Put a rink on it: A guide to holiday ice skating around Las Vegas

By Natalie Burt

1 month ago

Rock Rink in Downtown Summerlin will bring seasonal joy to the Las Vegas Valley, starting Sunday and running through Jan. 20. (Rachel Aston Las Vegas Review-Journal

Ice skaters enjoy the Enchant Christmas light show at Las Vegas Ballpark. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

A rendering of the Oasis Ice Rink, debuting this holiday season at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. (Fontainebleau)

Firepits and s’mores are off-the-ice options at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. (Kirvin Doak Communications)

An artist rendering of the Oasis Ice Rink, which will debut with its winter wonderland this holiday season at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

A giant Christmas tree is a visual backdrop at the ice rink at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

People enjoy some skating on the ice rink at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Ice skating rink at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, (Kirvin Doak Communicationsv)

Sandra Byrd of Las Vegas spins while skating on the ice rink at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Lauren, left, and Kyle Kaehler of Sacramento skate on the ice rink at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Mia Meija, 11, guides her little sister Gabby Barreto, 2, on the ice at the Rock Rink in Downtown Summerlin on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021 in Las Vegas. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Austin Jacobson ice skates with his girlfriend Cadence Kapeles at the Rock Rink in Downtown Summerlin on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021 in Las Vegas. Rachel Aston Las Vegas Review-Journal/rookie__rae

The giant tree is the background for ice skaters during the Enchant light show at the Las Vegas Ballpark on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt

Ice skaters slip and slide along the course during the Enchant light show at the Las Vegas Ballpark on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt

Rock Rink has reopened in Downtown Summerlin. Its holiday season is scheduled to last through mid-January, so it’s a spot where you can brighten your holiday spirit, take a break from shopping and get better at ice skating with repeated visits.

The same can be said about a holiday visit to one of Southern Nevada’s indoor rinks during their public skate times: Las Vegas Ice Center, America First Center in Henderson (the Silver Knights’ practice rink) and City National Arena (the Golden Knights’ practice rink).

Beginner ice skaters are welcome at all venues, with limited equipment available for assistance. Don’t forget your gloves, beanies and warm clothing, as you will be skating on ice that adds chill to day and night temperatures.

Here are some key details for navigating Southern Nevada’s holiday ice skating options:

Ice Rink at The Cosmopolitan

Dates: Nov. 28-Jan. 12

Costs: Skating access and skates, $30. Discounted days for Nevada residents, military and first responders with valid ID, Mondays through Thursdays, $20. Parking fees may apply.

Reservations: mgmresorts.com

Extras: Admission is free to visit the Cosmo’s winter wonderland and enjoy views of the ice skating rink and the Strip. Holiday films shown at 7 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Oasis Ice Rink at Fontainebleau

Dates: Nov. 27-Jan. 5

Costs: Access to Oasis Ice Rink Village, starting at $25. Additional fee for skating access and rentals, $35. Discounted skating days for Nevada residents, military and first responders with valid ID, Mondays through Thursdays, $30. Four hours of self-parking is complimentary for locals through Dec. 26.

More information: fontainebleaulasvegas.com

Extras: Winter wonderlanders can pay to reserve private AlpenGlobes, described as intimate, igloolike settings. Holiday films shown during many weekday dates.

Enchant at Las Vegas Ballpark

Dates: Sunday-Dec. 29

Costs: Starting at $25 for admission; $16 add-on for skating after selecting date of visit on website

Reservations: enchantchristmas.com

Rock Rink at Downtown Summerlin

Dates: Through Jan. 20

Costs: $18 covers skate rental and rink time

More information: summerlin.com/downtown-summerlin

Las Vegas Ice Center

9295 W. Flamingo Road, Unit 130

Dates: Public skate sessions scheduled in late November through mid-December

Costs: $15 covers skate rental and rink time

Reservations: lasvegasice.com

America First Center

222 S. Water St., Henderson

Dates: Check “open skate” availability on website

Costs: $13 covers skate rental and rink time

Reservations: americafirstcenter.com

City National Arena

1550 Pavilion Center Drive

Dates: Check “open skate” availability on website

Costs: $13 covers skate rental and rink time

Reservations: citynationalarena.com ◆