Get into your skates or learn to Ice Skate or play Hockey year-round thanks to the multiple rinks open across the Dallas and Plano area.
The best places to go Ice Skating and play Hockey around Dallas and Plano
These are the best places to go ice skating – for open skating times, private or group lessons, and even learning to play hockey.
Learn to Skate and/or a Try for Free Program is the best place to start.
Rental skates are available at all rinks, and are definitely the right skates to start with until you feel confident that your child is enjoying themselves!
Rentals are, however, known for not being particularly comfortable so if your kiddo seems to like skating but their feet hurt, you might consider buying a pair of inexpensive or used skates.
Skates are available for purchase at StarCenters and you can often find used skates at Play it Again Sports, on Facebook Marketplace, or on the bulletin board at the rinks.
Choosing an Ice Skating Coach
Your child will meet different instructors as they progress through the Learn to Skate Levels and will likely have a favorite or two!
Start by asking those instructors if your child is ready for a private lesson.
Private lessons generally start around $40/hr and many children start with a 15 min or 30 min private lesson once a week.
Competing in Ice Skating
There are figure skating competitions for all levels, with increasing time and monetary commitment as your child progresses.
Competitions are not all super competitive and are a great way for a child to show off their skills.
The Best Ice Skating Rinks nearby
There are five StarCenters in Plano, Mckinney and Frisco, Richardson, and Farmers Branch
StarCenter Plano
Location: 4020 West Plano Parkway, Plano, Texas 75093
StarCenter Frisco
Location: 2601 Avenue of the Stars, Frisco, TX 75034
StarCenter Richardson
Location: 522 Centennial Boulevard, Richardson, TX 75081
StarCenter McKinney
Location: 6993 Stars Avenue, McKinney, TX 75070
StarCenter Farmers Branch
Location: 12700 North Stemmons Freeway, Farmers Branch TX 75234
The StarCenter has a large ice skating rink and a calendar with time slots allocated to Hockey lessons, teams, and public skate times.
You can also book lessons with Skating Teachers or take part in a Learn to Skate program
Ice Skating for Free
At all of the StarCenters, they offer this great Skating for Free program. You can also take part in a fun themed holiday public skate event or skate during a public skate session.
These are the steps to book your Ice Skating Session
- Choose Public Skating (No Rentals) or Public Skating with Skate Rental and click “Enroll Now”
- All available sessions for the month will be listed, click “Enroll Now” to choose your sessions
- Login to ActiveNet or create an account
- Choose your participant and press “Select dates” to choose your sessions
- Click the checkmark next to each session you would like to enroll in, and Add it to Cart
Public Skating Pricing
- Admission (ages 4+): $10.00
- Youth admission (3 & under): FREE
- Skate rental: $5.00
You can book ahead at any of the local StarCenters.
Learn to play Ice Hockey
If you’re not yet ready to join a hockey team, you can take a beginner hockey program and also start playing as an adult.
You can also try one of their Hockey for Free programs
Private coaching is available for students as they advance, for figure skaters and hockey players
Allen Community Ice Rink, Allen
Location: Credit Union of Texas Event Center, 200 E. Stacy Road, #1350, Allen, TX 75002
Admission Fee: $5 General Admission | $3 Skate Rental
This Ice Skating Rink is operated by the City of Allen and offers public skating, regular themed public skate events, and Learn to Skate programs.
It’s also home to the Home to the Dallas Figure Skating Club
Learn to play Ice Hockey in Allen
Based at the Allen Community Ice Rink, in Allen, you’ll find Hockey teams and Adult Hockey
Private coaching is available for students as they advance, for figure skaters and hockey players
Galleria Ice Rink Dallas
Location: inside Galleria Dallas, 13350 Dallas Pkwy #200, Dallas, TX 75240
Top Tips for Ice Skating at the Galleria Dallas
- All skaters using rental skates are required to wear socks.
- There is no time limit on how long you skate during a public session but remember there is no “in and out policy” so be sure to shop or eat before you head onto the ice rink.
- Be sure to check their Ice Skating calendar before you head out.
Pricing: The rate is $12.00 for Admission and $5.00 for Skate Rental.
Purchase 10 public sessions for only $10.00 per session! Purchase 10 skate rentals for only $35.00. Cards expire one year from the date of purchase.
Learn how to Ice Skate at the Galleria Dallas
Enrollment includes free unlimited admission to public sessions 7 days a week for practice, free skate rental on class days, 3 free admission passes for friends and family, make-up privileges, certificate of achievement/report card/ribbon upon completion each semester, and a short informal recital to show parents/friends what the student has learned throughout the semester, and much more!
To register, or if you have any questions, please call (972)-392-3361.
Which of these Ice Skating and Hockey Rinks is your favorite? Let us know in the comments.