Our cold Ohio winters—while sometimes uncomfortable and dangerous to drive in—are good for at least one thing: outdoor activities and sports.
This winter, downtown Dayton will host an outdoor ice skating rink at RiverScape MetroPark (229 East Monument Ave). With just a short drive from Beavercreek, you can enjoy outdoor skating under a covered pavilion. The rink will be open daily until February 28, 2013. The rink will offer not only a place to skate, but also skating lessons, themed skating nights, and Curling classes.
If you’re in a large group and would like the rink to yourself, the rink can be rented on Sunday and Thursday nights for $300. This includes 50 skate rentals and 50 cups of hot chocolate.