Ice Skating Near Murfreesboro, TN

Winterfest at Fountains, Smyrna's seasonal rink and year-round public skating at the Ford Ice Centers.

By the Only in Murfreesboro local team · Last updated

Is there ice skating in Murfreesboro, TN?

Yes, seasonally. Murfreesboro has no year-round ice rink, but Winterfest at Fountains, 1500 Medical Center Parkway, runs a seasonal outdoor rink; its 2025-26 season ran Nov. 21, 2025, to Feb. 1, 2026, and 2026-27 dates were not posted as of Oct. 16, 2026. Ford Ice Center Antioch offers indoor public skating year-round.

The Town of Smyrna also runs a seasonal synthetic ice rink at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center, 100 Sam Ridley Parkway East. For refrigerated ice any time of year, the Nashville Predators run Ford Ice Center Antioch, Ford Ice Center Bellevue and Centennial Ice Rink, all with public skate sessions booked online.

Ice Skating Rinks Near Murfreesboro

Winterfest at Fountains — Murfreesboro

Seasonal

Winterfest is the outdoor ice rink at Fountains at Gateway off Medical Center Parkway. A large chiller keeps the ice between 10 and 15 degrees, so the rink can hold ice on warm days; light drizzle does not stop skating, but heavier rain can close it for a while. Skates are included with admission, with sizes down to a junior 8, strap-on skates for smaller children and trainer frames for support.

1500 Medical Center Parkway, Murfreesboro
2025-26 season: Nov. 21, 2025 – Feb. 1, 2026. 2026-27 dates not yet posted.
Last season's normal hours: Thursday 4–8 PM, Friday 4–9 PM, Saturday 12–9 PM, Sunday 1–8 PM, closed Monday–Wednesday; longer daily hours over Thanksgiving and winter breaks.
Last season: $17 ages 13+, $12 ages 4–12, free ages 3 and under with a paid adult. Includes tax, skates and 120 minutes on the ice; pay at the gate.

Source: fountainswinterfest.com

Smyrna Seasonal Skating Rink

Seasonal · Synthetic

Smyrna Parks and Recreation runs an 82-by-46-foot synthetic ice rink at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center for all ages and abilities. Skate sizes run from US toddler 9 to men's 12, skate aids are available, and shoe covers are provided for adults helping toddlers. Skaters bring their own socks, and a waiver is required before entry.

100 Sam Ridley Parkway East, Smyrna; park at the Event Center or the Splashtown lot
The town's page still showed a past season (Nov. 30 – Jan. 5) and had not posted 2026-27 dates as of Oct. 16, 2026.
Posted schedule: Friday 4–8 PM, Saturday 12–8 PM, Sunday 1–6 PM; Tuesday–Saturday 12–8 PM during winter break.
Adults $7; children 12 and under and seniors $5; included with SOAC all-inclusive memberships.

Source: Town of Smyrna, Seasonal Skating Rink

Ford Ice Center — Antioch

Year-Round

Opened in September 2014, Ford Ice Center Antioch was Nashville's first Ford Ice Center. The Nashville Predators run the twin-rink facility in South Nashville, which hosts public skating, hockey and figure skating for children and adults, along with a Pure Hockey pro shop, a concession stand and birthday parties.

Posted building hours 6 AM–11 PM (subject to change); public skate times are on the DASH schedule
Matinee $10.98 + tax, evening $13.73 + tax, rental skates included

Source: Ford Ice Center Antioch

Ford Ice Center — Bellevue

Year-Round

Opened in October 2019, Ford Ice Center Bellevue is a twin-rink facility with Draft Picks, a Predators-themed restaurant and bar, a Pure Hockey shop and a neighboring Dek hockey rink. Public skate sessions use the same prices and online registration as Antioch.

Posted building hours 6 AM–11 PM (subject to change); public skate times are on the DASH schedule
Matinee $10.98 + tax, evening $13.73 + tax, rental skates included

Source: Ford Ice Center Bellevue

Centennial Ice Rink — Nashville

Year-Round

Since May 1, 2026, ice operations at Centennial Sportsplex have been managed by the Nashville Predators. Centennial Ice Rink offers public skates booked through the same DASH registration system, plus Nashville Skating Academy Learn to Skate classes, Little Preds Learn to Play and the Nashville Youth Hockey League. Centennial Ice Rink page.

How to Book Public Skate at Ford Ice Center

  • Public skate sessions are sold online only. Create a free DASH by DaySmart account, then register for a session at Antioch, Bellevue, Clarksville or Centennial.
  • Ford Ice Center is cashless.
  • Check in at the front desk before skating.
  • Cancel at least 24 hours ahead for a refund; later cancellations get an account credit.

Source: Ford Ice Center public skating, checked October 16, 2026.

Learn to Skate Near Murfreesboro

Ford Ice Center Antioch and Bellevue host TPH Nashville Skating Academy Learn to Skate. Each 60-minute session is 30 minutes of instruction and 30 minutes of supervised practice. A 7-week session with one class a week is $175 at all locations; the accelerated option is $250 at Bellevue (two classes a week) and $340 at Antioch (three classes a week). Antioch classes meet Monday and Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Bellevue classes meet Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m. The Winter 1 session starts the week of October 26 and runs through December 19, 2026. Levels run from beginner through free skate, plus hockey skills and adult classes.

Source: Ford Ice Center Learn to Skate.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ice Skating Near Murfreesboro

Is there an ice skating rink in Murfreesboro, Tennessee?

Murfreesboro has no year-round ice rink. Winterfest at Fountains, at 1500 Medical Center Parkway, runs a seasonal outdoor rink; its 2025-26 season ran from November 21, 2025, through February 1, 2026. As of October 16, 2026, Winterfest had not posted 2026-27 dates. Year-round indoor public skating is offered at the Ford Ice Centers in Antioch and Bellevue.

How much is Winterfest ice skating at the Fountains?

For the 2025-26 season, Winterfest admission was $17 for ages 13 and up and $12 for ages 4 to 12, and children 3 and under skated free with a paid adult. Admission included tax, skate rental and 120 minutes on the ice, and tickets were sold at the gate with no advance purchase needed. 2026-27 prices have not been posted.

Does Smyrna have an ice skating rink?

The Town of Smyrna runs a seasonal skating rink at the Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center, 100 Sam Ridley Parkway East. It is an 82-by-46-foot synthetic ice rink, not refrigerated ice. The town lists admission at $7 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under and seniors, included with SOAC all-inclusive memberships. The town has not posted 2026-27 season dates.

How much is public skating at Ford Ice Center?

Ford Ice Center lists matinee public skates at $10.98 plus tax and evening public skates at $13.73 plus tax, with rental skates included. Sessions are booked online only through a free DASH account, the rinks are cashless, and cancellations need at least 24 hours notice for a refund.

Where can beginners take ice skating lessons near Murfreesboro?

Ford Ice Center Antioch and Bellevue host TPH Nashville Skating Academy Learn to Skate classes. Each 60-minute session has 30 minutes of instruction and 30 minutes of supervised practice, and a 7-week session with one class a week costs $175. Antioch classes meet Monday and Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

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