John Lindell Ice Arena

Royal Oak, MI · Public skating times & prices

Royal Oak's two-rink arena, opened in 1971 with one outdoor sheet that was enclosed in 1995.

Public skating at John Lindell Ice Arena: the next 7 days

Sunday, October 11

  • · Public Skate · $13

Monday, October 12

  • · Public Skate · $6

Tuesday, October 13

  • · Public Skate · $6
  • · Public Skate · $5

Wednesday, October 14

  • · Public Skate · $6

Thursday, October 15

  • · Public Skate · $6

Sunday, October 18

  • · Public Skate · $13

Admission and skate rental

Admission
$5–$20 · Official source
Address
1403 Lexington Blvd, Royal Oak, MI 48073
Phone
(248) 246-3950
Website
royaloakicearena.com
The green City of Royal Oak sign reading The John Lindell Memorial Arena, 1403 Lexington, in front of the low brick entrance building on an overcast day. — John Lindell Ice Arena
The green City of Royal Oak sign reading The John Lindell Memorial Arena, 1403 Lexington, in front of the low brick entrance building on an overcast day. Photo: John Lindell Ice Arena (Suburban Sports Group) · Source
A wide view of the sheet through the netting, players spread along the far boards under a high steel roof with banners hung on the end wall. — John Lindell Ice Arena
A wide view of the sheet through the netting, players spread along the far boards under a high steel roof with banners hung on the end wall. Photo: Google Maps listing · Source

Built in 1971 with one rink under a roof and one outdoors

John Lindell Ice Arena opened in 1971 with one indoor rink and one outdoor rink. The second sheet was enclosed in 1995 as part of a $3.5 million renovation, which gave the building the two NHL-sized rinks it has today. It is named for John Lindell, who served as Royal Oak's director of parks and recreation for 16 years.

The Royal Oak Hockey Club and the New Edge Figure Skating Club are based here, and three high school teams call the rink home: the M1 Griffins, Brother Rice and Bishop Foley. Suburban Sports Group runs the arena, and its Goal Post shop handles equipment repairs such as re-palming gloves and replacing eyelets.

Spring brings the Royal Oak Ice Show. More than 100 skaters took part in the last one, and the 47th annual show is set for May 1-2, 2027.

Before you head out.

Admission, rentals and arrival details, researched from official rink information. Source checks stay current for 30 days.

Admission

Public Skating Monday - Friday is $6 per skater, all ages ($60 punch pass). Saturday & Sunday and Holiday Public Skates are $13 per skater, all ages ($130 punch pass). Sk8 Jamz is $15 per skater with skate rental included. The Tuesday 1:15 PM supervised open skate with toys and music is $5 per skater. Sticks & Pucks is $20 for players and goalies ($200 punch pass). Military personnel get 10% off admission.

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Skates & rentals

Skate rental is $5 at public skates; rental skates are $3 at the Tuesday 1:15 PM supervised open skate; rental is included at Sk8 Jamz.

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Booking & check-in

All public sessions are first come, first served; pay at the front desk.

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Skating with children

Parents and siblings may skate along at the preschool open skate; skate assists are not allowed at public skating.

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A source check records what the rink published on that date. Session-specific booking details take precedence.