Buhr Park Pool & Ice Arena

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

Schedule

• Sunday: 3:15-5:30 p.m.
• Monday: noon-2 p.m. & 3:30-5 p.m.
• Tuesday: Noon-2 p.m. & 5:15-6:15 p.m.
• Wednesday: Noon-2 p.m.
• Thursday: Noon-2 p.m.
• Friday: Noon-2 p.m. & 7-8:45 p.m.
• Saturday: 2:45-4:30 p.m. & 7:30-8:45 p.m.

* Schedule is subject to change

Admission

Daily admission for open skate:

Skate rentals are first come first serve and range in sizes 8 youth-14 men

Open Skate Punch Pass

Punch passes are valid for open skating sessions at Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena throughout the 2026-2027 skating season. Passes are non-refundable and expire at the end of the skating season.

Please note: Veterans Memorial Ice Arena will be closed for the 2026-2027 ice season and passes will not work there. 

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.

• Monday: 2:15-3:15 p.m.

• Friday: 3:00–5 p.m.

• Saturday: 1:30–2:30 p.m.

* Schedule subject to change

Sticks & Pucks Admission

Open skate punch passes are not valid during Sticks & Pucks or Drop-in Hockey. 

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. (All Ages)

• Tuesday: 9-10 p.m. (Women’s)

• Wednesday: 9–10 p.m. (Men's)

• Thursday: 10:15-11:15 p.m. (All Ages)

Drop-in Hockey Admission

Skate sharpening services are available at Buhr Park during the ice season along with other hockey tape and laces. 

• Same-day sharpening: $8
• Over night sharpening: $6

Please allow 10-15 minutes for on-the-spot sharpening. 

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