The telltale chill of winter is in the air, but that doesn't mean you should hibernate for the cold months. With freezing temperatures and fresh powder come opportunities to skate, sled and tube in a magical winter wonderland in Hamilton County, Indiana. Here is a list of indoor and outdoor ice skating rinks and sledding and tubing hills in Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield and beyond.

Ice Skating

The Ice at Carter Green

Skate around the Ice at Carter Green, located in the center of the Carmel Christkindlmarkt. The ice rink will be open through mid-February. Purchase advance tickets online.

Dates and Hours of Operation

Nov. 19 – 30 / Thursday - Friday, 4 – 9 p.m. / Saturday - Sunday, 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. / Closed Monday - Wednesday for private rentals.
Closed Thanksgiving Day.

Nov. 23 / 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Dec. 1 – 18 / Thursday - Friday, 4 – 9 p.m. / Saturday - Sunday, 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. / Closed Monday - Wednesday for private rentals.

Dec. 19 – 31 / Monday - Sunday, 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Dec. 24 / 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Closed Christmas Day.

Jan. 1-4 / Monday - Sunday, 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Jan. 5 – Feb. 26 / Thursday - Friday, 4 – 9 p.m. / Saturday - Sunday, 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. / Closed Monday - Wednesday for private rentals.
Closed Jan. 9 - 12.

 

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Noblesville Ice Plaza at the Commons

Don't miss the outdoor ice rink during Holidays at the Hill at Federal Hill Commons  in downtown Noblesville.

Dates and Hours of Operation

Nov. 19 – Dec. 22 / Wednesday - Friday, 5 – 9 p.m. / Saturday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. / Sunday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. 

Dec. 23 - Jan. 9 / Monday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. / Sunday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

 

Indoor Ice Skating

If you don’t want to ice skate outdoors, glide on over to the Carmel Ice Skadium, The Arctic Zone in Westfield or Fuel Tank at Fishers, three classic rinks with public skating available. Individuals of all ages and experience levels can hit the ice. For a twist, check out cosmic skating nights with special lighting and music.

 

Sledding

Koteewi Run Seasonal Slopes

Strawtown Koteewi Park’s winter attraction, Koteewi Run Seasonal Slopes, opens in December (weather permitting). This is central Indiana’s only groomed snow tubing hill. Travel the length of more than two football fields down the hill and ride the tow line back to the top.

Dates and Hours of Operation
NOTE: Reservations have been suspended through January.

Feb. 4 - 20 / Monday - Thursday, 5 - 9 p.m. / Friday, 5 - 10 p.m. / Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. / Sunday 1 - 8 p.m.

Feb. 21, Presidents’ Day / 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Feb. 22 - 28 / Monday - Thursday, 5 - 9 p.m. / Friday, 5 - 10 p.m. / Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. / Sunday 1 - 8 p.m.

 

Sledding Hills

Grab your sled and head to Flat Fork Creek Park to enjoy the 60-foot sledding hill. Other local favorites include Simon Moon Park in Westfield and Forest Park in Noblesville.

For more events and things to do this winter in Hamilton County, Indiana visit our events calendar or check out our guide to the holidays. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.