Winter Parties
At The Ribbon
Ice Skating from November 14, 2026 - February 28, 2027
Weather permitting, additional dates may be released through March 14
📅 Daily Group Outing Options | 🎉 Private Group Packages | ✨ Large Group Packages
Celebrate the season in style at The Ribbon, the region’s only outdoor ice skating trail. Whether you’re planning a team outing, holiday party, or family celebration, our group-friendly spaces offer a festive atmosphere, warm hospitality, and the perfect mix of comfort and active fun.
Food and beverage packages - including bar services - are provided exclusively by Hajjar Hospitality at The Garden by Poco Piatti.
Exclusive Group Experiences
At The Ribbon
Create an unforgettable winter experience with a group outing at The Ribbon.
PARTY SPACES AT THE RIBBON
Market Hall (Indoor Group Space beside The Ribbon Ice Skating Trail)
Warm. Spacious Festive
Our cozy Market Hall offers a beautiful indoor party setting just steps from the ice. All Market Hall rentals include access to The Ribbon, skate rentals, and our popular penguin or polar bear skate aids. Food & beverage packages are exclusively provided by Hajjar Hospitality at The Garden by Poco Piatti.
CLICK HERE to review rental rates at Market Hall.
*The image above is a rendering of the new enclosed group space at The Garden Winter Patio which will launce during the winter ice skating season in 2026-2027.
THE GARDEN WINTER PATIO
(Heated Group Space near The Ribbon Ice Skating Trail)
Warm. Private. Steps from the ice.
Gather, skate and celebrate in a heated, enclosed patio next to The Ribbon. This cozy private space gives groups of up to 50 people, a comfortable home base for winter fun, with easy access to the ice and The Garden by Poco Piatti.
CLICK HERE to review rental rates at The Garden Winter patio.
The Garden Winter Patio reservations are available daily during public skate sessions. For private reservations outside of public skate hours or to explore all group options, please fill out the general Group Outing Request Form and our team will guide you on best options for your outing.
CABANA VILLAGE (Heated Cabanas along The Ribbon Ice Skating Trail)
Outdoor charm with cozy warming shelters & fire pits.
Host your event along The Ribbon with a private fire pit and heated cabanas. It’s the perfect balance of active fun and relaxed comfort. Great for informal winter gatherings.
CLICK HERE to review rental rates at Cabana Village.
Cabana Reservations are available daily during public skate sessions. For private reservations outside of public skate hours or to explore all group options, please fill out the general Group Outing Request Form and our team will guide you on best options for your outing.
PRIVATE GROUP SKATE (Ice Skating Party at The Ribbon)
The Ribbon is exclusively yours - Book a private skate night under the stars outside of public skate hours. Add catering or concession service from The Garden by Poco Piatti for a complete event experience.
CLICK HERE to review rental rates for private skate outings at The Ribbon.
GLASS CITY PAVILION (Indoor Rental Facility)
The premier rental venue at Glass City Metropark.
Reserve the pavilion for your private event and ask our team about adding ice skating at The Ribbon to your winter outing.
DAILY GROUP OUTING OPTIONS AT THE RIBBON
If your party doesn't require exclusive, private use - reserve one of our group spaces during daily hours of operation and public skate sessions.
Let’s plan your perfect winter party
BOOKING
📧 Brad.Gubernath@MetroparksToledo.com
HOSPITALITY – CATERING & BAR PACKAGES
📧 glasscitycatering@hajjarhospitality.com
About The Ribbon
The 1,000-foot long Ribbon is a paved, loop trail that is refrigerated in winter to provide 25,000-square-feet of ice skating surface with rolling hills and soft curves. It includes a 5,000-square-foot ice skating area called the Pond that is suitable for beginning skaters and events. Fourteen miles of tubing under the pavement supplies refrigerant to the surface, while a Zamboni ice resurfacing machine maintains a smooth skating surface.
In warm weather, The Ribbon transforms into a multi-purpose trial that will be free to use for roller skating, roller blading, kick scooters and balance bikes. The Ribbon is generously supported by the Hylant Family Foundation.
📍 Contact Us
Phone: (419) 407-9717
Email: rinkmanagement@metroparkstoledo.com
Hours of Operation:
🕙 1 Hour Before Opening – End of Last Session (Daily)
*Email and voicemail messages are monitored outside of office hours.
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📌 1505 Front St, Toledo, OH 43605
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