True Coloradans aren't afraid of winter weather -- We embrace it! Whether it's skiing, sledding, or ice skating, we want to be out in it!

Here's our list of 10 best places in the Denver metro area for outdoor ice skating. From Boulder all the way down to Parker, we've got you covered! So bundle up the kids, stop at the hot chocolate hut, and hit up one of these old-fashioned ice skating rinks near you!

Boulder | Winter Skate

[gallery columns="2" size="large" ids="27911,27912"] Where: Teahouse Plaza | 1780 13th Street, Boulder When: December 2017–February 2018 Cost: $10/adult | $9/child | $8/seniors/students/military | $4/kids under 3 (prices include skate rental!) More info available here!

Louisville | Winter Skate

[caption id="attachment_27910" align="aligncenter" width="865"]ice skating Image courtesy of Boulder Creek Events[/caption] Where: Steinbaugh Pavilion | 824 Front Street, Louisville When: November 2017–February 2018 Cost: $10/adult | $9/child | $8/seniors/students/military | $4/kids under 3 (prices include skate rental!) More info available here!

Denver | Downtown Rink at Skyline Park

[caption id="attachment_27915" align="aligncenter" width="627"]ice skating Image courtesy of denver.org[/caption] Where: Skyline Park | 16th and Arapahoe, Denver, CO 80202 When: November 22–February 14 Cost: Free to skate | $6–8/skate rental More info available here!

Denver International Airport | Ice Skating Rink

[gallery columns="2" size="large" ids="27916,27917"] Where: Denver International Airport Plaza | 8500 Peña Blvd. Denver CO 80249 | Outside the Westin Hotel When: November 24–January 7 Cost: Free More info available here!

Aurora | The Pond at Southlands

[gallery columns="2" size="large" ids="27919,27918"] Where: Southlands | 6155 S Main St #260, Aurora, CO 80016 When: November 18–Late February Cost: $8.50/person | $2.50/skate rental More info available here!

Parker | Ice Trail at Discovery Park

[gallery columns="2" size="large" ids="27922,27923"] Where: Discovery Park | 20115 E. Mainstreet, Parker When: Beginning November 24 Cost: $8/adults | $6/child 10 and under | $4/skate rental More info available here!

Castle Rock | Rink at the Rock

[gallery columns="2" size="large" ids="27926,27927"] Where: White Pavilion | 414 Perry Street, Castle Rock, CO 80104 When: November 18–February 19 Cost: $8/adult | $6/child 11 and under | $3/skate rental More info available here!

Centennial | Ice Skating at the Cube

[caption id="attachment_27930" align="aligncenter" width="1024"]ice skating Image courtesy of The Denver Figure Skating Club[/caption] Where: The Streets at SouthGlenn | 6851 S. Gaylord St, Centennial, Colorado 80122 When: November 2017–January 2018 Cost: $7/adult | $4/children ages 4–12 | $5/seniors/students/military | $3/skate rental More info available here!

Lakewood | The Rink at Belmar

[caption id="attachment_27935" align="aligncenter" width="1024"]ice skating Image courtesy of Belmar's Facebook page[/caption] Where: Belmar | 464 S. Teller St., Lakewood, CO 80226 When: November 16–January 7 Cost: $9.50/adult | $7.50/child | $5/military (prices include skate rental!) More info available here!

Evergreen | Evergreen Lake

ice skating Where: Evergreen Lake House | 29612 Upper Bear Creek Rd, Evergreen, CO 80439 When: December 16–TBD Cost: TBD More info available here!
What local ice skating rinks did we miss? Please share in the comments below! And upload your ice skating pics HERE.
Featured image courtesy of The Denver Figure Skating Club.

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