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The Frank Southern Ice Arena is open Oct. 10, 2025 through Feb. 22, 2026. General admission public ice skating is offered during scheduled times. Call the Splash & Skate Hotline at 812-349-3741 for facility open hours and special events.
Staff
Sports Facility/Program Manager: Chris Hamric, 812-349-3740 or email chris.hamric@bloomington.in.gov.
Sports Specialist: Alec Curry, 812-349-3740 or email alec.curry@bloomington.in.gov
Bus Line
Bloomington Transit #7 drops at North and Henderson Streets. Frank Southern Ice Arena is located at 2100 S. Henderson St., Bloomington, Indiana 474001
Accessibility
Power-operated entry doors; six designated accessible parking spaces in the asphalt parking lot off Henderson Street. Approximately 120' on an asphalt surface from the farthest accessible parking space to the entry door. Designated spectator seating platform on northwest side of arena for people using wheelchairs or other mobility assistance devices. Acessible restrooms.
General Admission Public Skating
Public skating is available only during these scheduled times, Oct. 10, 2025 through Feb. 22, 2026
- Monday through Thursday: Noon-2 p.m.
- Friday: 6-7:30 p.m.
- Saturday: 8:45-11:45 p.m.
- Sunday: 1:45-3 p.m.
Admission Fees, Economy Passes, Skate Sharpening
- General admission $7/person
- Skate rental $3
- New skate sharpening: $10
- Skate sharpening: $6 and $7 (immediate service)
- Economy Pass: $85 for 10 admissions, includes skate rental
Holiday Public Skating
The Frank Southern Ice Arena is open for general admission public skating for extended hours during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
Admission: $7/person; ages 4 yrs. and younger admitted free, + $3 skate rental
November 2025
| Su | M | Tu | W | Th | F | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| regular hours | 24 12-4 p.m. | 25 12-4 p.m. | 26 12-4 p.m. | 27 CLOSED | 28 12-4 p.m. | regular hours resume |
December 2025
| Su | M | Tu | W | Th | F | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| regular hours | 22 2-6 p.m. | 23 2-6 p.m. | 24 CLOSED | 25 CLOSED | 26 12-5 p.m. | 27 12-5 p.m. |
| 28 12-5 p.m. | 29 12-5 p.m. | 30 12-5 p.m. | 31 12-4 p.m. |
January 2026
| Su | M | Tu | W | Th | F | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 CLOSED | 2 2-6 p.m. | 3 regular hours resume |
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