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Houston's only outdoor skating rink returns!

The Green Mountain Energy Ice Rink is closed for the season. Thank you Houston for making this another successful year!

While the ice rink is closed, The Rink: Rolling at Discovery Green is open for a limited time only. 

Feb 10 – March 12. $12 plus tax. (Roller Skates included) 

Purchase tickets now!

Your support helps Discovery Green provide free cultural entertainment and maintains the beauty of this 12-acre oasis.  

 

 

Glide beneath the glittering lights of downtown Houston and discover the holiday magic on Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green! 

  • Skaters must sign a waiver online after purchasing tickets. E-tickets will not be sent until the waiver is completed.
  • All skaters must have a pre-purchased ticket to enter the venue. (Skating guests under the age of 12 may have one parent or guardian accompany them.)

Have questions about the ice rink?

We have answers at discoverygreen.com/ice-faq.

Hours of operations

Monday – Friday: 5-10 pm (Fridays open until 11pm)
Saturday & HISD School Holidays*: 11 am-11 pm
Sunday: 11 am – 8 pm
Thanksgiving Day: 11 am – 11 pm
Christmas & New Year’s Eve: 11 am-7 pm
Christmas & New Year’s Day: 1-7 pm
*HISD school holidays include: Nov. 21-25; Dec. 22-30; Jan. 2-6 & 16

On Dec. 18 and Jan. 15 the rink will close to the public at 5 pm. The last ticket sales are at 3:30 pm

Tickets

Regular Admissions:

$17 admission (plus tax), skate rental included

Cheap Skate Mondays:

$8 (plus tax), skate rental included. (Select Mondays only.)

Ticket sales support Discovery Green Conservancy, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that depends on the generosity of park visitors and other friends to maintain the park and to fund free events held here every year.

The ice rink may be closed or delayed at times due to weather conditions. Call 713.434.RINK (7465) for updates and check www.discoverygreen.com for closures and other delays. Guests holding tickets will be notified via email and their tickets refunded if weather closures are necessary at their reserved times.

DISCOUNTS: Discounted tickets must be purchased onsite. If desired time slot is full there may be a wait.

Green Mountain Energy Discounts
Employees and customers receive $2 discount. Proof of current billing or employee identification required for entry.

Bank of America Discounts
Customers and employees receive $2 discount. Proof of customer card, billing or employee identification required for entry.

Forever Green Members
Discovery Green members  receive $2 discount. Proof of member card required for entry. Maximum 5 family members.

First responders & Military
Receive $2 discount for up to 5 people; must show valid I.D.

Spend the holidays at Discovery Green!

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Skating Rink

Ice Rink Events, a Houston-based designer, manufacturer, installer, and operator of ice rinks around the globe, transforms Kinder Lake’s model boat basin into a holiday skating destination each winter season at the park. The expanded rink uses equipment that runs on renewable energy and even the ice rink border is made from recycled plastic materials. Open Nov 11, 2022 – Jan 29, 2023. Purchase tickets at discoverygreen.com/ice.

Hours of operations
Monday – Friday: 5-10 pm (Fridays open until 11pm)
Saturday & HISD School Holidays*: 11 am-11 pm
Sunday: 11 am – 8 pm
Thanksgiving Day: 11 am – 11 pm
Christmas & New Year’s Eve: 11 am-7 pm
Christmas & New Year’s Day: 1-7 pm
*HISD school holidays include: Nov. 21-25; Dec. 22-30; Jan. 2-6 & 16
On Dec. 18 and Jan. 15 the rink will close to the public at 5 pm. The last ticket sales are at 3:30 pm

Do You Discovery Green?

Be a hero to this natural landscape that has stood to support your moments of play, exploration, and even civic engagement. You rely on these beautiful 12 acres for your wellbeing. And with your help it can support the community’s needs and environmental health.