Lock 3 Winterblast Ice Rink
Holiday ice skating in Akron, Ohio • Downtown Akron's Winterblast rink at Lock 3 — with ice bumper cars and ice bikes alongside the skating.

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Plan your visit
Downtown parking decks surround Lock 3 and meters are free after 6 PM on weekdays and all weekend. Beyond skating, Winterblast runs ice bumper cars, ice bikes, igloo rentals and Archie the Talking Snowman — book the add-ons ahead on busy weekends.
What makes this rink distinctive
Akron winters at Lock 3, next to the Civic Theatre on the old canal: the renovated park pairs its rink with bumper cars and bikes on the ice, holiday displays in the Main Street storefronts, and crowds that can hit a thousand skaters on a weekend.
Official tickets and session information
Schedules, prices and closures can change. Check the venue's own site before setting out.
Season status: City of Akron publishes Winterblast for November 27, 2026 – February 15, 2027; prices not yet posted.
Visitor reviews
See what other skaters say about this rink: Google Maps — Lock 3 Park · Tripadvisor — Lock 3