Skating on the Olympic Oval

Overview

Welcome to the completely renovated James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval! Here you can skate circles around your friends and family on the same ice where Eric Heiden won an astounding five Olympic gold medals in 1980! The Speed Skating Oval is one of the few outdoor rinks of its kind left in the country and it sits in the heart of Lake Placid, adjacent to the Olympic Center. The facility just underwent a major revitalization, including updates to the refrigeration system, which will enable a longer and more consistent skating season.

Tickets can be purchased in advance online by using the button below. 

Come and check out the improvements.  Tickets are available in person only and skate rentals are available.

Public Skating Schedule

The  schedule for the James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval is as follows:

• Daily – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Public Skating Tickets

Tickets can be purchased in advance online by using the button below. 

Please arrive early for skating sessions. There are capacity limitations and some sessions will sell out.

* Holiday Dates – Winter 2021 – 2022 * – December 26 – January 1, January 15 – January 17, & February 19 – February 27

Public Speed Skating Schedule & Tickets

Public Speed Skating Schedule

Tickets can be purchased in advance online by using the button below. 

Monday – Sunday
10:00 am – 12:00 pm & 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Speed Skating Sessions are open to the public.  Speed Skates are required.
Speed Skates are not available to rent at this time.

* Holiday Dates – Winter 2021 – 2022 * – December 26 – January 1, January 15 – January 17, & February 19 – February 27

Before You Arrive

We will be following COVID protocols including:

• Ages 13+ through adult (ages 4-12 must wear face coverings at all times)
• Face coverings are recommended for all skaters on the Oval.
• Unvaccinated/unknown individuals need to maintain six feet of social distance on track and while in seating/gathering areas.
• Skaters are to social distance while on track, if unable to do so face covering is required while on track.
• Face coverings must be worn at all times when inside an ORDA building (including restrooms at Oval support Building)

Please review all health and safety guidelines here.