Skating Rinks in Arkansas
33 rinks across 30 cities
Arkansas has 33 skating rinks spread across 30 cities and towns, offering both roller skating and ice skating options for residents and visitors. Little Rock leads the state with three rinks, including Arkansas Skatium, which holds a 4.4-star rating from over 1,596 reviewers and remains the most reviewed rink in the directory. Fort Smith follows with two rinks serving the western border region near Oklahoma, while smaller communities like Bentonville in the northwest, Benton just south of Little Rock, Cabot in Lonoke County, and Blytheville in the Mississippi Delta each maintain a local rink. Even towns as small as Amity and Caddo Valley in the Ouachita region keep at least one rink running, giving most of the state reasonable driving access.
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Kirby Roller Rink
Amity, Arkansas
Benton Skate Center
Benton, Arkansas
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Great Day! Skate Place
Bentonville, Arkansas
Skateland Skating Center
Blytheville, Arkansas
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Joyland Skating Center
Cabot, Arkansas
Crystal Palace Skate Center
Caddo Valley, Arkansas
Conway Roller Rink
Conway, Arkansas
Skateland
Cornerville, Arkansas
Hot Wheels Skating Center Rink
El Dorado, Arkansas
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Starlight Skatium
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Skating Star
Forrest City, Arkansas
Crystal Palace Skating Center
Fort Smith, Arkansas
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Jack's Fort Smith Skateland Inc
Fort Smith, Arkansas
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Skate Mania LLC
Harrison, Arkansas
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Heber Springs Rollercade
Heber Springs, Arkansas
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Ready Set Skate
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Skateland of Hot Springs
Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas
Faithful Servant Ministries
Huntsville, Arkansas
Family Fun Central
Jonesboro, Arkansas
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Arkansas Skatium
Little Rock, Arkansas
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BUKANAS SKATING EVENT CENTER
Little Rock, Arkansas
Skateworld Family Fun Center
Little Rock, Arkansas
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The Goat/The Rink
Monticello, Arkansas
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Playland Bowling & Skating Rink
Morrilton, Arkansas
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Retro Skate Rink
Mountain Home, Arkansas
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U.S. Roller Rink
Newport, Arkansas
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Skatelands
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
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Russellville Skate Station
Russellville, Arkansas
Searcy Thrills on Wheels
Searcy, Arkansas
Skate Connection - Ice and Roller Skating Rinks in Sherwood AR
Sherwood, Arkansas
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Roller City
Springdale, Arkansas
Wheels In Motion
Van Buren, Arkansas
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Wynne Skateland
Wynne, Arkansas
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Skating in Arkansas is overwhelmingly an indoor pursuit, shaped by humid subtropical summers where July highs routinely sit in the low 90s and by mild but unpredictable winters that rule out reliable outdoor ice. As a result, the vast majority of skating rinks in Arkansas are climate-controlled roller floors, and roller skating has a much deeper cultural footprint here than ice skating. Dedicated ice surfaces are rare and tend to be concentrated in the Little Rock metro area, while the rest of the state — from the Ozarks in the north to the Delta in the east and the Ouachitas in the southwest — leans almost entirely on quad and inline roller venues. Seasonal pop-up outdoor ice rinks sometimes appear in downtown areas during the holiday season, but they are temporary and weather-dependent rather than a year-round option.
Most skating rinks in Arkansas keep limited weekday hours and rely on Friday night, Saturday, and Sunday afternoon public sessions as their core business. Typical Friday and Saturday evening sessions run from about 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., with family matinees on Saturday and Sunday afternoons from roughly 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission across the state generally falls between $7 and $12 per skater, with rental skates included or available for a small additional fee — pricing that runs noticeably lower than coastal markets. Many rinks offer birthday party packages, homeschool skate days, glow nights, and adult-only sessions. Group lessons for beginners and basic skating coaching are commonly available at the larger Little Rock and Fort Smith locations.
To find what you need, scroll down to browse the full list of skating rinks in Arkansas, or use the search to filter by city such as Little Rock, Fort Smith, or Bentonville. Click any individual rink listing to see its full address, current operating hours, public skate schedule, contact details, and visitor reviews. Because rink schedules in Arkansas frequently shift around private events, school breaks, and seasonal hours, it is always a good idea to check the rink's own website or call ahead before driving out, especially for weekday sessions or holiday weekends when hours can change on short notice.