The Rink is closed for the 2019-2020 season. Thank you for a great Winter!
Public Skate Schedule
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Pricing
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Monday: 9:30 - 11:30 am, 11:45 am - 2:15 pm, 2:30 - 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:30 - 11:30 am, 11:45 am - 2:15 pm, 2:30 - 5:00 pm Wednesday: 9:30 - 11:30 am, 11:45 am - 2:15 pm, 2:30 - 5:00 pm Thursday: 9:30 - 11:30 am, 11:45 am - 2:15 pm, 2:30 - 5:00 pm Friday: 9:30 - 11:30 am, 11:45 am - 2:15 pm, 2:30 - 5:30 pm, 7:00 - 10:00 pm Saturday: 2:30 - 5:30 pm*, 7:15 - 10:15 pm Sunday: 2:30 - 5:30 pm* *There will be an ice cut during these sessions if needed (afternoon around 3:45 pm, evening Fridays around 8:15, and Saturdays around 8:30pm) Cass Rink will have a modified skate schedule the week of Thanksgiving, during the December School Recess, and on New Year's Eve. Modified schedules will be posted as they get closer. Special Events
Join us throughout the season for periodic special events. More details will be posted on our Facebook page in October and throughout the season.
Special skate events typically include Skate with Santa and a New Year's Eve Skate. Special admission rates will be in effect, and NO passes will be accepted for admission. Alcohol is prohibited during special events. |
See Skate Pricing Session for resident and non-resident rates.
Skate Rental: $3.00/pair (photo ID required) Sizes Available: Toddlers 6 --> Adult Men's 14 Regular Skate Sharpening: $6.50 New or Rusty Skate Sharpening: $7.50 Skate sharpening is available during the rink season for both figure and hockey skates. If dropped off before noon, then they are ready for pick up after 5 p.m. If they are dropped off after noon, then they are ready for pick up after 5 p.m. the following day. Rink Rentals
The rink is available on a limited first come, first served basis (late October through early March) for Broomball, Exclusive Group Skate, or Rec Hockey (you must have your own full equipment). All reservations have a 1 hour minimum and must fit around the current facility schedule of public skate sessions, regular league reservations and availability of staff. We cannot guarantee the date and time which you request. Submit a rental request here. Our team will be in touch about availability as soon as they are able.
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Per Session by Age |
City & Town of Ithaca Registered Residents |
Other Registered Customers |
Unregistered Customers |
Tot (up to 3 yrs) |
FREE |
$1.00 |
$5.00 |
Child (3-12 yrs) |
$3.00 |
$4.00 |
$7.00 |
Student (13-17 yrs) |
$4.00 |
$5.50 |
$7.00 |
Adult (18-59 yrs) |
$5.00 |
$6.50 |
$10.00 |
Senior (60+ yrs) |
$4.00 |
$5.50 |
$10.00 |
Our Session Admission Fees are based on registration in our system. If you or your child have registered for programs through the IYB Recreation Department SINCE October 10, 2014, then you are already a Registered Customer. If not, please click the "Register Now" button to become a Registered Customer & "Create an Account" online for FREE. You do NOT need to be a resident of Tompkins County. Proof of Residency required. Address Verification can be done at the Ithaca Youth Bureau and Cass Park during regular business hours, list of acceptable proofs include: driver's license, utility bill, tax bill, lease agreement, or other official document with name and address.
Don't want to clean, set-up, and then clean again in your home? Bring your party here and let our party planning team do it all for you! We do the setup, order the food, and the clean up!
Call (607) 273-1090 for availability. A $40 deposit is required with the Party Reservation Form. Drop off your deposit and Party Reservation Form at Cass Park, the Ithaca Youth Bureau, or mail it in to the Ithaca Youth Bureau. Reservations begin October 1 each year.
Call (607) 273-1090 for availability. A $40 deposit is required with the Party Reservation Form. Drop off your deposit and Party Reservation Form at Cass Park, the Ithaca Youth Bureau, or mail it in to the Ithaca Youth Bureau. Reservations begin October 1 each year.
Season Passes are available to anyone. City and Town of Ithaca residents receive a resident discount. Passes may be purchased at Cass Rink and the Ithaca Youth Bureau during regular business hours. All new pass applicants must have proof of residency.
Age Range |
City & Town of Ithaca * |
Other Residents |
Tot (10 mos - 3 yrs) |
FREE but MUST register & check-in each visit |
$25 |
Child (3-12 yrs) |
$60 |
$75 |
Student (13-17 yrs) |
$80 |
$95 |
Adult (18-59 yrs) |
$100 |
$115 |
Senior (60+ yrs) |
$80 |
$95 |
*Discounted Rates for City & Town of Ithaca Residents w/proof of residency.
Cass Park offers 2 series of lessons. Series 1 begins at the end of October or the 1st week or November. Series 2 starts in the middle of January. All lessons are 25 minutes in length unless otherwise noted. The cost of lessons includes the public skating admission for the session during which the lesson is given for the lesson registrant. NOTE: Tots & Beginner classes will require a helmet for participation. We strongly recommend a helmet for all other levels. Lessons do not require figure skates - hockey skates are permitted, but double blade skates are not. Skates may be rented at the park at the regular $3 rental fee. Below is a brief description of the classes offered:
TOTS ages 3-5
**A helmet is required for participation**
Skills taught in these lessons include standing and balancing, marching and gliding on two feet, one foot glide, proper pushing technique, beginning snow plow stop, forward and backward swizzles, backward wiggles, and two foot hop.
TOTS 1: for children with little or no previous skating experience. Class size is limited to 5 tots.
