Skate the Plaza, Medley's outdoor ice rink in Johns Creek, opens Nov. 27 and runs to Feb. 7. Sessions are $18, $15 on Mondays, with hours, parking and rules.
Last checked Nov. 10, 2026. Dates, hours, prices and rules come from Medley’s Skate the Plaza page and Merry Medley page. This page is updated each season at the same address.
Skate the Plaza, Medley’s outdoor ice rink, opens Friday, Nov. 27, 2026, at Medley and runs through Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027. A 75-minute session with skate rental costs $18, or $15 on Mondays, plus a $1.50 service fee and tax. Medley says payment is card only.
Know before you go
- Where: The Plaza at Medley, 2140 Medley Blvd., at Johns Creek Parkway and McGinnis Ferry Road
- When: Nov. 27 to Feb. 7; weekdays from 3 p.m., weekends from 11 a.m.
- Tickets: $18 a skater, $15 on Mondays, $99 season pass, each plus a $1.50 fee; book a session on Medley’s ticket page
- Ages: 3 and older; under-12s skate with an adult
- Parking: self-parking in decks and a surface lot, or $12 valet
- Private parties: Medley@IceRinkEvents.com
Opening night: Merry Medley, Nov. 27
The rink opens at Merry Medley, Medley’s holiday kickoff from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, the day after Thanksgiving. Medley lists this program and says it may change:
- 4 p.m.: DJ Yvonne Monet on The Plaza Stage.
- 4:15 p.m.: a professional ice skating performance.
- 4:30 p.m.: Barnwell Elementary School.
- 5 p.m.: a second professional ice skating performance.
- 5:30 p.m.: a special school performance.
- 6 to 8 p.m.: The Golden Rose All-Stars, a marching band with singers, dancers and a DJ, on The Boulevard Stage, then a fireworks finale.
Opening day runs on school holiday hours, so the rink itself is open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Hours
Medley lists these hours on its Skate the Plaza page:
| When | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 3 to 10 p.m. |
| Friday | 3 to 11 p.m. |
| Saturday | 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. |
| Sunday | 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
| School holidays: Nov. 27 and Dec. 21 to Jan. 4 | 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily |
| Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24 | 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25 | 3 to 10 p.m. |
| New Year’s Eve, Thursday, Dec. 31 | 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| New Year’s Day, Friday, Jan. 1 | 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. |
The Dec. 21 to Jan. 4 stretch covers winter break on the Fulton County Schools calendar. Medley recommends booking ahead for weekends and school holidays.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| General admission | $18 a skater |
| Cheap Skate Mondays | $15 a skater, all day every Monday |
| Season pass | $99 a skater |
Every ticket includes a 75-minute session and skate rental, and each adds a $1.50 service fee plus tax. Book a session on Medley’s ticket page or buy in person. Medley takes cards only, no cash.
If illness or an emergency comes up, Medley says you can reschedule within 72 hours after your original session, for any open time that season.
Rules and what to bring
These come from the FAQ on Medley’s rink page:
- Skaters must be 3 or older. Children under 12 must be with an adult, and children cannot be carried while skating.
- Rental skates run from toddler size 8 to adult size 15, with double-runner and clamp-on skates for very young children. Medley’s tip: women usually go two sizes down from their shoe size, men one size down.
- There are no lockers or storage, and no bags or loose items on the ice.
- Hockey sticks and pucks are not allowed.
- The rink is ADA compliant. A wheelchair user wears skates and the person helping wears ice cleats, which the rink provides; both sign a waiver.
- Public restrooms are in the Guest Lounge on The Plaza, between Playa Bowls and Fado.
Parking and getting there
Medley has parking decks and a surface lot a short walk from The Plaza, and valet costs $12 a car, according to the rink page. Our Medley guide has where the self-parking entrances and electric vehicle chargers are. On Merry Medley night, expect the decks to fill early; Medley has not announced any road closures for the evening.
What this means for you
- For the cheapest skate, go on a Monday: $15 plus the fee.
- A family of four pays $72 plus $6 in fees for one general admission session.
- Book weekend and winter break sessions ahead, and bring a card, not cash.
- The rink is outdoors, so dress for the weather; it stays open into February.
Related: holiday lights and Christmas events, Thanksgiving in Johns Creek, New Year’s Eve, kids activities and things to do this month.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Medley ice rink open in Johns Creek?
Skate the Plaza opens Friday, Nov. 27, 2026, at Merry Medley, and runs through Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027, on The Plaza at Medley, 2140 Medley Blvd., according to Medley.
How much is ice skating at Medley?
General admission is $18 a skater, Cheap Skate Mondays are $15 a skater all day, and a season pass is $99. Every ticket adds a $1.50 service fee and tax, and includes a 75-minute session and skate rental.
What are the Skate the Plaza hours?
Monday to Thursday 3 to 10 p.m., Friday 3 to 11 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. On school holidays, Nov. 27 and Dec. 21 to Jan. 4, it opens 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., with shorter hours on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve.
Can you pay cash at the Medley ice rink?
No. Medley says tickets are card only. Book online through Medley’s ticket page or buy in person.
How old do you have to be to skate at Medley?
Skaters must be 3 or older, and children under 12 must skate with an adult. Children cannot be carried on the ice.
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