Ice Skating & Warming Houses
Public Indoor Ice Skating
There will be skate monitors on duty during Sunday public skating. We cannot be responsible for accidents, so please be careful. No pucks or sticks. Schedule below subject to change.
Capital Ice Complex
1504 Wichita Dr. • 221-6813
Schaumberg Arena
Oct. 27-March 23 – Sundays: 6-8pm
Wachter Arena
Oct. 19-March 1 – Saturdays: 3-5pm
*No public skating on Dec. 7 & 14, Jan. 11 & 25, and Feb. 1, 8 & 15
View Capital Ice Complex arena calendar – public BPRD skating activities in yellow
VFW Sports Center
1200 N. Washington St. • 221-6814
H.A. Thompson & Sons Arena
Nov. 12-March 6 – Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays: 12-1:15pm
*No public skating on Nov. 28, Dec. 10-12, Dec. 24-26, Dec. 31, and Jan. 1
• Skating Fee: FREE
First International Bank & Trust Arena
Sept. 8-March 2 – Sundays: 3-5pm
View VFW Sports Center arena calendar – public BPRD skating activities in yellow
Skating Fee and Rentals
- Skating Fee: $2/individual or $5/family (unless otherwise listed above)
- Skate Rental: $3 each (available sizes: 9 Junior – 15 Adult, skates should be at least one size smaller than shoe size)
Rules
- Skate with the flow.
- No racing or dodging other skaters.
- No food on the ice.
- No spins – both feet must be on the ice.
- Be courteous to other skaters.
- Always use caution – be aware of other skaters.
*Public indoor ice skating schedule subject to change.
Outdoor Ice Skating
2023-2024 Season: All outdoor rinks are closed for the season.
Outdoor Rink Warming House Hours
- Monday-Friday: 3:30-9pm
- Saturday-Sunday and Public School Holidays: 1-9pm
- Christmas Eve: 11am-3pm & Christmas Day: CLOSED
Warming Houses are located at the following parks:
Bismarck Municipal Ballpark
- 303 W. Front Ave., 222-6636
- One hockey rink
Jaycee Centennial Park
- 321 E. Century Ave., 222-6632
- One hockey rink and one pleasure rink
Lions Park
- 1001 N. 17th St., 751-1827
- One hockey rink and one pleasure rink
New Generations Park
- 1021 Mustang Dr., 751-0690
- One hockey rink and one pleasure rink
North Central Park
- 830 Central Ave., 221-6875
- One hockey rink and one pleasure rink
Solheim School/VFW Post #1326 Family Recreational Park
- 325 Munich Dr., 221-3499
- One hockey rink and one pleasure rink
Tatley-Eagles Park
- 602 Airport Rd., 222-6634
- One hockey rink and one pleasure rink
*No skate rentals available at outdoor rinks.
Outdoor Hockey Rink Practice Schedule
To schedule hockey practice on outdoor ice:
- Team manager or coach can call Park Operations at 701-222-6464. They must provide the following:
- Team name
- Contact name and phone number
- Rink location
- Date and time
- Requests for practices must be made 48 hours in advance.
- Practices may be scheduled at:
- Any rink except Jaycee or Solheim
- Practices at New Generations will only be allowed on Tuesday and Thursday from 6-7pm.
- One practice per day per rink is allowed.
- Practice time is limited to 1 hour.