TOTS 2: for children who have had some experience on ice and can balance and stand unassisted (usually, but not always have had lessons previously). Class size is limited to 6 tots.
CHILDREN ages 6-15
BEGINNER: **A helmet is required for participation**
for children with little or no previous skating experience. Skills taught in these classes are: basic forward skating, 2 foot glide, 1 foot glide, forward swizzle, backward swizzle, backward wiggle, and beginning snow plow stop.
ADVANCED BEGINNER: for skaters who have mastered the skills taught in BEGINNER. Skills taught in these classes are: forward and backward skating, forward crossovers, 2 foot turns, snow-plow stop, and hockey stop.
INTERMEDIATE: for the more advanced skaters who know the basics of ice skating. Children should have mastered the skills taught in ADVANCED BEGINNER. Skills taught in these classes are: advanced forward and backward skating, advanced forward cross-overs, backward crossovers, and t-stop. For those ready, any of the following skills can be added: forward outside and inside three turns, mohawks, forward edges, bunny hop, shoot the duck, lunge, 2 foot spin, waltz jump, and spiral.
ADULTS ages 16 & up
BEGINNER: for those adults who had little or no experience on the ice. (We will conquer any fears you may have). The skills taught in these classes are basic forward and backward skating, basic stops. Forward crossovers and other skills at discretion of instructor.
INTERMEDIATE: for those who have mastered the basic skills of ice skating (Skater is comfortable on the ice). The skills taught in these classes are proper techniques for forward and backward skating, backward crossovers, various stops, three turns, mohawks and various more advanced skills.
Adult & Child Specialty Classes
INTRO TO FIGURE SKATING (ages 7+): for intermediate skaters who want to learn some basic figure skating skills. Skaters will be introduced to some basic jumps, spins, and turns, as well as improving forward/backward skating, crossovers and stops.
ADULT & TOT/CHILD BEGINNER PAIRS LESSONS
Calling all parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and mentors! Learn to skate with your child (minimum 3 years old) during 4 weeks of lessons on Mondays, Fridays, and Sundays. This 25 or 30-minute joint lesson with other adult & tot/child pairs will give you a minimum of 3 pairs per time to run. Classes start at 4:00, 4:30, and 5:00 pm, depending on the class day selected.
NOTE: Adult and child must be in lessons together.
All lesson registrations should be completed at least 24-48 hours in advance for us to determine whether the class has the minimum to start. Please call (607) 273-1090 before registering if there are less than 24 hours until the class start time.
TOTS ages 3-5
**A helmet is required for participation**
Skills taught in these lessons include standing and balancing, marching and gliding on two feet, one foot glide, proper pushing technique, beginning snow plow stop, forward and backward swizzles, backward wiggles, and two foot hop.
TOTS 1: for children with little or no previous skating experience. Class size is limited to 5 tots.
TOTS 2: for children who have had some experience on ice and can balance and stand unassisted (usually, but not always have had lessons previously). Class size is limited to 6 tots.
CHILDREN ages 6-15
BEGINNER: **A helmet is required for participation**
for children with little or no previous skating experience. Skills taught in these classes are: basic forward skating, 2 foot glide, 1 foot glide, forward swizzle, backward swizzle, backward wiggle, and beginning snow plow stop.
ADVANCED BEGINNER: for skaters who have mastered the skills taught in BEGINNER. Skills taught in these classes are: forward and backward skating, forward crossovers, 2 foot turns, snow-plow stop, and hockey stop.
INTERMEDIATE: for the more advanced skaters who know the basics of ice skating. Children should have mastered the skills taught in ADVANCED BEGINNER. Skills taught in these classes are: advanced forward and backward skating, advanced forward cross-overs, backward crossovers, and t-stop. For those ready, any of the following skills can be added: forward outside and inside three turns, mohawks, forward edges, bunny hop, shoot the duck, lunge, 2 foot spin, waltz jump, and spiral.
ADULTS ages 16 & up
BEGINNER: for those adults who had little or no experience on the ice. (We will conquer any fears you may have). The skills taught in these classes are basic forward and backward skating, basic stops. Forward crossovers and other skills at discretion of instructor.
INTERMEDIATE: for those who have mastered the basic skills of ice skating (Skater is comfortable on the ice). The skills taught in these classes are proper techniques for forward and backward skating, backward crossovers, various stops, three turns, mohawks and various more advanced skills.
Adult & Child Specialty Classes
INTRO TO FIGURE SKATING (ages 7+): for intermediate skaters who want to learn some basic figure skating skills. Skaters will be introduced to some basic jumps, spins, and turns, as well as improving forward/backward skating, crossovers and stops.
ADULT & TOT/CHILD BEGINNER PAIRS LESSONS
Calling all parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and mentors! Learn to skate with your child (minimum 3 years old) during 4 weeks of lessons on Mondays, Fridays, and Sundays. This 25 or 30-minute joint lesson with other adult & tot/child pairs will give you a minimum of 3 pairs per time to run. Classes start at 4:00, 4:30, and 5:00 pm, depending on the class day selected.
NOTE: Adult and child must be in lessons together.
All lesson registrations should be completed at least 24-48 hours in advance for us to determine whether the class has the minimum to start. Please call (607) 273-1090 before registering if there are less than 24 hours until the class start time.
Group Rates are available when pre-scheduled with a signed Group Use Form. Submit Your Request Here for details and rates! Call (607) 275-3208 or email for more information.
Group Rates are available when pre-scheduled with a signed Group Use Form. Submit Your Request Here for details and rates! Call (607) 275-3208 or email for more information.
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