Skate Ribbon
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4.3(173)
Skill Level
Beginner
Location
Omaha, Nebraska
Entry
$5 adult skate rental / $4 child skate rental; free if you bring your own skates
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Skate Ribbon is a fun, family-friendly outdoor skating ribbon with music, lights at night, and plenty of places to sit and warm up by the fire pits. Go prepared for reservations/waivers and possible lines, and expect the ice/conditions to vary depending on weather and crowd levels.
At a Glance
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Wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking lot. Public restrooms and picnic tables available. Multiple fire pits and seating areas around the rink; some reviews mention fire pit(s) not functional at times. Reservations/waivers are required; online reservation pickup can be confusing and lines can be long. Parking includes free lot plus paid street/garage options. Dog park is mentioned. Some reviews report ice quality issues (rough/damaged ice, not smoothed, drains not working properly after rain/snow).
Hours
- Friday
- 2-10PM
- Monday
- 4-9PM
- Sunday
- 11AM-9PM
- Tuesday
- 4-9PM
- Saturday
- 11AM-10PM
- Thursday
- 4-9PM
- Wednesday
- 4-9PM
Community Voice
Skaters and families consistently praise the concept, affordability, and the lively atmosphere with music and lights, plus rentals being reasonably priced. Many appreciate the on-site restrooms, seating, and fire pits, and note it’s enjoyable for beginners and kids. The most common complaints are long lines and reservation/entry inefficiency, occasional poor ice conditions (rough/damaged ice or not smoothed), and at least one report of a fire pit not working.
Overall Sentiment
50%
Pros
- Affordable pricing (free with own skates; low-cost rentals)
- Music and lights make the experience fun, especially at night
- On-site restrooms and seating/fire pits around the rink
- Skate rentals available at reasonable prices
- Beginner-friendly vibe with lots of beginners and kid support options
Cons
- Long lines and inefficient reservation check-in/pickup
- Ice conditions can be rough/damaged or not smoothed
- Fire pit(s) may be non-functional at times
- Crowding can make skating difficult and limit space
- Operational delays/closure issues reported (rain/snow/drains, delayed opening)
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