Ruidoso Ice Skating Rink at Wingfield Park
Visitors can take to the ice at this seasonal outdoor rink in Wingfield Park. Skaters can bring their own skates or use rentals provided on site. When the rink reaches capacity, skating is organized into rotations to ensure everyone gets a turn on the ice.
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Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
When
Tickets
Day pass with skate rental: $20 per person; day pass with your own skates: $12 per person; Ruidoso resident season pass: $20 per person. All sales are final; no refunds.
Hours
Weekdays: 5:00 PM–8:00 PM; Saturdays and Sundays: 11:00 AM–8:00 PM. December 19, 2026–January 5, 2027: daily 11:00 AM–8:00 PM, except Dec. 24 and Dec. 31: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM; Dec. 25: closed.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Midtown
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Bring your own skates if you have them; admission with your own skates costs less than a day pass with rentals.
- Arrive with time to spare when the rink is busy: capacity is 60 skaters, and full sessions use 45-minute rotations.
- Keep a parent on the rink premises for children 12 and younger, and have an adult skate with children 5 and younger.
- Dress warmly for this outdoor rink, and be prepared for severe-weather closures made to protect employees traveling home.
- Treat your visit as final once purchased, because all sales are nonrefundable, so choose your visit carefully.
Special Events & Promotions
- Opening day: November 28, 2026.
- Closing day: February 15, 2027.
- Holiday hours differ from regular hours from December 19 through January 5; December 24 and 31 have shortened hours, and the rink is closed December 25.
Links & Contact
Run by Ruidoso Parks & Recreation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can children skate without an adult?
Children ages 12 and younger must have a parent on the rink premises. Children ages 5 and younger must have an adult on the ice with them.
What happens when the rink reaches capacity?
The rink holds up to 60 skaters. When full, skating is managed in 45-minute rotations to accommodate waiting guests.
Can I bring my own skates?
Yes. Day passes are available for visitors bringing their own skates, and skate rentals are also available on site.
What happens if severe weather affects skating?
The rink closes when severe weather makes closure necessary to ensure employees can travel home safely.
Are skating purchases refundable?
No. All sales are final, and refunds are not available.
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