Ice rinks and skating around Royal Oak, MI offer two distinct settings: a seasonal rink at Centennial Commons and a year-round arena in Hazel Park. The Rink at Royal Oak, at 211 Williams St, Royal Oak, MI, has a 60-by-90-foot skating surface bordered by Third and Troy Streets. Its documented 2024–2025 season ran from November 22 to February 16, with music, lighting, special events and offers. One reviewer specifically praised the music and colorful lights.
Hazel Park Ice Arena, at 1555 E Woodward Heights Blvd, Hazel Park, adds two NHL-sized ice rinks, a gym and a concessions area. It is home to the Little Caesars Hockey Club, International Stars Youth Hockey and various high school clubs. Its listed facility hours extend to 10 p.m. every day, with earlier openings on weekends.
The ratings are close: The Rink at Royal Oak scores 4.1 from 16 Google reviews, while Hazel Park Ice Arena scores 4.0 from 223. Both list wheelchair-accessible entrances and parking. Parking options differ: the seasonal rink lists free and paid garages plus paid street and lot parking; Hazel Park Ice Arena lists a free parking lot.
4.1(16)· Google4.1 out of 5 from 16 reviews (Google rating)
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The Rink at Royal Oak is a seasonal ice rink at Centennial Commons in downtown Royal Oak, MI, bordered by Third and Troy Streets. Its listed address is 211 Williams St, Royal Oak, MI 48067. Established in 2022, the rink returned for its third consecutive season on November 22, 2024, with that season scheduled to close on February 16, 2025. The skating surface measures 60 by 90 feet and is provided by Ice Rink Events.
The listed three-month season included music, lighting, special events and offers alongside skating. Available parking options include both free and paid garage parking, as well as paid lot and street parking. The rink also lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance and wheelchair-accessible parking. Its supplied Google listing shows a 4.1 rating from 16 reviews. The season dates provided describe the 2024–2025 run, rather than a current operating schedule.
