Ten ice skating facilities made our list for 2026, located in Troy, Fraser, Allen Park, Detroit, St Clair Shores, Royal Oak, Farmington Hills, Bloomfield Township, Southgate, and Dearborn. These venues include civic arenas, skating clubs, and seasonal rinks, with ratings ranging from 4.0 to 4.5. The facilities provide a mix of public skating, competitive training, and family-oriented winter activities.
Our rankings are based on a calculation of the venue rating multiplied by the logarithm of the review count, with no paid placements.
1. Buffalo Wild Wings Arena
Located in Troy, this facility holds a 4.3 rating from 682 reviews. It features four rinks used for public skating, competitions, and fund raising. Visitors mention the helpful staff and the availability of skate rentals and a well stocked equipment store.
2. Big Boy Arena
This Fraser venue has a 4.0 rating based on 863 reviews. Recent feedback highlights issues with cleanliness, including dirty glass enclosures and a smell compared to a gym locker, as well as damaged floor boards and difficult parking.
3. Frank J Lada Civic Arena
With a 4.5 rating from 340 reviews, this Allen Park arena is recommended for training. One visitor noted that watching school games here feels similar to watching the NHL due to the atmosphere.
4. The Rink at Campus Martius
This Detroit destination is a seasonal winter event for families and is highly recommended for taking pictures. It maintains a 4.5 rating from 332 reviews, though visitors should be prepared to pay for parking.
5. St Clair Shores Civic Arena
Visitors appreciate the $3 price and the presence of a concession stand at this St Clair Shores facility. It has a 4.5 rating from 281 reviews, with guests noting the quality of the ice and the unpretentious crowd.
6. John Lindell Ice Arena
Located in Royal Oak with a 4.3 rating from 337 reviews, this arena offers easy access to major roads and freeways. Guests are advised to bring their own food and beverages as the concession stand has been closed during some visits.
7. Suburban Ice-Farmington Hills
This Farmington Hills facility has a 4.3 rating from 264 reviews. One reviewer noted that one rink is not accessible for special needs strollers or wheelchairs, and viewing is limited to the upstairs area rather than stands near the ice.
8. Detroit Skating Club
Based in Bloomfield Township, this club has a 4.3 rating from 232 reviews. It is described as a nice rink with clean facilities, good ice, and a recently patched parking lot and road.
9. Southgate Arena
Southgate Arena holds a 4.1 rating from 276 reviews. It is described as a good rink where children enjoy playing.
10. Dearborn Ice Skating Center
This Dearborn center features two sheets of ice and a usually open concession stand. With a 4.4 rating from 162 reviews, it is noted for having plenty of parking, clean bathrooms, and heaters that are used when needed.
How we ranked these
Our list is compiled using a formula that weights the average user rating against the total volume of feedback. For more details, see our methodology.