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About the Rink
Ames/ISU Ice Arena is an indoor rink co-owned by the City of Ames and Iowa State University. The year-round NHL-size facility seats about 1,000 spectators.
Public Skating
- Public skating: Drop-in public skate sessions offered regularly
- Public skating hours: Sessions vary. Check the online ice arena calendar before visiting
- Admission: $7 adults / $6 youth ages 4–15 / $4.50 under 4
- Skate rental: $4
- Season: Open year-round with a brief May maintenance shutdown
Plan Your Visit
- Parking: On-site parking at Gateway Hills Park
- Reservations: Walk-in for public skate sessions listed on the calendar
- Important rule: Figure skating jumps and spins prohibited during public skate
Before You Go
Public skating schedules and prices can change, so check the rink's current information before visiting.
Rink listings are provided for informational purposes only. Nova Ice Skating does not own or operate these facilities.
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Contact & Links
- Website cityofames.org/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/118/471?seldept=13
- Phone (515) 239-5110
- Address 1507 Gateway Hills Park Dr, Ames, IA 50014
- Categories Ice skating rinks, Arenas