Kirkwood Residents & Businesses may start booking for the next calendar year on the first working day of November. Non-residents may start booking pavilions and picnic sites the first working day of February for the year in which they are reserving facilities. Athletic Fields are located at Kirkwood Park and Greentree Park and are also available for rental.
Please note that you must live in the Cities of Kirkwood or Glendale to be considered a resident at the ice rink. ID required.
General Public Skating Information
Buckets (skate aids) are available on a first come first served basis. Limit, one per skater. Children using a bucket should be accompanied by an adult. Buckets are generally for skaters 8 and under.
Full hockey equipment is strongly discouraged during public skating and is allowed only for children 8 and under.
Skating Lessons
Learn to skate! The Kirkwood Ice Arena offers a wide range of skating lessons for ages 4 and up. If registering online for the first time, please allow up to 48 hours to set up your account. Registration can also be made by visiting the Community Center office or by calling 822-5855 (during business hours).
2024-25 Skating Lesson Sessions:
Session 1: Monday's, September 8 - October 27, 2025. Registration will begin in early to mid-August. Please check back.
Session 2: Monday's, November 3 - December 15 and Saturday's, November 1 - December 13, 2025.
Session 3: Saturday's, January 3 - February 21, 2026 and Monday's, January 12 - February 23, 2026.
Session 5: Monday's, June 9 - July 28, 2025. Registration now Closed. To view the flyer, click here. To register, click here.
*Registration begins at least 3 weeks prior to start of each session.
Group Lesson Information
Sorry, no make up classes at this time.
All participants canceling in advance from a program voluntarily must present the request in writing and will be assessed a minimum $5.00 program charge. Participants that cancel voluntarily less than one week prior to the start of the program may only receive a partial refund.
Classes are divided by age and/or ability and filled on a first come, first serve basis. Classes may be combined, changed, or cancelled based on registration levels. Skaters not registered in the appropriate class may be moved.
There will be no confirmation letters, calls, or e-mails prior to classes starting.
All classes must be paid in full prior to first lesson. We do not pro rate for missed classes.
All classes will be closed after two weeks.
Please be sure your child is ready to participate as we do not offer "try it" classes.
Skate rental included in fee. Please check in with cashier upon arrival for ticket to get skates.
Helmets and gloves are required and full hockey equipment is recommended for all hockey classes.
Private Lesson Information
Private Individual lessons available with rink staff only - Click link here to submit request form. Please be advised, due to the current demand for private lessons along with staff shortages, we may not be able to accommodate all requests. For more information please email coateskg@kirkwoodmo.org
Private lesson fees do NOT include the price of admission and/or skate rental. These fees are payable directly to the rink.
Our Coaching Staff operate as Independent Contractors who use our facility to teach their private lessons; therefore, they set their own schedule based on their availability. Payment for the lesson is made to them directly.
Summer Camps
Synergy Hockey: June 2-6, July 14-18, July 28-August 1. For mor information, visit their web site at https://www.synergyhockeyskills.com/ Showdown Hockey: June 17-19, June 24-26, July 8-10, July 22-24, August 5-7. For more information, visit their web site at https://showdownhockey.net/ Racine Goalie Academy: July 7-11. For more information, visit their web site at https://racinegoalieacademy.com/ Summer Figure Skating at Kirkwood: June 9-13, June 16-20, June 23-27, June 30-July 3. Register by contacting Skating Director, Kate Coates at coateskg@kirkwoodmo.org
Stick and Puck
These sessions offer participants the opportunity to get on the ice with their own hockey stick and puck. HECC approved helmet (with cage if under 18), gloves, stick, skates, and puck required. Sessions are limited to 30 skaters. Skate rentals are not available. Hourly admission fees are $6.00 for Kirkwood residents and $7.00 for Non residents.
Freestyle sessions are available to figure skaters and coaches only. Sessions offer figure skaters a chance to work on jumps, spins, dance routines, and more. Sessions are limited to 30 skaters. Skate rentals are not available. Hourly admission fees are $6.00 for Kirkwood Residents and $7.00 for Non Residents.
Gateway Speed Skating Club offers speed skating opportunities for all ages. The club practices regularly at the Kirkwood Ice Arena between September and March.