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Howard Park Ice Trail and Pond

Holiday ice skating in South Bend, Indiana • A 16,000 sq ft ice trail with hills and curves plus a skating pond, in South Bend's riverfront Howard Park — rentals included in admission.

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Skating seasonNovember 27, 2026 – March 2027 (the specific March closing day has not been published)

AdmissionAges 18+ $11; ages 3–17 $8. All admissions $5 on Tuesdays, except during the Dec 19 – Jan 2 holiday window.

Skate rentalsIncluded free with admission.

Session hoursTimed sessions run through the day — weekend starts from morning to evening; reserve a start time on the official site.

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📍 Howard Park, 219 S. St. Louis Blvd., South Bend, IN 46601

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Plan your visit

Book a timed session online before you go — the trail runs in starts through the day. Lockers run $2–$3, skate aids and railings help beginners, and the Howard Park Public House sits right at the park for food and cocoa after.

What makes this rink distinctive

Most rinks are a sheet; Howard Park is a journey — a refrigerated trail that rolls over a bridge and loops the playground, with a calm pond attached for first-timers. At $5 on Tuesdays it may be the best skating deal in Indiana.

Official tickets and session information

Schedules, prices and closures can change. Check the venue's own site before setting out.

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Information checked: 2026-10-22. Read source ↗
Season status: 2026–27 season published by the venue: November 27, 2026 – March 2027.

Visitor reviews

See what other skaters say about this rink: Google Maps · Tripadvisor — Howard Park