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2751 Packard Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
734.794.6234
Welcome to Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena and Pool! Buhr Park features a six-lane, 25 yard pool with a 12 foot deep well, a separate zero-depth entry children’s wading pool, locker rooms, picnic tables and lounge chairs to enjoy. In addition to the pool, there is an outdoor regulation size ice rink which operates during the winter season. Right outside the pool area you can enjoy 39 acres of rolling hills, picnic areas, with barbecue grills, a playground, softball diamonds, soccer fields, and outdoor tennis courts at the park.
2751 Packard Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48104Carly Houston,Recreation Supervisor
The outdoor Ice Rink will be open November 14- March 23, weather permitting. Check back for any updates or changes.
The rink will be closed Dec. 24-25; Jan. 1.
Sunday: 3:15-5:30 p.m.
Monday: 3:30-5 p.m.
Tuesday: 4:45-6:15 p.m. PM (except Jan. 28)
Wednesday: 4:45-5:45 p.m.
Thursday: 3:30-4:45 p.m
Friday: 7-8:45 p.m.
Delayed start: Jan. 17 (45 minutes)
Saturday: 2:45-4:30 p.m. and 7:15-8:30 p.m.
* Schedule subject to change
Buhr Outdoor Ice Arena is available to rent for a variety of opportunities. Regularly scheduled ice rentals are great for hockey teams, while one-time rentals are great for parties or group functions. The hourly rental rate is $190. Ice time is limited, so please email [email protected] for availability.
Additional public skate sessions held during school breaks from noon-2 p.m. on: Dec. 23, 26-27, and 30; Jan. 2-3 and 20; Feb. 14 and 17-1
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 rental is available in size 9 youth to men's 14 in both figure skates and hockey skates. Limited supply, first come first serve basis.
Public Skating Punch Passes
Punch passes are only eligible for walk-in admissions for open skate. Theses passes are good for open skate for you, your family members and any guests you bring with you; one punch per visit per person of the correct age for the pass.
Passes are valid at Buhr Park and Veterans Memorial Park ice arenas until May 3, 2025 and are non-refundable.
10 Visits 30 Visits
Youth/Senior $40 $115
Adult $50 $128
Sunday: 3:15-5:30 p.m
Tuesday: 4:45-6:15 p.m. (except Jan. 28)
Thursday: 3:30-4:45 p.m.
Delayed start: Dec. 6 (15 minutes) and Jan. 17 (45 minutes)
Additional public skate sessions held during school breaks from noon-2 p.m. on: Dec. 23, 26-27, and 30; Jan. 2-3 and 20; Feb. 14, 17-18.
Adult $8
Youth/Senior $7
Goalies Free (Drop-in only)
Sticks and pucks at Buhr Park is a public session open to all ages and all 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 for everyone on the ice. Parents are welcome to join their child on the ice.
Skates, sticks and helmets required for anyone on the ice, USA Hockey’s full equipment guidelines recommended.
All pucks provided by the ice rink must be returned to the front desk at the conclusion of each session.
No goalies allowed during this time.
No “pick-up” games allowed.
No checking, rough housing or slapshots.
Skate trainers are not allowed for use during this time.
Sunday: 9-10 a.m. (except Jan. 19, Jan. 26)
Tuesday: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Friday: 3:30-5 p.m.
Saturday: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Full equipment is required. Such equipment should include a helmet, gloves, shin pads, shoulder pads, elbow pads, hip pads or padded hockey pants, and protective cup.
Anyone under 17 must wear full-face protection with their helmet.
Registration begins a half hour before game time.
Each player must register in-person at the front desk.
We will not take registration over the phone and no friend registration is allowed.
Absolutely no checking allowed.
Players must follow staff instructions, or they will be ejected.
Join us for our Frozen Friday Skates during general skate from 7-8:45 PM. Skate to themed music and feel free to dress up to each theme!
Season Themes and Dates:
Skate sharpening is available at Buhr Park. We can sharpen skates on the spot for $6 or they can be left overnight for $5. Please allow 10-15 minutes for skates to be sharpened.
Weather permitting, the Buhr Park Ice Arena season may be extended for a maximum of one week. Buhr Park recreational supervisors will determine if the weather will enable the ice arena to continue operating at an efficient level after the scheduled March 23 closing date. If the predicted high temperature (according to www.weather.com) will be consistently below 45 degrees, Buhr Park will offer limited public skating and drop-in hockey times for up to one week.
