Monona Bank RiverRink is conveniently located along the Yahara River, at the corner of West Broadway Ave and Bridge Road in Monona. Park is accessible by car, bus or bike!
Parking
Public parking lot is available on a first-come, first-served basis
Off-street parking available on Bridge Road
Off-street parking available on Inland Way
Busing
The Madison Metro Transit runs daily - bus stop located at corner of Bridge Road and West Broadway.
Monona Transit - Check schedule for nearest bus stop location.
Bike racks
Bike racks are conveniently located all around Grand Crossing Park.
Riders must provide their own bike locks.
Charter/School Bus
If you are bringing a bus to Monona Bank RiverRink, please contact us at (608) 222-4167 to make arrangements for parking.
What to Wear when Ice Skating As you will be ice skating outside, don’t forget to add a hat and a weather appropriate coat to this list!
Do Wear: 1. Long pants Wear pants you can easily move around in. Yoga pants are a great call here, as are sweatpants, joggers, or any stretchy pants fit for movement. Pants will also help protect your legs if you happen to take a tumble.
2. Layers If you’re cold when you arrive you can keep yourself bundled up; as you begin skating you can remove layers easily to account for all of the heat you are generating.
3. Gloves These not only keep you warm but help you to have something a bit softer to land on if you fall on the ice.
4. Appropriate socks Socks can typically be an afterthought, but they’re important when dressing for ice skating. You’re going to want to wear a pair that’s warm and comfortable, but nothing too thick!
5. Hair pulled back If you have long hair you will want to pull it back off of your face
6. Helmet (recommended) It’s often recommended that new ice skaters, especially young children, wear a helmet for protection. Falls on the ice can feel nasty. Additionally, helmets will keep a young skater’s head warm.
Don’t Wear: 7. Shorts
It’s winter, why are you even considering wearing shorts? Shorts are not weather appropriate. Also, shorts will leave your legs too vulnerable if you fall.
8. Dresses (without leggings) While dresses are always fashionable they are not warm, and they fall in the same category as shorts when it comes to protecting your legs from falls. If you want to wear a cute dress out on the ice, we recommend a good pair of fleece leggings.
9. Tight pants Now is not the time for tight, skinny jeans, nor any tight clothing in general. Tight clothing restrains your movement and may prohibit you from catching your balance.
10. Thick socks The important thing here is to have socks that will not hinder how your skates fit. If your socks are too thick, they may make your skate uncomfortable or tight.
