John and Dede Howard Ice Rink

Located off of Willa Drive and adjacent to Whittlesey Park, the John and Dede Howard Ice Arena is a great, family-friendly, ice rink within the City of St. Joseph to bring your friends and family.

Ice Arena Manager: Andrew Peters
Address: 2414 Willa Drive (Whittlesey Park)
Phone: (269) 983-8795

General Information

The John and Dede Howard Ice Arena was made possible by a generous donation from local residents John and Dede Howard. It has been a great resource to the City by providing fun, family-friendly recreation for the community. Some of the programs the John and Dede Howard Ice Arena hosts are open skating, club hockey, and also our Summer Recreation Program.

The John and Dede Howard Ice Rink is a partially enclosed, refrigerated NHL-sized (200' x 85') outdoor rink. The rink is open to the weather outside; however, it has a roof above it to help protect it from some of the weather's elements. Because it is an outdoor facility, it is subject to weather. Weather may alter the printed schedule of ice times and also the opening and closing dates of the facility. Please either check the news feed of the website or contact the Ice Rink to inquire about weather-related closings.

Ice Rink Amenities

• Concession Stand
• Enclosed Roof
• Open Skate
• Rental (for personal use or club)
• Skate Rental
• Warming Shelter
• Zamboni

Winter Schedule and Rates

• Current Open Skate
• Current Christmas Schedule
  
• Current New Year Schedule
• Current Rates

Rental Information

For information about renting/reserving the John and Dede Howard Ice Arena, please click here.

Other Forms and Relevant Information

• Payment Policy
• Release of Assumption of Risk (Individual)
• Release Assumption of Risk and Indemnification (Club)
• Seasonal Rental Agreement Provisions