Ice Skating is fun
If you are going to be in Columbus this winter - Ice Skating is something you can do inside and out. It is a great way to enjoy the winter weather and get some exercise.
This is by no means an exhaustive list of venues, which offer ice skating - but it is a start. I would recommend - if you plan to check them out that you call or check the links prior to heading out - as times, availability and pricing may change - with the weather or otherwise.
The Chiller has skating at 4 Columbus locations. It is perfect for when the weather is not the best outside - at the Chiller you skate inside. I have been to the Easton location and the skating is very nice and there is a snack bar area. It is also located very near Easton mall and all of the shopping and dinning - which would be great for afterwards.
The Columbus Zoo also has outdoor ice skating - which opens at 4 pm daily and is free with the Zoo admission. They also offer skate rental. The rink is very close to the main entrance and is not as large as a full size or even half size rink at the Chiller - but it is still loads of fun.
The OSU ice rink also has open skate times - they vary per month and this link will take you to the December schedule - if you are traveling with young child - please not many of their open skates are 18 and over. Parking is also an issue in the Campus area - so you might want to call ahead to verify where it is best to park. The Campus area is locatednear downtown and it is a reasonable bus ride. Also the South Campus Gateway is a great place to stop and enjoy a meal before or after. There are many new and interesting restaurant located in the gateway.
Happy Skating!
