Northland Ice Center

Cincinnati's First Indoor Year-Round Ice Rink

Northland Ice Center opened in summer 1973 as Cincinnati's first indoor year-round ice skating rink. The Reading Road facility hosts learn-to-skate, hockey, figure skating, public skating, and Jr Cyclones partner programming.

Programs for Kids

Programs cover learn-to-skate through league play. Programs include:
- Learn to Skate group classes
- Cincinnati Jr Cyclones partner youth hockey
- Hockey clinics and skill camps
- Figure-skating progression sessions
- Open hockey and stick time
- Public skating sessions (discount admission for ages 12 and under)
- Birthday parties and private events
- Ice rental for tournaments and competitions

What's Included

• Indoor year-round ice sheet (operating since 1973)
• Coaching staff with hockey playing experience
• Skate-rental during public sessions
• Locker rooms and warm spectator viewing
• Reading Road location in northern Cincinnati
• Discount admission for ages 12 and under

Experience

The arena has been the entry point for generations of Cincinnati skaters. Beginners spend Learn to Skate sessions on balance, basic strokes, and stops; older players progress through Jr Cyclones youth hockey teams. Open hockey and stick-time slots give independent players ice availability between league commitments.