Rotary Rink Extended Holiday Hours

12.22.25

Jackie Jonmaire

Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza is a free, open-to-the-public ice-skating rink in Downtown Buffalo. The 2025-26 Ice-Skating Season is Presented by Community Bank. Special thanks to our media sponsor and partner, The Buffalo News.

Rotary Rink is weather dependent. If the air temperature reaches 45 degrees, please call (716) 854-RINK or (716) 856-3150 to check the rink’s status before you come Downtown to skate. ​ Visit our Facebook page​ for additional information. Rotary Rink is Downtown Buffalo’s free and open-to-the-public outdoor ice-skating rink, located at the corner of Main and Chippewa Streets at Fountain Plaza. Rotary Rink opened in 1991, the result of ten years of planning and design.

Regular Hours of Operation

Monday: Closed / Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 11a-2p, 5p-9p / Saturday: 11a-9p / Sunday: 11a-6p

Last ice-skate rental 30 minutes prior to closing

2025-2026 Special Holiday Hours

December 22-23: 11a-9p
December 24: 11a-2p
December 25: closed
December 26: 11a-9p
December 29-30: 11a-9p
December 31: 11a-1a
January 1: 11a-6p
January 2: 11am-9p
January 19: 11am-9p
February 16-20: 11a-9p

Amenities Ice skate rental is available for $2 for children and $3 for adults. Skate rentals end 30 minutes before closing. Snacks and beverages are available for purchase at the Rotary Rink concession stand. Profits from concession sales support the rink’s operation.