Open daily during the season at Southlands, The Pond Ice Rink is the place to skate in Aurora. It’s located on the southern end of town, just north of Parker and nearby CO-E470.
There is an admission fee to skate, and skate rentals are available for a small charge. It’s open from Thanksgiving week through March 2nd, 2025, weather permitting. Hours do vary from day to day, so it’s best to check online before visiting.
The Sweet Shack Inside Skate Rental Building
The Sweet Shack will warm you up and fill your belly on a cold Aurora day. It’s open whenever the ice rink is open.
Stop by the Sweet Shack for a range of food and drinks, including:
- Hot cocoas
- Hot apple ciders
- Sodas and waters
- Pizza
- Nachos
- Hot salted or cinnamon sugar soft pretzels
- Brownies, cupcakes, cake pops and muffins
- Hand-dipped gourmet caramel apples
- Freeze-dried candy
23975 East Town Square Avenue, Aurora | 970-647-4225 | SweetShackofCO@gmail.com | facebook.com/sweetshackshaveice
After ice skating in Aurora, the Southlands is loaded with restaurants for all tastebuds. It’s a big commercial district, with plenty of shopping and entertainment. Maybe see a matinee movie before your evening ice skating.
Details
Address: 6155 S Main St, Aurora, CO 80016
Phone: 303-627-5000
Season: November – Sunday, March 2, 2025 | Weather permitting
Hours:
- Monday-Thursday: 4 pm – 9 pm
- Friday: 4 pm – 10 pm
- Saturday: 11 am – 10 pm
- Sunday: 11 am – 7 pm
Special Holiday and School Holiday Hours are as follows:
- Dec 23, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31: 11 am-10 pm
- Dec 24: 11 am – 7 pm
- Dec 25: 1 pm – 10 pm
