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John Lindell Ice Arena

πŸ“ Royal Oak, MI

β˜…4.3(331 Google reviews)

Municipal ice arena in Royal Oak offering public skating, figure skating, youth hockey, and open Sticks & Pucks sessions. Home rink for AAA hockey players and recreational skaters alike.

βœ“ ice skatingβœ“ hockeyβœ“ Sticks and Pucksβœ“ figure skatingβœ“ public skatingβœ“ Royal Oak
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Aaron Spencer

Kenneth runs mens beer league hockey very well.

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for hockey families already equipped with full gear and skaters looking for affordable public sessions in the Royal Oak area. The no-concession setup means packing snacks for longer visits. Sticks & Pucks sessions suit experienced youth players; casual skaters should attend public sessions instead and confirm equipment requirements in advance.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Confirm full equipment requirements for Sticks & Pucks before arriving β€” helmets and full pads are enforced and partial gear is turned away
⏰Pack snacks and drinks as the facility does not currently operate a concession stand
🎟️Check the online schedule for public skating vs. league ice β€” availability changes week to week
πŸš—Call ahead to confirm session details for youth players, especially for first-time visits with mixed equipment levels

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πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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4.3
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331 Google reviews

Solid community rink45%
Hockey programming35%
A

Aaron Spencer

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β€œKenneth runs mens beer league hockey very well.”

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Brandie Flowers

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β€œA good city ice rink.”

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Overview

John Lindell Ice Arena is Royal Oak's city-run rink on Lexington Boulevard, operating year-round with public skating sessions, figure skating, youth hockey, and men's recreational beer-league hockey. Sticks & Pucks open ice sessions are available for players wanting freestyle practice time β€” full equipment is required and enforced, which catches some visitors off guard. The facility is straightforward: one rink, no on-site concessions per recent reviews.

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