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Where to find outdoor ice skating rinks in Columbus

When the temperatures dip below freezing, grab your ice skates and get ready to glide around three outdoor rinks this winter.

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Take in sunset views while you ice skate at Coffman Park. | Photo by @dublinohio

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Grab your skates and bundle up, because we have three outdoor ice rinks for you to try.

Riverside Crossing Park Ice Skating Rink, 6625 Riverside Dr.

The rink is open for the season, and admission and skate rentals are $12. Pro tip: Head over to Bridge Park after you skate, which is a mile away, for shopping and dining options.

Coffman Park Ice Rink, 5200 Emerald Pkwy.

This outdoor rink is open daily when temperatures are below freezing for multiple days in a row. Admission is free, but guests must bring their own skates.

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Who are you taking skating with you? | Photo by @dublinohio

Obetz Ice Rink, 4390 Lancaster Ave.

The rink will open after a week of freezing temperatures. Obetz residents can skate for free, while non-residents can pay $5 cash for admission. Each resident can also bring two guests to skate for free. The rink is open daily, weather permitting.

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