City of Columbia’s Outdoor Ice Skating Rink Opens Thanksgiving Day

November 27, from 5 to 10 p.m., and will remain open until January 19, 2015

Grab your family and friends, and head down to Boyd Plaza for the opening day of Main Street ICE! The City of Columbia’s outdoor ice skating rink, located at the corner of Main and Hampton streets, returns for another year of fun for the whole family.

Main Street ICE opens Thanksgiving Day, November 27, from 5 to 10 p.m., and will remain open until January 19, 2015. Opening day price is $8. The rink will be open from 1 to 10 p.m. the day after Thanksgiving.

The ice rink will be open seven days a week at the following hours of operation:

Monday-Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m.
Friday, 4 to 10 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday, 1 to 9 p.m.

The fee to skate is $10 for adults, $8 for children (age 12 and under) and $8 for active duty military and seniors (55+). The fee includes skate rentals. Group reservations are available for 20 or more only from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday-Thursday.

Main Street ICE will have special operating hours December 15 through January 2, from 12 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and noon to 10 p.m. on Friday.

The rink will be closed on Christmas Day and will be open until 12 a.m. on New Year’s Eve.

Skate for $8 Specials
Mondays
Food Drive Night
Support Harvest Hope Food Bank and bring 3 canned goods or non-perishable food items.

Tuesdays
Government Employee Appreciation Night
Show your employee ID
(Federal, State, City & County)

Wednesdays
Youth Group Night
Bring your youth groups out for fellowship and fun.

Thursdays
College Night
Show your college ID
Represent your school and show your school spirit!

For more information or to reserve your group reservations, please contact the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department at 803-545-3100.