John Lindell Ice Arena - Royal Oak

09/12/2026

Our Hockey Director Kenneth Merriam with a message to welcome you to a new season of hockey!

| Tim Hortons Cafe and Bake Shop

09/11/2026

We want to show appreciation to all of our patrons who have continued to be supportive through our longer-than-anticipated facility closure. Please join us for a discounted weekend Public Skate on Saturday at 9:45 AM!

09/11/2026

Skate with us this weekend. Here's our schedule:

Friday
9:00 AM - Sticks & Pucks
10:30 AM - Public Skate
11:30 AM - 18+ Drop-In Hockey

Saturday
9:45 AM - 11:45 AM - Welcome Back Public Skate (Cost is $6/Skate rental is free for this session)

Check out our full schedule for the latest days & times: https://www.royaloakicearena.com/public-skating

09/10/2026

Let us show you why you should LOVE the game of hockey as much as we do!

“Try Hockey for Free” Clinics are a great way for boys and girls ages 4 to 10 years old to try out the sport of hockey without having to make the investment into equipment. There’s no experience necessary. We provide the instructors and the equipment for your child to use.

Save your child's spot today: https://www.royaloakicearena.com/try-hockey-for-free

09/09/2026

Planning your week? Add some ice time to the calendar! Here's our schedule:

Thursday
9:30 AM - Sticks & Pucks
10:45 AM - Public Skate
5:15 PM - Public Skate

Friday
9:00 AM - Sticks & Pucks
10:30 AM - Public Skate
11:30 AM - 18+ Drop-In Hockey

Check out our full schedule for the latest days & times: https://www.royaloakicearena.com/public-skating

09/08/2026

The deadline is this Friday (September 11) for The Assist Grant for Girls Hockey Players.

Unexpected circumstances away from the rink should not prevent a young athlete from continuing to play the game she loves.

The Assist Grant for Girls Hockey Players provides hardship assistance to families of girls hockey players across Michigan who are facing sudden or significant financial challenges.

Made possible through a partnership between the Suburban Hockey Foundation, the NHL Foundation U.S. and Megan Keller, the grant assists families experiencing circumstances such as a major accident, serious illness, the death of an immediate family member, job loss or another unforeseen hardship.

Applications will be accepted through September 11, 2026, and recipients will be notified by October 2.

Learn more and apply: https://suburbanhockeyfoundation.org/apply-for-a-grant/

Coaches, associations and members of the hockey community: Please share this opportunity with families who may benefit.

09/08/2026

Our Adult Hockey Director George Holt with a message to welcome you to the 2026-27 hockey season!

| Tim Hortons Cafe and Bake Shop

09/08/2026

John Lindell Ice Arena – Royal Oak is hiring a Part-Time Facility Supervisor!

We’re looking for someone who loves sports, enjoys working with people and can help keep the rink running smoothly, from daily operations and events to staff leadership, customer service and ice quality.

If you’re dependable, organized, comfortable taking the lead and would rather spend your workday at the rink than behind a desk, this could be a great fit. Evening, weekend and holiday availability needed

Apply today: https://bit.ly/4A1fGIn

Home of the John Lindell Ice Arena in Royal Oak, Michigan. Whether you are a beginner looking for public skating, freestyle skating or playing hockey - we have a program for you! ​The arena received its namesake from John Lindell, who served as Royal Oak’s Director of Parks and Recreation for 16...

09/05/2026

🚨WE HAVE SOME EXCITING NEWS TO SHARE! 🚨

We are happy to announce that the JLRO Ice Arena will be fully open for activities the morning of Tuesday, September 8th.

Thank you for your patience over the past several weeks and we look forward to having everyone back in the facility.

Have a great Labor Day Weekend and see you Tuesday morning!