The UNMC Ice Rink continues to be a popular recreational activity for families and friends this season. With the above average temperatures, the rink has seen record attendance numbers on weekends thus far.
During winter break, the ice rink offers extended hours to enjoy some skating fun.
- Sundays through Thursdays: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Fridays and Saturdays: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Winter break hours continue until Jan. 9. The rink will be open regular hours on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
As a reminder, admission is free for members of the med center and university community as follows:
- UNMC, University of Nebraska at Omaha, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Nebraska at Kearney, Clarkson College, Nebraska Medicine employees, students and immediate family members. Must present a valid university ID badge.
- Ronald McDonald House employees and house guests. Must present a valid ID badge.
Masks are optional; both the ice rink and adjacent event building for handling admission and skate rentals are outdoors. UNMC continues to take precautions against COVID-19 and asks people who want to skate to:
- Stay home if you have recently tested positive for COVID-19 or suspect you have COVID-19;
- Check potential symptoms on UNMC’s free 1-Check COVID app; or
- Answer these simple symptom screening questions:
- Have you been in close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the past 14 days?
- Are you experiencing a cough, shortness of breath or sore throat?
- Have you had a fever in the last 48 hours?
If you answered "yes" to any of the questions above, please stay home for the health and safety of others.
Up-to-date information about the rink can be found on the rink's Facebook page, The Ice at the UNMC, or by calling 402-559-0697. The rink closes for the season on Jan. 30.