The Edgewater Ice Rink

Madison, WI · Public skating times & prices

The Edgewater’s lakeside plaza converts to a skating rink each winter

Public skating at The Edgewater Ice Rink: the next 7 days

Currently out of season The Edgewater Ice Rink closed for the 2025-26 season on February 13, 2026 because of warm weather. The 2026-27 opening date has not been posted; last season it opened on December 10. Official schedule update

Address
1001 Wisconsin Pl, Madison, WI 53703
Phone
(608) 535-8257
Website
icehousemadison.com
The Edgewater hotel's tall pale stone front at blue hour with the rink in front of it, skaters on the ice and lamps along the lakeside rail. — The Edgewater Ice Rink
The Edgewater hotel's tall pale stone front at blue hour with the rink in front of it, skaters on the ice and lamps along the lakeside rail. Photo: Google Maps listing · Source
The Edgewater rink at dusk, skaters spread over the ice below the hotel's lit terraces with a Christmas tree and the lake beyond. — The Edgewater Ice Rink
The Edgewater rink at dusk, skaters spread over the ice below the hotel's lit terraces with a Christmas tree and the lake beyond. Photo: The Edgewater Ice Rink · Source

A hotel plaza on Lake Mendota that becomes a rink

The Edgewater Ice Rink takes over The Plaza, almost an acre of space between The Langdon Building and the Wisconsin Building on the shores of Lake Mendota. The plaza is open to the public with regularly scheduled outdoor events and concerts, and converts to a skating rink in the winter months.

The Edgewater first opened its doors in 1948 and quickly became a prominent part of the Madison community and culture. The restored property keeps the classic façade of that historic 1948 building, now called The Langdon Building, beside a new tower, The Wisconsin Building. The renovation opened in September 2014.

Chairs sit around the rink, with warming areas, heaters and fire pits nearby. The rink closes when the air temperature is 0°F or below or the wind chill is -10°F or below, regardless of air temperature.

Before you head out.

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

Skates & rentals

Rental skates come in children’s sizes 9-13 and men’s sizes 1-13 and cost $3 each.

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Booking & check-in

Tickets are sold for 60-minute time slots, with a limited number for each slot. Buying ahead is recommended but not required.

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Skating with children

Skate trainers are available for young children and new skaters.

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Parking & arrival

The Edgewater has a heated underground parking ramp for visitors and guests.

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