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Pettit National Ice Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,465 Google reviews · Sports complex in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Outdoor

Ice rink & U.S. Olympic training site for hockey, figure & speed skating leagues & lessons.

Plan your run

  • Access Members / paid access
  • Outdoor an open-air oval — best in decent weather, free and unlocked at most parks
  • Amenities restrooms, parking (from runner reviews)
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (414) 266-0100
  • Website thepettit.com

Hours

Monday 6:30 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday 6:30 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday 6:30 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday 6:30 AM–8:30 PM
Friday 6:30 AM–8:30 PM
Saturday 6:30 AM–8:30 PM
Sunday 6:30 AM–8:30 PM

Posted gate hours. Park tracks often close at dusk even when the listing says later, and school tracks close for meets and practice.

Is Pettit National Ice Center open to the public?

Pettit National Ice Center is a private or paid-access facility — expect a membership, day pass, or admission rather than open public access. Check their site or call for current rates and public hours before you plan a visit.

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What runners highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 1,465 Google reviews — runner-reported, in their own words.

👨‍👩‍👧 good for the whole family 3 mentions

“Tons of winter family fun, and it looks like it's popular with more than just recreational skaters.”

From the reviews

We live in Ottawa, Canada and Milwaukee is the only ice that we can get to “easily” for long track training. This will be the third time in a year and we will be here another two times before the end of 2019. Great facility and very helpful staff. We will be back!

★★★★★ — Jennifer, Oct 2019

…Usually you just get one of the larger rinks for public skate, but here you get access to the full oval track. Lots of space to move around, and it's fun for all ages. Get to open skate early if you want one of those plastic skating assistant tools.

★★★★★ — Ryan, Mar 2025

…The ice track is huge, with lanes for skaters at different levels of experience. The price to skate and rent was good. The only issue was the two girls at the skate rental counter, who seemed like they hated their job, and doing it was a huge inconvenience to them.

★★★★☆ — Jordan, Feb 2026

…Being able to visit from out of state and walk through the old locker rooms/dressing area then skate around the oval was such a good time. I love this place!

★★★★★ — Jake, Sep 2025

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Where to find Pettit National Ice Center

500 S 84th St, Milwaukee, WI53214

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