Ice Arena Rentals
Due to continuing efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19, the Kent State University Ice Arena will remain closed indefinitely.
Please contact Jim Underwood, Associate Director, Ice Arena with questions at 330-672-1138 or email.
Please contact Jim Underwood, Associate Director, Ice Arena with questions at 330-672-1138 or email.
The Kent State Ice Arena offers private rentals for groups of patrons who do not wish to host an event during a designated public session. Whether you’re a team coach wanting some extra practice time or an event organizer looking for an alternative to the traditional company outing, holiday party or school field trip, a private rental is the right option for you
Main Rink: $260/hr (includes skating admission)
Rec Rink: $220/hr (includes skating admission)
Looking for a great event for your school or organization? Book your private skating party with us in November or March which includes:
To book your reservation, call Jim Underwood at 330-672-1138 or email.
The Ice Arena is a very popular place to hold parties. We offer rentals of a private party room, lobby tables and group rates. Birthday parties are held during our public skating sessions, which are typically two hours in length. Pizza is delivered after the first hour of the public session. You may bring your own birthday cake and ice cream; however, any other outside food is prohibited. Plates, napkins, cups and plastic utensils are available at no extra charge.
Fee: $216
Full payment due at time of booking. Located in the front of the Ice Arena, the party room is ideal for celebrations during the public skating sessions. It offers over 300 square feet of private space, but parents and guardians maintain views through the wall-to-wall windows.
Rental includes:
Additional options:
For smaller parties, lobby table rentals may be the best choice. Regardless of party size, there is no deposit required.
Pricing is structured as follows and paid at the close of the party:
* Tables are available at the start of the public session.
Recreational Services offers discounted guest fees for groups with a minimum of 10 people wishing to skate at the Ice Arena. Patrons may pay individually or numbers may be tallied throughout the session and paid by a single individual at the close of the session (determined at the time of reservation.) Please call 330-672-RINK to schedule.