The Rink at Wade Oval

Take winter out for a spin on the fresh ice at The Rink at Wade Oval!

Immerse yourself in a world of frosty enchantment right in the heart of University Circle. From exciting programming to unforgettable moments, our rink is not just ice – it's an experience.

While Holiday CircleFest isn't returning this year, we're bringing fan favorites to the Rink this year including horse-drawn carriage rides, movie nights, and more.

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Hours & Admission

Please note the new ticket prices for the 2023-24 season. All tickets include skate rentals.

• $5 before 5:00 p.m.
• $10 after 5:00 p.m. (includes access to special programming - see schedule below)

The Rink is open Friday, December 1 through Sunday, February 25.

• Fridays-Sundays, 1:00-8:00 p.m.
• Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
• MLK Day, 1:00 - 8:00 p.m.
• President's Day, 1:00-8:00 p.m.
• Christmas Day & New Year's Day, CLOSED

Open DAILY, December 17 through December 31 from 1:00-8:00 p.m.

After 5:00 PM December Programming

Programming is subject to change

• Saturday, December 2 - Balloon Art with Flower the Elf | Holiday Trolley featuring GCRTA
• Sunday, December 3 - Horse & Carriage Rides
• Friday, December 8 - Horse & Carriage Rides
• Sunday, December 10 - Horse & Carriage Rides
• Friday, December 15 - Face Painting with Nana Claus
• Saturday, December 16 - Pictures with Santa
• Friday, December 22 - Horse & Carriage Rides
• Saturday, December 23 - Movie Night | Pictures with Elsa
• Friday, December 29 - Movie Night | Pictures with Rudolph
• Saturday, December 30 - Comedy Night

Learn-to-Skate Lessons

New to ice skating? Learn how at The Rink at Wade Oval. Free lessons will take place at The Rink each Saturday from 1:00-2:00 p.m., beginning Saturday, December 9. No need to pre-register; simply show up and enjoy!

Work in University Circle?

Every Friday during The Rink season, show your badge or business card for FREE skating from 2:00-4:30 PM!

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By Car

University Circle is easily accessible by car from all directions. For driving directions to our University Circle Visitor Center use Google Maps to map your own route. Before you leave, check our Map for available parking locations and our Transportation Alerts Page.

Public Transit

Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) operates six (6) bus routes, plus the Euclid Avenue Health Line (bus rapid transit) and the Red Line (heavy rail) routes to and through the district. Use the Transit app for real-time bus and train info on the go and to purchase your ticket.

Parking

The VA has kindly offered free parking on floors 3 and 4 of their parking garage located on the corner of Magnolia Drive and E. 105th Street.

Free metered street parking is available after 6:00 PM and all weekend, otherwise there is a fee. Some meters are coin operated.

Museum garages around Wade Oval are available for a fee.

The BlueLink connects Wade Oval, Uptown, Little Italy, Coventry and provides access to the Little Italy - University Circle Rapid Station. BlueLink shuttles arrive every 30 minutes 6:30am - 6:00pm (Mon-Fri).

The GreenLink connects the Cedar-University Circle Rapid Station to the University Hospitals and CWRU campuses. GreenLink service runs on a continuous loop between CWRU North and South campuses, with arrivals approximately every 30 minutes during operating hours and 20-minute peak service (Mon-Fri) between 6:30am - 10:00am and 4:00pm - 6:30pm.

Click here to view CircleLink schedule and route information.