Skates & rentals
There are no rental skates; skaters bring their own.
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Currently out of season The Batavia Park District's Depot Pond page says skating opens after the ice reaches a safe depth and the snow has been cleared; it needs several days below zero and 8 inches or more of ice. No 2026/27 opening date is posted; status is shown by a red or green flag at the Riverwalk. Official schedule update
Admission, rentals and arrival details, researched from official rink information. Source checks stay current for 30 days.
There are no rental skates; skaters bring their own.
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Benches and small bleachers near the pond are for putting on skates; there are two entrances to the ice, by the Peg Bond Center stairs and the boat ramp.
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A green flag means it is safe to skate and a red flag means skating is prohibited; skaters can also call the park district. Do not measure the ice or clear snow yourself, and ice fishing is not allowed on Depot Pond.
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