The Future of Skating in OTR: Updates on The Hub & Findlay Community Center
Cincinnati’s first new skating rink in decades
The City of Cincinnati will be breaking ground on a new roller rink within the Findlay Community Center. The 60,000-square-foot facility is set to open in the fall of 2026. Here’s what you should know:
The new rink within the Findlay Community Center will be located just two blocks north of the current facility on the site of what is now Findlay Playground
The plans are impressive and include:
a dedicated 10,000 sq ft roller rink
community rooms
a workout room
gymnasium
track
indoor aquatics
green space
park space
Pending final vote of approval from City Council, construction on the new community center begins in May and is expected to finish within 18 months.
The Hub as a Community Health Center
The current OTR CRC skating rink (aka The Hub) will become space for affordable and accessible medical and dental care offered by Crossroad Health Center. Construction will begin in May 2025 to convert the existing rink to a the health center. It closes for programs on May 23rd.
Currently, we intend to fully enjoy our remaining time with the longstanding rink. It’s now open M-F noon-2pm & 5-7pm, Saturday mornings 10am-2pm, and for our special events.
WakeNSkate the first Saturday morning of each month
Timeline
May - October 2025 our programs transition to the Riverfront Rink at Sawyer Point
November 2025 - May 2026 we will move into the indoor skating rink at Winton Hills CRC
May-October 2026 our programs transition to the Riverfront Rink at Sawyer Point
Fall 2026 New Findlay Community Center Rink Opening
OTR CRC Transition Plan
The Cincinnati Recreation Commission presented the Over-the-Rhine (OTR) Transition Plan in the February 24, 2025 OTR Community Council meeting and prepared a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) that can be found here.
