The Landing Ice Rink, 2255 Middle Road, Bettendorf, will open for the season (weather permitting) at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, according to the City of Bettendorf.
Over the past month, the Bettendorf Parks & Recreation Department has been busy training staff, sharpening skates, adding new concession items and creating ice for The Landing.
The facility has more than 11,000 square feet of permanent outdoor ice rink with climate-controlled restrooms, concessions, and warming areas as well as outdoor gas firepits.
“Last winter we opened The Landing Ice Rink for its inaugural winter season and saw an overwhelming response to this new attraction,” John Byrnes, Bettendorf’s parks & recreation director, said in a news release.
In all, he said “16,663 skaters took the ice throughout the winter months last season, and this season we expect that number to grow as we continue to enhance the experience at The Landing Ice Rink. There is something for the whole family to enjoy at this unique winter experience offering the only outdoor ice rink in the Quad Cities.”
The 2025-26 season will kick off Dec. 5 with a tree lighting ceremony at 5 p.m. Afterwards, the rink will open to all skaters.
Here are some of The Landing’s special events:
- Skate with Santa: Monday, Dec. 15. For the first time, Santa Claus is visiting The Landing Ice Rink to meet with children, collect their letters (see above), and take pictures.
- Early Out Skate: Wednesdays, January 7-March 11. The Landing will open early from 2-4 p.m. on Wednesdays for middle schoolers who have an “early out” day at school. Admission is $5 and includes skate rental.
- Senior Skate & Social: Fridays, Jan. 9 to March 13. From 10 a.m. to noon on Fridays (beginning Jan. 9) adults 50+ can enjoy a relaxed daytime skating session. Admission is $5 and includes skate rental.
- Skate with the Quad City Storm Hockey Team: On Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 5-9 p.m., skaters will have a chance to skate along with Storm players and the mascot Radar.
The Landing Ice Rink also is offering some new packages for guests this season. They include:
- Fundraising Nights: Partner with The Landing Ice Rink to raise money for your organization. To learn more, visit www.bettendorf.org/FundraisingNight.
- Birthday Parties: Celebrate your birthday at The Landing a reserved table inside The Lodge. To learn more, visit www.bettendorf.org/BirthdayParty.
- Private Rentals: Rent the ice rink for your special event. A rental includes access to the ice rink, patio, firepits, and The Lodge, which features seating for up to 50 people, concession service and a fireplace. Skaters also are allowed to bring in their own food and non-alcoholic beverages. To learn more, visit www.bettendorf.org/PrivateRentals.
