02/28/2026
Due to unexpected maintenance, tonight’s public skate session has been canceled.
We’re sorry for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
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The Flo Fabrizio Ice Center, formerly known as the JMC Ice Arena is the perfect space for public skating, hockey/figure skating practice, holding a tournament, hosting a private party, or even learn to skate!
02/28/2026
Due to unexpected maintenance, tonight’s public skate session has been canceled.
We’re sorry for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
01/26/2026
We’re back on the ice tonight ⛸
Public skating programs resume with Figure Skating and Pick-Up Hockey sessions. Lace up and join us!
01/24/2026
Public Skating Update ⛸️
For the safety of our guests and staff, all public skating sessions are canceled for tonight and tomorrow.
❄️ We plan to resume public skating on Monday afternoon, with Open Figure Skating beginning at 4:15 PM.
Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back to the ice soon.
01/16/2026
Just a quick reminder for tonight ⛸️
Public skate is 7:00–9:00 PM this evening, a little earlier than our usual Friday night time.
⭐ Same great skate—just a different time!
01/15/2026
We’ve got great news—due to a tournament cancellation, we’re opening up additional public skate sessions this weekend! It’s the perfect chance to get out on the ice with family and friends.
⭐ Plus, don’t miss our special public skate session on Monday for even more skating fun.
We can’t wait to see you on the ice ⛸
12/31/2025
Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday 🎉⛸️
Our maintenance is complete, and we’re excited to welcome everyone back for regular public skating sessions starting this Friday. Thank you for being part of our community—we can’t wait to see you back on the ice ❄️
12/29/2025
The ice rink is currently closed for maintenance. We will post when skate sessions resume. Thank you all for your understanding!
12/22/2025
Heads up! Pick-up hockey is canceled for tonight. Thanks for understanding, and we’ll see you Friday! 🏒
12/20/2025
Weekend plans just got cooler ❄️
We’re squeezing in extra public skate sessions this weekend! So grab your friends and meet us at the rink!
12/10/2025
Lace up and glide into the weekend.
With tournaments stepping off the ice, we’re opening up extra public skate sessions so you can get in on the fun. Grab your skates, bring your crew, and make the most of the added ice time.
11/30/2025
Good news! Public skate will resume this afternoon for our 12–2 PM session.
Thanks for sticking with us—we’ll see you on the ice!
11/29/2025
Due to unexpected maintenance, tonight’s public skate session has been canceled. We’re sorry for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
We’ll share updates as soon as we have them—thank you for your patience!
After 52 years, the Flo Fabrizio Ice Center, formerly known as the John M. Cochran Memorial Ice Arena (JMC Ice Arena), has undergone a major renovation providing a much needed face-lift and all new rink - making us the freshest ice in town! If you are looking for a practice space, venue to hold a tournament, place to host a private party, to learn how to ice skate, or just to break out those skates – this is the place for you!
The Flo Fabrizio Ice Center is owned and operated by the Erie Zoological Society. The ice center serves as a vital source of jobs and income for daily functions at the Zoo during the winter months. For more information please visit the Erie Zoo website.