About the Rink

Avalanche Preserve Recreation Area in Boyne City, Michigan, includes an outdoor ice rink within a 300-acre city park. The rink opens based on weather and is supported by a warming shelter at the base of the hill.

Public Skating

• Public skating: Offered seasonally when the outdoor rink is maintained
• Public skating hours: Sessions depend on weather and ice conditions; call before visiting
• Skate rental: Limited free loaner skates available at the warming shelter
• Season: Winter only, weather permitting

Plan Your Visit

• Parking: Park parking at Avalanche Preserve on Wilson Street
• Amenities: Warming shelter with restrooms at the base of the hill
• Important rule: Bring your own skates when loaner skates are unavailable

Before You Go

Outdoor neighborhood rinks depend on weather and maintenance, so check current ice conditions before visiting.