Riverfront Rink at Sawyer Point
When the skating rink was built for the 1988 Bicentennial, it was the largest waterfront skating surface in North America. This rink now hosts free wellness programs like skating lessons, DJed sessions for families, summer camp, workshops and group fitness, and adult skates. Throughout the year you’ll find skaters enjoying the park setting and taking in the riverfront breeze.
Hours:
The Skating Building will be operating every weekend offering concessions, games and rec equipment, and free rental skates May 31 - Oct 18
Friday 6-10pm (teen-centric in June, July & August)
Saturday 2-10pm
Sunday 2-6pm
Additionally we host special events through the month and a number of DJs, performers, and community groups.
Rink is accessible daily during park hours 6a-11p (bring your own skates)
Outside of skating building operating hours, you can access the restrooms through the door on the pickleball side of the building.
Skate Rentals: FREE during open skates and special events. Daily visitors: bring your own skates
Skating Surface: Polished Concrete
Address: 925 Riverside Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Located between Montgomery Inn at the Boathouse and Pickleball Courts
Parking:
Bicentennial Commons lot - $5
799 E Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati OH 45202
International Friendship Park Parking Lot - Free when available
1135 Riverside Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Metered Street Parking:
Along Riverside Drive
RedBike station located at Friendship Park lot


















































Skaters bring their own skates to the park for fitness, meetups, and even roller derby practice - both Cincinnati Roller Girls and Cincinnati Junior Roller Girls hold practice at the outdoor rink.
Skating at the Outdoor Rink
Upcoming Events
The Grand Opening Celebration of the First National Bank of Cincinnati Skating Rink in the Lazarus Skating Pavilion at Bicentennial Commons, 1988.