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Ice Skating in South Florida: Rinks Where Families Glide All Year

Ice skating in the tropics sounds improbable, yet South Florida keeps several rinks cold. Here is where families in Miami-Dade and Broward can skate all year.

By Nanci Gilbert, PA September 28, 2026
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In the middle of December, the idea of ice skating feels almost tropical. And yet some of the happiest winter afternoons in South Florida happen indoors, on real ice. The region has public rinks from West Kendall to Pompano Beach, and a family session is a classic low-key outing with zero sand involved.

Miami: Miami Ice Arena

Miami Ice Arena on Hammocks Boulevard in West Kendall is the rink serving Miami-Dade, with two sheets of ice and public skating sessions most days. It is the easiest answer for families south of the county line, and the public sessions are designed for recreational skaters.

Broward: Pines Ice Arena

In Pembroke Pines, Pines Ice Arena at 12425 Taft Street runs a busy schedule of public sessions, skating lessons, and hockey. Its location makes it a natural stop for families across Miramar, Pembroke Pines, and western Broward.

Broward: Florida Panthers IceDen

The Florida Panthers practice at the IceDen in Coral Springs, and the twin NHL-regulation sheets are open for public skating too. Watching a practice skater glide across a full sheet is half the entertainment.

Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach

Baptist Health IcePlex operates from the Fort Lauderdale War Memorial, a historic auditorium turned rink, and The Rink on the Beach in Pompano Beach, also known as Glacier Ice and Snow, offers another year-round sheet near the coast.

What new skaters should know

Arrive a little early to rent skates, and check the public session schedule online before you go, because lessons and events can shift hours. Gloves, socks, and a light jacket make the experience far more comfortable, even in December.

How Nanci can guide you

Nanci spends her days matching South Florida families with homes, and she knows the neighborhoods near the activities families love. If ice rinks, parks, or the broadwalk should be part of your family's map, she can guide you to the right communities.

Nanci Gilbert, PA is a South Florida realtor who guides growing families, sellers, and buyers across Miami-Dade and Broward. Questions about this topic? She answers every message within one business day.