The Veterans Memorial Sports Complex features the Veterans Memorial Park Outdoor Pool, the newly renovated Veterans Memorial Park Indoor Ice Arena, lit baseball and softball diamonds, tennis courts, a new meeting room, and a park shelter available to rent. To register for our spring/summer programs and classes click the 2019-20 Fall Winter Guide. Once you're ready to register visit our online registration system.
Veterans Memorial Park Indoor Ice Arena skating season runs from Sept. 9 - April 26, 2020. The complex includes a regulation-size rink of 85 feet by 200 feet with spectator seating for 800. A concession stand and vending are available in the main lobby, along with coin-operated lockers and storage units. A standard line of hockey and skating accessories are available in the pro shop and we have four hockey locker rooms. Skating and hockey programming begins August 26, 2019.
Public Skating
General Skate
Tuesday: 1:20-2:45 p.m. Thursday: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Saturday: 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday: 1-2:30 p.m.
Adult Skate
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday: 11:10 a.m.-1:10 p.m.
Friday: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Daily Admission
| Resident Fee | Nonresident Fee
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| Adult | $5 | $6 |
| Youth/Senior | $4 | $5 |
| Skate rental | $3 | $3 |
Discount Passes
| 10 Visits | 30 Visits
|
| Adult Resident | $40 | $112 |
| Youth/Senior Resident | $30 | $85 |
| Adult Non-Resident | $50 | $142 |
| Youth/Senior Non-Resident | $40 | $112 |
| *All passes expire May 2020, valid at Buhr & Veterans Ice Arenas |
Special skating events
Customer Appreciation Day
Saturday, Sept. 21, 1-2:30 p.m. is our annual Customer Appreciation Day! Complimentary refreshments and free skating admission (skate rental, $3).
Halloween Skate
Saturday, Oct. 26, 1-2:30 p.m. General admission. Skate to the spooky sounds of Halloween. Best costume prizes awarded. Fun for all ages.
Veterans Day Skate
Sunday, Nov. 10 , veterans skate for free and can receive free skate rental. Please present military ID.
No School Days/Vacations
During the Ann Arbor Public Schools winter/spring vacations and other days that school is not in session, public skating is offered Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Holiday Vacation Skating - *Subject to change
Public skating is offered during the Ann Arbor Public School holidays:
Nov. 5, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Jan. 2 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Nov. 27 11:10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Jan. 3 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Nov. 29 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Jan. 20 11:10 a.m. - 1:10 p.m.
Dec. 23 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Mar. 10 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Dec. 24 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Mar. 30 11:10 a.m. - 1:10 p.m.
Dec. 26 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mar. 31 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Dec. 27 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Apr. 1 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Dec. 28 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Apr. 2 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Dec. 30 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Apr. 3 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Dec. 31 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Apr. 10 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Ice Skating Lessons
The Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation Services Instructional Skating Program is an official participant of the Learn to Skate USA Program sponsored by the US Figure Skating Association. This is a series of nationally administered badge tests used to measure skating skills. The tests provide a noncompetitive way of measuring skating skills and a feeling of self-achievement. All students in our kinderskate, beginner, intermediate and advanced classes will be tested on the badge skills and awarded badges when the skills have been successfully completed. Badge testing for adults is optional. All participants will have several chances to demonstrate each skill that must be mastered before moving to the next level. Registration begins Aug 26.
*All participants must register with USFSA. A one-time fee of $14 is valid from September through August. The fee must be included with your registration, and can be paid for at the time of registration.
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Skates, Apparel, Helmets
Figure skates are recommended for beginners, however a good pair of hockey skates is acceptable. Skates and helmets are available for use during class at no additional charge. Layering and gloves are recommended. Helmets are required for all beginner/intermediate students (for your safety, no exceptions please). Register early.
Refund Information
No refunds will be given for withdrawing unless requested one week prior to the class beginning, or accompanied by a doctor's note.
Hockey Leagues
Play is governed by USA Hockey/MAHA regulations. Games are played at Veterans Memorial Park Ice Arena and Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena. No body checking is allowed. The season runs from mid September through late April. The team fee is $6,000. Call 734.794.6235 or email John McGovern
jmcgovern@a2gov.org to register.
Every player must register with USA HOCKEY insurance. www.usahockeyregistration.com
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Past Masters Drop-In
For age 55+ or goalies of any age, at Veterans Memorial Park Ice Arena. Informal play on Thursday afternoons. No body
checking is allowed. First 24 players and two goalies per session may attend. Thursdays, Sept. 12 - April 23, 2:10-3:10 p.m. Fees: $10 per visit or $180 season. Goalies free.
We are proud to host the Dexter Dreadnaught, Pioneer and Huron-Skyline women’s hockey games.
Call 734.794.6235 after Oct. 1 for the game schedules.
Birthday Parties at the Rink
Have your birthday party at the ice rink during public skating on Saturdays or Sundays, 1-2:30 p.m. You get the party room from 12:30-3 p.m. for $80. You're permitted to bring your own food and drink (alcohol is prohibited). Cost per skater is $6 and that includes skate rental. Call 734.794.6235 for availability and details.
Rent the Ice Arena
We offer rental opportunities for special events if you’d like to have the arena all to yourself.
Primetime is: 4 p.m.-midnight, Monday-Friday and 8 a.m.-midnight on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
Resident; $250 Nonresident; $305
Non-primetime is; 6 a.m.-4p.m., Monday-Friday
Resident; $225 Nonresident; $275
Outdoor Pool
Veterans Memorial Park outdoor pool is now closed for the 2019 season and will open Memorial Day weekend, 2020.
