Clinton Square Ice Rink

Syracuse, NY · Public skating times & prices

An open-air winter rink in Clinton Square, the downtown Syracuse square that has hosted skating since 1990

Public skating at Clinton Square Ice Rink: the next 7 days

Currently out of season The City says the Clinton Square skating season begins the last week in November and runs to March 2. Official schedule update

Address
2 Clinton Square, Syracuse, NY 13202
Phone
(315) 423-0129
Website
syr.gov
The outdoor Clinton Square rink in snow with a few skaters, a tall clock tower and the plaza buildings of downtown Syracuse behind it. — Clinton Square Ice Rink
The outdoor Clinton Square rink in snow with a few skaters, a tall clock tower and the plaza buildings of downtown Syracuse behind it. Photo: Google Maps listing · Source
The empty outdoor rink at Clinton Square at night, with its red-topped boards, the Soldiers and Sailors Monument and the lit Christmas tree and Syracuse Savings Bank building beyond — Clinton Square Ice Rink
The empty outdoor rink at Clinton Square at night, with its red-topped boards, the Soldiers and Sailors Monument and the lit Christmas tree and Syracuse Savings Bank building beyond Photo: Google Maps listing · Source

Downtown Syracuse's open-air rink since 1990

Clinton Square has been a gathering place since the earliest days of Syracuse, and the Erie Canal was built through it in the 1820s. Since 1990 the square has held an ice skating rink every winter.

The open-air rink sits in the heart of downtown and is one of the City's most popular destinations for skaters. The season runs from the last week of November to March 2, and a warming room lets skaters come inside to warm up between laps on the open ice. Skaters aged 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

The square's 2001 redevelopment rerouted Erie Boulevard, and the city's Christmas tree lighting is traditionally a major event on the square. In June 2026 the square also hosted a temporary roller rink.

Before you head out.

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

Admission

Admission is US$5 for ages 13–54 and US$3 for 55+ and for children 12 and under (a few cents more by credit card).

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Skates & rentals

Skate rental is US$5.

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Booking & check-in

Pay at the rink.

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Skating with children

Children 12 and under must be with a parent or guardian at all times, and 17 and under after dark; photo ID is required.

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Parking & arrival

Parking is on the street.

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Amenities

A warming room is available for skaters to come inside and warm up.

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