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 fall/winter programs and classes click the 2018-2019 Activity Guide (PDF).
Ice Arena
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.
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 2019, valid at Buhr & Veterans Ice Arenas |
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.
*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.
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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 Monday mornings and Thursday afternoons. No body
checking is allowed. First 24 players and two goalies per session may attend. Thursdays, Sept. 13 - April
25, 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.
SPECIAL SKATING EVENTS
Halloween Skate
Saturday, Oct. 27, 1-2:30 p.m. General admission.
Skate to the spookysounds of Halloween. Best costume prizes awarded. Fun for all ages.
Veterans Day Skate
Sunday, Nov. 11 , 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. 21, 11:10 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 2, 11:10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 3, 11:10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Dec. 22, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Jan. 4, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dec. 23, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Jan. 5, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Dec. 24, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 21, 11:10 a.m.-1:10 p.m.
Dec. 26, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dec. 27, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 18, 11:10 a.m.-1:10 p.m.
Dec. 28, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. March 25, 11:10 a.m.-1:10 p.m.
Dec. 29, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. March 26, 11 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
Dec. 30, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. March 27, 11:10 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
Dec. 31, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. March 28, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
March 29, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Rent the Ice Arena
We offer rental opportunities for special events if you’d like to have the arena all to yourself. Regularly scheduled (monthly) hourly
facility rental: Primetime rental resident: $205; nonresident, $260. Primetime is: 4 p.m.-midnight Monday-Friday and 8 a.m. to midnight on Saturday, Sunday, and holidays. Non-prime-time rental resident: $185; nonresidents: $230. One-time facility rentals for parties/special events: Primetime rental resident: $225/nonresident, $280. Primetime is: 4 p.m.-midnight. Monday-Friday and 8 a.m.-midnight on Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Non-primetime rental resident: $200/nonresident, $250.
The Veterans Memorial Park Pool is closed for the season and will re-open Memorial Day weekend, 2019. It features a fan-shaped, zero-depth area with a “raindrop,” interactive water play apparatus, a wheelchair access ramp and a 125-foot waterslide. Minimum height requirement for use of the slide is 42 inches. We offer lounge chairs, picnic area, tennis courts and a shaded deck area.
