Welcome to the Free Defiance Ice Skating Rink!
Thank you to Steve & Kelly Grube for donating the community ice skating rink.
Step into a winter wonderland and enjoy free ice skating right here in the heart of our community! Gather your family and friends for an unforgettable experience on the ice, surrounded by holiday lights, music, and the warm spirit of the season.
Defiance Ice Rink Registration Link
Rink Details:
- Location: Kingsburg Park, 102 Auglaize Street, Defiance, OH 43512
**Entrance is located off of Auglaize Street by the pool. Registration attendants are in the building next to the pool - Hours:
- December 7th – December 20th, Thursday & Friday 4 pm – 9 pm, Saturday & Sunday 12 pm – 9 pm
- December 21st – December 31st, Monday – Sunday 12 pm – 9 pm
- *Will be closed on Christmas Day
- *Rink will close after the 4:15 pm on New Year’s Eve.
- Cost: Free admission for all ages
- Skate Rentals: Skates are free for use as well
- You MUST reserve your time slot through the link to guarantee enough skates for everyone. Each time slot is for a 1-hour session. Defiance Ice Rink Registration Link
Safety
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, we have limited capacity, and rules and regulations posted at the rink. Please follow the posted guidelines to ensure an enjoyable time for the whole community.
Rules
- Patrons must wear skates when on ice. Socks are required. No one is permitted on the ice without skates.
- Anyone below the age of 13 should be accompanied by an adult.
- No roughness, excessive speeding, racing, weaving, or human chains. Tag or other games and sticks or pucks are prohibited.
- Please pick up after yourself to keep this beautiful facility clean for others to use.
- No intentional sliding or diving on the ice or kicking or chipping of the ice is permitted.
- No throwing snowballs or any other objects.
- Skaters are not permitted to carry children on the ice.
- No figure skating jumps or spins.
- Beginner and novice skaters should be accompanied on the ice by an adult. Accompanying adult must wear skates.
- No headphones allowed.
- Ice rink exit doors are to remain clear at all times.
- No eating, drinking, or gum chewing is permitted on the ice.
- The use of tobacco products, e-cigs, alcohol, or illegal substances on the ice or on the premises is prohibited.
- Pets are not permitted in the rink area, with the exception of service animals.
- Skate guards may issue time outs to anyone who repeatedly violates rules. Severe infractions may result in suspension from facility use.
Whether you’re gliding with friends, or simply enjoying the holiday atmosphere, our community rink is here for you. Make memories, enjoy the season, and skate into the holidays with us!