Lit holiday tree covered in red bows with a neon New Albany, Ohio sign at the city's holiday lighting
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New Albany Ice Rink at Hinson Amphitheater

New Albany's first real-ice outdoor rink opens Nov. 22 at Hinson Amphitheater in the village center and stays through Feb. 28.

170 E Dublin Granville Rd, New Albany, OH 43054

Nov. 22 to Feb. 28: Thu and Fri 5 to 9 p.m.; Sat noon to 9 p.m.; Sun noon to 8 p.m.; Mon to Wed private rentals.

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Why New Albany Ice Rink at Hinson Amphitheater why was this picked

New Albany is opening its first outdoor ice rink inside Hinson Amphitheater this winter, running Nov. 22 through Feb. 28. Opening day pairs a Santa Skate from noon to 4:30 p.m. with the city tree lighting in Rose Run Park, and a Hanukkah Skate follows on Dec. 6 with the menorah lighting. Public hours are Thursday and Friday 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday noon to 9 and Sunday noon to 8, and the rink is closed Monday through Wednesday. Themed skates cost $15 with skate rental.

  • Opening day Nov. 22 with a Santa Skate
  • $15 admission includes skate rental
  • Walkable to Market Square and Rose Run Park

Know before you go

The New Albany Ice Rink at Hinson Amphitheater is the first outdoor real-ice rink in New Albany, and it ranks third on our best ice skating rinks list.

The amphitheater is at 170 E. Dublin Granville Rd in the village center. Special dates include the Nov. 22 Santa Skate and a Hanukkah Skate on Dec. 6. The city's holiday lighting page carries the latest schedule.

Parking
Village center lots near Market Square and the library.
Reservations
Walk up for public skating; private rentals Monday through Wednesday.
Tip
Come early on opening day: Santa skates at noon and the village tree is lit at dusk.

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