14 St. Louis Ice Rinks to Skate This Winter

By Riverfront Times Staff

Lace up your skates -- winter has arrived, and that means ice skating season is here. St. Louis is full of great ice rink options, with offerings for every interest and skill level. From brand new outdoor rinks to year-round arenas, here are 14 St. Louis ice rinks to keep you gliding all winter long.

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Steinberg Skating Rink
400 Jefferson Drive
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 367-7465

Steinberg Skating Rink, located in Forest Park, is a seasonal tradition worth keeping. Known as the largest outdoor ice skating rink in the Midwest, Steinberg is open every day through March 1 (yes, even holidays) and features skating lessons, a fire pit and a cafe. Photo courtesy of Instagram / vikingpunkology.

Ice Zone
St. Louis Outlet Mall
5555 St.Louis Mills Blvd. #345
Hazelwood, MO 63042
(314) 227-5288

Located in what is more traditionally known as the St. Louis Mills Mall, Ice Zone hosts hockey, figure skating, broomball and public skating. Oh, and it's also where the St. Louis Blues happen to practice. Photo courtesy of Instagram / geese_geese.

Greensfelder Recreation Complex
550 Weidman Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63011
(314) 615-8472

Located in Queeny Park, this seasonal ice rink is open through February 25. In addition to public skating, the rink also hosts hockey games and offers skating lessons. Photo courtesy of Instagram / bombers_hockey.

Shaw Park Ice Rink
217 S. Brentwood Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63105

Your outdoor skating options expand into the county as well. Here you can find a Shaw Park ice rink, which is open through the end of February. The rink offers public skating, as well as special events including a Snowman Skate and the Shaw Park Winter Classic. Photo courtesy of Instagram / dpsv13.

Webster Ice Arena
33 E. Glendale Rd.
Webster Groves, MO 63119
(314) 963-5600

Whether you have a secret desire to be a figure skater or just want some recreation, Webster Ice Arena can suit your needs. In addition to daily public skating sessions, the rink has skating school programs for all age and skill levels -- plus ten skating pros available for private instruction. Photo courtesy of Instagram / bradflick55.

The Loading Dock
401 Front St.
Grafton, IL 62037
(618) 786-3494

Sure, the Loading Dock is a great place for a little patio dining along the water -- but don't just reserve your visits for the warmer months. During the winter, the Loading Dock is home to a public skating rink -- and it looks very pretty, if we do say so ourselves. Photo courtesy of the Loading Dock.

Lindenwood Ice Arena
910 Main Plaza Dr.
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 332-4600

The use of Lindenwood Ice Arena isn't limited to just the university. The arena, which has two NHL rinks, offers public skating, birthday parties, a Learn to Play Hockey program, stick and puck sessions and more. Photo courtesy of Instagram / hockey_chick96.

The Kirkwood Recreation Station Ice Arena
111 South Geyer Rd.
Kirkwood, MO 63122
(314) 822-5825

Open year round, the Kirkwood Recreation Station Ice Arena offers skating lessons, public skating and other activities. Kirkwood residents get a discounted rate, so check the criteria on the rink's website if this applies to you. Who doesn't like to save a buck? Photo courtesy of Instagram / my.lsd.

Brentwood Ice Rink
2505 S. Brentwood Blvd.
Brentwood, MO 63144
(314) 963-8689 ext. 2

The Brentwood Ice Rink offers training as well as stick and puck times, in addition to public skating. The schedule at the rink can change month to month, so be sure to check the rink's website before packing up your skates. Photo courtesy of Instagram / the_knotty_girl.

Florissant Civic Center Ice Rink
1 James J. Eagan Dr.
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 921-4470

The ice rink at the Florissant Civic Center offers season passes, a "learn to skate" program, stick and puck times, party packages and more. Check the rink's website for each activity's schedule. Photo courtesy of Flickr / Benson Kua.