Open Play & Public Skating

  1. Coronavirus Update

    Due to increased attendance amid ongoing COVID-19 prevention efforts, Jordan Valley Ice Park has implemented a maximum attendance of 50 skaters at all Public Skate sessions. In addition, weekend Public Skate sessions on weekends are now limited to 60 minutes, rather than the normal 90 minutes. Admission for the 60-minute sessions is $5 for all ages and includes free skate rental. Weekday sessions remain 90 minutes at the normal admission price plus $3 skate rental. Face coverings are required at Public Skate sessions. Updated schedules are at ParkBoard.org/IcePark.

    City of Springfield orders related COVID-19 prevention may limit availability of facilities, programs and events Check ParkBoard.org/Coronavirus for more information.

Public Skating


Public skating is open to the general public. These sessions provide a fun atmosphere for individual or family skating. Rent skates or bring your own as you skate to great music.

Open Play Hockey


Drop - in: Adult 18 Years Old & Over / Jr. 17 Years Old & Under Scrimmage Allowed


  • Designed for players to keep in shape, develop skills, and have fun. Full equipment is required.
  • In Adult Drop-In, no children are allowed on the ice or bench areas.
  • In Jr. Drop-In, no adults are allowed on the ice or bench area.

Adult Stick & Puck: Adult 18 Years Old No Scrimmage


  • Designed for players 18 years old and over.
  • Designed for players to work on their individual skills and have fun.
  • Minimal equipment is required:
    • Elbow pads
    • Gloves
    • Helmet/cage
    • Puck
    • Shin guards
    • Stick
  • No children allowed on ice or bench area.
  • No team practices.

Parent/Child Stick & Puck: Jr. 17 Years Old & Under No Scrimmage


  • Designed for players and their parent/guardian to work on their individual skills and have fun.
  • Minimal equipment is required:
    • Elbow pads
    • Gloves
    • Helmet with cage
    • Puck
    • Shin guards
    • Stick
  • No adults are allowed without a child.
  • No children are allowed without an adult present on the ice, or observing in the stands.
  • No team practices.
  • Parent/guardians are not to use this time for individual practice time and must use extreme caution around all participants.

Programs



Learn to Skate


Fun, group skating instruction taught in eight-week sessions, includes eight free public skating sessions passes. Classes are 30 minutes. USFS Basic Skills membership required. Jordan Valley Ice Park 874-2928
Age: All ages
Date: Oct. 8-Dec. 7
Time: Tues. and Thurs., 4:40-6:30 p.m.
or Sat., 10:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Fee: $100 (includes skate rental)


 Youth Try Hockey Free
Learn the fundamentals of hockey skating and drills during this one-hour class. Register beginning Oct. 16 at tryhockeyforfree.com, or register onsite Nov. 9 at noon.  Jordan Valley Ice Park 874-2928

Age:4-9 yrs.
Date:Sat., Nov. 9
Time:1-2 p.m.
Fee:Free

Freestyle Sessions


Practice skating skills and elements or receive private instruction. A great place to meet other skaters. Jordan Valley Ice Park 874-2928

Age: All ages
Date: Weekly, call for details or see public schedule here
Time: Weekly, call for details or see public schedule here
Fee: $10/60 minutes, Freestyle sessions are not pro-rated

Private Skating Lessons


Private or semi-private instruction for all levels of figure skating or hockey. All coaches are professional members of their associations. Jordan Valley Ice Park 874-2928

Age: All ages
Date: Weekly, call for details
Time: Varies, call for details
Fee: $16-22/30-minute lesson