West River Ice Center

FALL/WINTER SEASON: Sept 5, 2025 – Mar 15, 2026

Please follow the monthly schedule below. On days when the public schools are not in session, public skate will be held from 1:30-3:30 pm (some exceptions apply). Hours subject to change.

FREE SKATE RENTALS! On Fridays 7-9 pm & Saturdays 1:30-3:30 pm – brought to you by the BCBSND Caring Foundation.

DECEMBER SCHEDULE

• December 12 – 7:00-9:00 pm
• December 13 – 1:30-3:30 pm, 7:00-9:00 pm
• December 14 – NO TODDLER SKATE
• December 14 – 1:30-3:30 pm
• December 19 – 7:00-9:00 pm
• December 20 – 1:30-3:30 pm, 7:00-9:00 pm
• December 21 – NO TODDLER SKATE
• December 21 – 1:30-3:30 pm
• December 22 – 1:30-3:30 pm
• December 23 – 1:30-3:30 pm
• December 24 – FACILITY CLOSED
• December 25 – FACILITY CLOSED – MERRY CHRISTMAS!
• December 26 – 1:30-3:30 pm, 7:00-9:00 pm
• December 27 – 1:30-3:30 pm, 7:00-9:00 pm
• December 28 – 12:00-1:00 pm Toddler Skate
• December 28 – 1:30-3:30 pm
• December 29 – 1:30-3:30 pm
• December 30 – NO PUBLIC SKATE
• December 31 – 6:00-9:00 pm – NEW YEAR’S EVE SKATING PARTY!
• January 1 – NO PUBLIC SKATE – HAPPY NEW YEAR!
• January 2 – 1:30-3:30 pm, 7:00-9:00 pm
• January 3 – 1:30-3:30 pm, 7:00-9:00 pm

TODDLER SKATE

Join us for Toddler Skate, meant for families with younger children, giving exclusive access to ice time without the older kids.

DATE: September 7, 2025 – March 15, 2026

DAY/TIME: Sundays 12:00-1:00 pm (*unless noted above)

COST: $3/child
($3 fee is for toddler skate hour only)

SPECIAL EVENTS!

We offer special events throughout the season. We have a fun Halloween Skating Party and a New Year’s celebration.

West River Ice Scream Halloween Party | November 1 (6-9 pm)

New Year’s Skating Party | December 31 (6-9 pm)

ADMISSION:

$5.00 (Ages 6+) | 5 & under are free
$3.00 – Toddler Skate hour only
$3.00/skate rental

PUNCH CARDS: 

15 Sessions = $65.00
15 Sessions + Skate Rental = $104.00

• Control your speed, giving right of way to those in front of you. Weaving in and out of other skaters is prohibited.
• Sitting on the boards or entering the player’s benches is prohibited.
• Playing tag or tossing clothes or other objects is prohibited.
• Throwing debris or spitting on the ice is prohibited. Profanity, bullying, and abusive behavior is not allowed.
• Hockey sticks or pucks are not allowed on the ice during public skate.
• Only individuals with skates are allowed on the ice. No shoes permitted on the rink surface (exceptions may apply).
• Skating while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is prohibited.
• Electronic devices and cell phones may not be used while on the ice. If taking a picture, please stop skating and move to the edge of the rink.
• Skate Buddies may be used by novice skaters only. Used only for assistance.
• Food or drink is not allowed on the ice.
• Ice Rink Attendants may issue time-outs to anyone who repeatedly violates rules. Severe infractions may result in suspension from facility use by management.
• Rules are subject to change; all rules are not listed. Any behavior deemed unsafe or inappropriate will not be tolerated.

West River Ice Center (WRIC) consists of two arenas and a large community room available for rentals year-round. During the off-season this is a great facility to host educational seminars, conventions, trade shows, special events, and more.

CHARBONNEAU ARENA 
Charbonneau Arena consists of a large arena with a seating capacity of 1,000. Indoor ice season is held at end of September through the first week in March.

CORNERSTONE ARENA 
Cornerstone Arena has a seating capacity of 300. Indoor ice season runs year-round.

PIZZA RANCH COMMUNITY ROOM
During public skate hours, the community room is available for birthday party rental. This room is also available for other private rentals (see below).

PRIVATE RENTALS
Groups interested in renting the West River Ice Center for private ice time or off-ice season events such as meetings, educational seminars, conventions, shows, etc. can reserve the facility by contacting Dickinson Parks and Recreation at 701-456-2074 during normal business hours. 

View our Private Ice Rental Guidelines.

For more information on Dickinson Hockey please visit their website at https://www.dickinsonhockey.com/.