating, public skating and instructional programs.
History, ownership and management: The rink is owned and operated by the City of North Olmsted. Approximately $2.2 million in renovations were completed in 2020, improving a facility that has supported the local hockey community for decades.
Hockey programs: North Olmsted Hockey Club was founded in 1971 and remains the rink’s primary youth organization. The Westside Sirens provide all-girls youth hockey programming from the same facility. North Olmsted and Westlake are the high school programs currently listed with the rink as home ice.
Figure skating: North Olmsted operates Learn to Skate USA programming. The rink is also the home of Cleveland Ice Storm, the state’s largest synchronized skating organization, which consolidated its teams at North Olmsted in 2003.
North Park Ice Arena — Elyria
North Park Ice Arena is a city rink at 901 Duffey Street in Elyria. It shares the North Park complex with an outdoor pool, playground and other recreation amenities.
Ownership and management: The arena is owned by the City of Elyria and operated by the Elyria Parks and Recreation Department. Its programming includes youth hockey, high school hockey, public skating and community events.
Hockey programs: Elyria Panthers Youth Hockey is based at North Park. Amherst Steele, Avon and Elyria Catholic are the high school programs currently listed by CYH with North Park as home ice.
Figure skating: Public skating is a regular part of North Park’s schedule. A large resident figure skating club is not prominently listed in current public materials, so local skating opportunities are more closely connected to city recreation sessions and available rental ice.
Serpentini Arena Winterhurst — Lakewood
Serpentini Arena Winterhurst is a two-sheet facility at 14740 Lakewood Heights Boulevard. Commonly shortened to Winterhurst, it is one of the best-known and most heavily used skating facilities on Cleveland’s west side.
History, ownership and management: The property’s skating history predates the present two-rink complex. The City of Lakewood purchased the earlier rink in 1961 and reopened it after renovations. The modern Winterhurst era and Winterhurst Figure Skating Club date to the mid-1970s. The city continues to own the property, while current arena operations are conducted by Lakewood Community Ice LLC.
Hockey programs: Winterhurst Hockey Association and Team Ohio are major youth tenants. Bay, Lakewood and St. Edward are the high school programs currently listed by CYH with Winterhurst as home ice.
Figure skating and speedskating: Winterhurst Figure Skating Club was founded in 1976 and provides freestyle, dance, testing, competition and recreational opportunities. The arena is also associated with the long-running Lakewood Speed Skating Club.
The Pond Ice Rink & Sports Complex — Chagrin Falls
The Pond is a year-round, privately owned sports complex at 9999 East Washington Street in Chagrin Falls. In addition to its ice rink, the property offers indoor turf, outdoor field space, training areas and event accommodations.
History, ownership and management: The Pond has been locally owned and operated by the Nash family since 2013. Elisa Nash, who had served as the facility’s program and skating director, purchased the property from its previous owner.
Hockey programs: Geauga Youth Hockey is the main youth organization. The Pond serves a particularly large group of high school programs: Aurora, Chagrin Falls, Kenston, Orange and Solon are currently listed by CYH with the facility as home ice.
Figure skating: The Pond offers Learn to Skate, private lessons, freestyle sessions, figure skating development and specialty programs such as Theatre on Ice.
Thornton Park Ice Arena — Shaker Heights
Thornton Park Ice Arena is a year-round municipal rink at 3301 Warrensville Center Road in Shaker Heights. It supports skating lessons, public sessions, hockey leagues, freestyle ice and community programs.
History, ownership and management: Thornton began as an open-air rink and was later enclosed. City planning documents identify the current arena as a structure originally constructed in 1968, with an addition completed in 1988. It is owned by the City of Shaker Heights and managed by the city’s Recreation Department.
Hockey programs: Shaker Youth Hockey Association works in partnership with the city and uses Thornton as its home rink. Shaker Heights High School also plays its home games there.
Figure skating: Shaker Figure Skating Club was founded in 1971 and is one of Ohio’s largest U.S. Figure Skating-affiliated clubs. The club provides contracted ice, competitions, clinics, exhibitions and testing opportunities.
Understanding Northeast Ohio’s Ice Rink Network
Northeast Ohio does not rely on one single type of ice facility. Municipal arenas such as Hamilton, Thornton, North Park, Ries and C.E. Orr provide community recreation and local home ice. Private arenas such as The Pond and Center Ice operate broader sports businesses. Kent State serves university and community users, while Gilmour’s school-owned facility supports an unusually large combination of academic, hockey and figure skating programs.
The region’s multiple-sheet facilities—including Mentor, Winterhurst, Gilmour and Brunswick Auto Mart Arena—are especially important during the busiest months of the hockey season. They can accommodate overlapping practices, games, tournaments, skating lessons and public programs more efficiently than single-sheet buildings.
Single-sheet arenas remain equally important to the identity of individual communities. Facilities such as North Park, C.E. Orr, Ries, Dan Kostel and Hamilton give local organizations a recognizable home and preserve long-standing relationships between cities, schools, hockey clubs and skating families.
Frequently Asked Questions About Northeast Ohio Ice Rinks
Which Northeast Ohio rink has the most ice surfaces?
Mentor Ice Arena and Brunswick Auto Mart Arena each advertise two regulation-size sheets and a smaller studio rink. Gilmour Academy and Winterhurst each have two full-size sheets.
Which rinks offer figure skating?
Figure skating opportunities are available throughout the region. Established clubs operate at Winterhurst, Thornton Park, Cleveland Heights, North Olmsted, Brooklyn, Mentor, Kent State, Alice Noble, Gilmour and Michael A. Ries. Several other arenas offer rink-run Learn to Skate, freestyle or developmental programs.
Which rinks host the most high school hockey teams?
The Pond is currently listed as home ice for Aurora, Chagrin Falls, Kenston, Orange and Solon. Other arenas serving several high school programs include Brunswick Auto Mart Arena, John M. Coyne Recreation Center, Gilmour Academy, Kent State, North Park and Winterhurst.
Are Northeast Ohio ice rinks open throughout the year?
Some are open year-round, while others operate seasonal ice schedules or remove their ice during warmer months. Families should check the official rink schedule before traveling, particularly during spring and summer.
Where can families find rink addresses and contact information?
The ClevelandYouthHockey.com Rinks and Facilities directory provides addresses, telephone numbers, websites, map links and facility descriptions for rinks across the Northeast Ohio hockey community.
Find Hockey and Skating Opportunities Across Northeast Ohio
Every Northeast Ohio rink has its own history and role within the community. Some are closely associated with one city or youth organization. Others accommodate several clubs, high school teams, figure skating programs and regional events.
Together, these facilities make it possible for thousands of local participants to learn to skate, play hockey, compete, train and remain involved in ice sports throughout their lives.
Explore the ClevelandYouthHockey.com rink directory to find addresses and rink information, or visit the CYH club, high school hockey, tournament and event sections to discover additional opportunities across Northeast Ohio.
