Buhr Pool & Ice Arena

Open Skate Schedule

Join us for Open Skate at Buhr Park Ice Arena! Skate rentals are available. Skate rentals are available. 

• Sunday, 3:15-5:30 p.m.

• Monday, 11-2:30 p.m. &  3:30-5 p.m. 

• Tuesday,11-2:30 p.m. & 4:45-6 p.m.

• Wednesday, 11-2:30 p.m. & 4:45-5:45 p.m. 

• Thursday, 11-2:30 p.m. & 3:30-4:45 p.m. 

• Friday, 11-2:30 p.m. & 7-8:45 p.m.

• Saturday, 2:45-4:30 p.m. and 7:15-8:30 p.m.

*Schedule is subject to change

Themed skates 7-8:45 p.m.: Feb 6: Latin night; Feb 13: Valentines; Feb. 20: Woodstock; Feb 27: 80’s and March 7: Rave in the Rink

Open Skate Admission

​Ages 3 and under                   FREE with a paid adult

Youth ages 4 to 17                  $5

Adult ages 18+                        $6

Senior ages 60​+                      $5 

Skate rental                             $3

Skate Sharpening

Immediate                               $6

Overnight                                $5

Open Skating Punch Passes

Valid at Buhr Park and Veterans Memorial Park ice arenas through April 2026 for open skate sessions.
Non-refundable. 

• Only used for open skate not valid for sticks & pucks/drop-in sessions

Sticks and Pucks

Sticks and Pucks at Buhr Park is a public session open to all ages and skill levels. This unstructured ice time provides an opportunity for hockey players to focus on individual skill development. Sessions are limited to 40 skaters to maintain a safe environment. Parents are welcome to join their child on the ice.

Rules:

• Skates, sticks, and helmets are required; full equipment recommended.

• All pucks provided by the rink must be returned to the front desk.

• No goalies during this time.

• No pick-up games allowed

• No checking, roughhousing, or slapshots.

• Skate trainers are not allowed.

*Rink only provides nets and pucks

Schedule:

• Sunday: 9–10 a.m.

• Tuesday: 3:30–4:30 p.m.

• Friday: 3:30–5 p.m.

• Saturday: 1:30–2:30 p.m.

Sticks & Pucks Admission

Youth/Senior                            $7

Adult                                        $8 

Skate rental                             $3

Drop-In Hockey

Drop-in hockey at Buhr Park offers a fun, fast-paced way to get on the ice without joining a league. Sessions are open to various age groups throughout the week. Registration opens 30 minutes before game time and must be completed in person. No phone or friend registrations are allowed. No checking permitted. (players 17 and under need to a parent/guardian to fill out a waiver). 

Rules:

• Full equipment is required, including helmet, gloves, shin pads, shoulder pads, elbow pads, hip pads/padded pants
• Players under 17 must wear full face protection
• No checking or rough housing

*Goalies are free

Schedule:

• Monday: 9–10 p.m. (18+)

• Tuesday: 7:30–8:30 p.m. (Women’s)

• Wednesday: 3:30–4:30 p.m. (All Ages), 9–10 p.m. (Men 18+)

• Thursday: 9–10 p.m. (All Ages)

Drop-in Hockey Admission

Youth/Senior                            $7

Adult                                        $8 

Skate rental                             $3

City of Ann ​Arbor Ice Arena Rules

• • Please be considerate of others
  • No food, drink, or glass containers on the ice
  • All skaters must skate in the same direction
  • Keep exits clear
  • Only people wearing skates allowed on the ice
  • While on skates, adults are prohibited from carrying children
  • All children under 12 must be accompanied by someone age 16 or older while on the ice
  • No horseplaying. Skate at a responsible speed.
  • Games are only permitted during designated times.
  • Hockey sticks or pucks are not allowed during open skate
  • Please stay on the rubber floor when wearing skates
  • Stay off the ice during resurfacing. Wait for staff to open the door before entering the ice surface
  • Animals are not allowed on or off the ice. Service animals are allowed everywhere except on the ice.
  •  No smoking, vaping or chewing tobacco in or around the facility
  • The City of Ann Arbor is not responsible for lost or stolen items
  • The consumption of alcohol prior to or while visiting the facility is prohibited