The SoKY Ice Rink, sponsored by Wiesemann Orthodontics, is back for our sixth season of frozen fun in Downtown Bowling Green beginning on Friday, November 18th! The 6,000 square foot ice rink accommodates 175 skaters and is located at SoKY Marketplace Pavilion (Corner of 6th and Center). Skate rental is included in the admission fee. Follow us on Facebook and watch out for special event nights! Happy Skating!
Hours of Operation*
Regular Hours
Nov 18-Dec 18 & Jan 1-Jan 8*
Thurs-Sun: 1pm-8pm
Special Holiday Hours
Thanksgiving: 1pm-5pm
Christmas Eve: 1pm-5pm
Christmas Day: 1pm-5pm
School Break Hours
Dec 19-23: 1pm-8pm
Dec 26-31: 1pm-8pm
Closings for Private Events
*Our hours of operation may be changed for private events. Please visit our calendar for the most up-to-date information.
Current Closings
- December 1 – We will be open 1-5 PM and will close for the Nashville Predators G.O.A.L. Program
- December 8 – Closed for a Private Event
The SoKY Ice Rink is located in beautiful downtown Bowling Green, Kentucky at 636 Center Street, under the SoKY Marketplace Pavilion. Free parking is available in the parking garage across the street. The entrance to the parking garage is located on College Street between 7th and 8th Avenues.
Pricing Information
Free skate rental with the price of admission! Skates are given out on a first-come, first-serve basis. If we are out of your size, we will offer you a similar size if available or you can wait until more skates are returned.
Note: child size skates have limited availability.
Cash, Credit and Debit all accepted.
Sales tax included in ticket price.
Note: Tickets provide up to 2 hours of time on the ice. However, heavy volume may lead to shortened skate times.
Adults: $12
Children (Under 12): $10
Children (Under 4): FREE
Large Groups (25 or more):
Large groups must reach out to sokyice@gmail.com for reservations and pricing details.
Season Pass: get unlimited skating for only $100. Pre-purchase available.
Birthday Party Rental
At The Historic 7th Ave Venue
Are you looking for the perfect winter birthday party?
Look no further than SOKY Ice Rink!
Contact sokyice@gmail.com for more details on pricing and availability.
Concessions
Concessions provided by Totally Baked Pretzels.
SoKY Hockey Camp
SOKY Hockey Camp is for beginner to lower-intermediate youth participants to learn and build skills related to playing the sport of ice hockey. Instructors teach all levels of hockey in a fun, exciting, and patient manner.
SOKY Hockey Camp takes place on Saturday Mornings (11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17) from 8-9:20. Equipment pickup and set-up begins at 7:30.
Registration is $60 per child. For families with 2 or more children, registration is $50 per child.
Registration shall be paid via square
Registration will close on 11/13/22 or when we have 40 participants.
Equipment can be rented for no cost; however, we require a $50 check to be held until all equipment is returned at the end of the season. The check will be obtained at equipment rental fitting or the first session. See Below for Details.
Open Hockey
Join us for Open Hockey! Passes are available that include access to all Open Hockey sessions for your age group. These will take place every Saturday from 11/19 to 1/7, including 12/24 and 12/31.
Sessions are on Saturdays as follows:
- 9:30 AM – 10:40 AM – 12 & Under
- 10:50 AM – 12:00 PM – 15 & Under
- 9 PM to 10:30 PM – 16+
Waiver must be on file.
Frequently Asked Questions
636 Center Street under the SoKY Marketplace Pavilion, located behind SKyPAC. There are entrances on Center Street and 6th Street.
There is free parking available in the Pavilion lot, on the street, or in Stadium Park Plaza Garage. There are entrances to the parking garage on 7th Street and 8th Street.
On evenings when SKyPAC is hosting an event, our pavilion parking lot will be CLOSED. The ice rink will still be OPEN. On these evenings, please find parking on the street or Stadium Park Plaza Garage. SkyPAC has the right to tow vehicles from the pavilion parking lot on these evenings.
No, skates are included in the admission price. You are allowed to bring your own if you wish.
$12 for adults, $10 for Kids 12 and Under, Kids Under 4 are free.
Yes, there are a couple of ways to get discounted admission.
WKU Discount: Students get $2 off admission on Thursdays with a valid ID.
Military/Emergency Responders: $2 off admission.
Please see our hours posted above
We will put a weather update on the SoKY Ice Rink Facebook page if there is going to be any impact on our open hours. In the event there is lightning, everyone must exit the rink, return their skates, and get in their cars and wait 30 minutes without lightning before coming back to skate.
Check out our Facebook page or our calendar where we post everything about events.
Sponsorship Opportunities
We are pleased to announce that Wiesemann Orthodontics is our title sponsor!
We still have sponsorship opportunities available at the Gold, Silver, Bronze & Crystal sponsorship levels.
If you are interested in sponsoring SOKY Ice, send us an email to sokyice@gmail.com.
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
