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

Cincinnati Bicentennial Opening Outdoor Skating Rink at Sawyer Point

The Grand Opening Celebration of the First National Bank of Cincinnati Skating Rink in the Lazarus Skating Pavilion at Bicentennial Commons, 1988.

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