Colorado is a haven for winter fun and is known around the world for its great skiing and snowboarding. It also offers a plethora of places to ice skate, from year-round rinks to seasonal iced-over lakes and pop-up rinks in town. So sharpen your blades, lace up your skates and try these three pop-up rinks near Denver. For other ice skating options visit .
Where: 464 S. Teller St., Lakewood
When: Open daily through Jan. 7: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday–Thursday and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Open Thursdays-Sundays Jan. 11-28: 4-9 p.m. Thursday, 4-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Special hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Christmas Eve, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. New Year’s Eve and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Jan. 15
Cost: $5-$9.50 (includes skates), free for ages 2 and younger and ages 65 and older
Contact: 303-742-1520, belmarcolorado.com/node/931
The scoop: If you find yourself shopping at Belmar, take a break and get on the ice at The Rink at Belmar. It’s a cozy place to hang out with family or friends for a day of fun and holiday cheer. Children can skate with Santa 1-3 p.m. Dec. 2. You can rent the entire ice skating rink for $500 an hour ($300 for nonprofits).
Downtown Denver Rink at Skyline Park
Where: Near the D&F Tower at 16th and Arapahoe streets
When: Open daily through Dec. 24: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 25-Jan. 7: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Jan. 8-Feb. 14: noon-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Special hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thanksgiving Day, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Christmas Eve, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Christmas Day, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. New Year’s Eve, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Super Bowl Sunday (Feb. 4) and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Valentine’s Day
Cost: Free; skate rental $8 for adults, $6 for ages 12 and younger and free every Sunday; $35-$50 for season passes
Contact: 303-825-6787, downtowndenverrink.com
The scoop: There is no cost to use the Skyline Rink if you have your own skates. Drop by Saturdays from 9 to 10 a.m. to learn how to skate and Friday nights to skate while accompanied by a live DJ. Also, watch for special skate sessions with Santa and Snowga yoga hours. This downtown rink is a great place to glide freely and experience the city in a new way.
Where: 8500 Pena Blvd. at Denver International Airport Plaza
When: Daily 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 24-Jan. 7
Cost: Free admission and skate rental
Contact: 303-342-2521, flydenver.com/events
The scoop: Yes, airports are meant for catching flights, but Denver International Airportap ice skating rink is still a fun place to skate. Watch and listen to carolers spread holiday cheer as you skate. There is no cost to lace up a pair of skates and cruise around this small rink.