Shaw Park Ice Rink charms visitors with its vintage design against the backdrop of the downtown Clayton skyline and the tall oak trees in Shaw Park. It opens for the season on the day after Thanksgiving, Nov. 23.
Opening Day skating will be held from Noon to 10:30 p.m.
General public skating hours for the 2018-2019 season are:
Additional public skate hours are held on holidays, for special events, and days that the Clayton School District does not hold classes. Closed on Christmas.
Admission varies from $3 to $7 per person with a $2 skate rental fee. Season passes and memberships are available. Public skating sessions are subject to change and may be canceled due to weather conditions.
The Shaw Park Ice Rink hotline is updated daily: 314-290-8595.
More information: claytonmo.gov
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