Ice skating is offered at indoor rinks year-round. Still, I think of it as a winter sport. As the weather turns cold, parks, pools and beaches are less attractive. Besides, you’ve been there all summer. It’s time to do something different.

In addition to the permanent indoor ice rinks, you’ll find temporary outdoor rinks during the winter. Even in Southern California, where it never gets cold enough to keep a skating rink frozen, they are able to bring in the equipment to have an ice skating rink outdoors. I’ve seen them at parks and some large shopping centers. Nothing gets shoppers in the mood to buy like Christmas music and ice skating. Even if you just choose to watch, it’s very wintry.