Tickets are on sale for Skate City Springs, a holiday ice-skating rink on the City Green, in the heart of Sandy Springs’ downtown district, open from Nov. 13 through Jan. 18.

The Sandy Springs Foundation, a citizen-led nonprofit that supports the city’s community events, is sponsoring this year’s ice rink, which opens on Nov. 13 with “Friday Fright Night” and a performance by the Atlanta Figure Skating Club.

The ice rink was erected at the same location on the City Green at 1 Galambos Way in Sandy Springs as shown in this photo from the 2023 sessions, though the skate rental and concession stands are arranged to make it more convenient. (Provided by Sandy Springs)
Skate Sandy Springs, an open-air ice rink on the City Green at Mount Vernon Highway and Galambos Way, opens to the public this Friday, Nov. 13. (Provided by the City of Sandy Springs)

Sandy Springs ice rink

The city’s fourth annual open-air ice rink has holiday decor and music. A ticket gets you a one-hour skate session (with two-hour options for parties), with access to free “skate helpers,” concessions for purchase, and a souvenir tent.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for children (ages 2–9) Monday through Thursday. Friday through Sunday, tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for children.  

New this year: 

•Beginning Friday, Nov. 20, Disco Slide Fridays will transform the ice into a “Boogie Wonderland” with disco lights and music.  

•Building on the fun last year, Glow Skating will now take place every night after dark. Skaters are encouraged to wear neon or white to glow on the ice.  

•Saturday night skate parties are returning, with themes including ’80s, Pajama Party, Superheroes and Villains, and K-Pop Vibe. From 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., a DJ will play a live set. Skaters who dress up receive a free cup of hot cocoa. 

• Skate City Springs now offers group packages for every celebration, with packages including food, a gathering space, and skating for birthday parties, group outings, and private corporate parties.  Starting at $30 per person, new group packages include food and beverage options like pizza, BBQ, chicken tenders, and all-American grill, with unlimited hot cocoa. Discounted group skating rates are available for parties of 10 or more.  

To ensure availability, reservations for individual and group parties are strongly recommended. Follow @CitySpringsDistrict on social media for the full schedule. Corporate outings can be booked by emailing venuerentals@SandySpringsGA.gov. 

This report was compiled and written by Rough Draft Atlanta's staff.