Riding Ice Bikes Just South Of Cleveland Is The Quirkiest Way To Make Wintertime Magical
Got cabin fever? The truth is, you shouldn’t! Here in Northeast Ohio, there’s so much to discover in the cooler months. Yes, the weather outside can be frightful, but the allure of our spectacular outdoor activities is so delightful. Today, we’re going to take a road trip from Cleveland to Akron to experience one totally unique attraction: the best ice bikes in Ohio! This new wintertime sensation is coming to an ice rink near you, so you won’t want to pass up the opportunity to glide across the ice in style. Bundle up and prepare to kick cabin fever, because this event is cool as can be.
Lock 3 Park in Akron is transformed each winter by the appearance of colder temperatures and winter snow.
Located just 40 minutes south of Cleveland in neighboring Summit County, Lock 3 is an effortless day trip. This vibrant park has delighted locals since its unveiling in the early 2000s.
Each year, the park unveils its 10,000-square-foot ice rink to delight and entertain visitors.
As the largest seasonal ice rink in Ohio, it's no wonder visitors come from all over to experience the wonders of Lock 3. Its annual seasonal celebration, WinterFest, kicks off in late November and continues through February.
While their ice rink is the main attraction each winter, there's much to do throughout the course of WinterFest.
Wintertime movie showings, indoor Polar Putt Putt, and visits with celebrities like Elsa from Frozen make this annual season of celebration perfect for the whole family. You can find a full list of events here.
In previous years, WinterFest has grown bigger and better with the addition of groundbreaking modern attractions like ice bumper cars.
This quirky wintertime activity was an instant hit with fans and has since settled into the regular wintertime schedule of events. They share the ice rink with skaters, and visitors are quietly obsessed with this wintry sport.
The latest and greatest attraction at Lock 3 is its ice bikes, and this is an attraction you have to see to believe.
Ice bikes, also playfully referred to as ice-cycles, combine the wonders of sledding, skating, and biking all at the same time. They have a sled-like contraption on the bottom that glides across ice, and peddles and manpower make them soar.
Ice bikes can be enjoyed Tuesday through Sunday. Rides span 18 minutes and cost just $10.
Just like the ice bumper cars, these bikes will allow you to explore the ice rink... no balance required! You'll be slipping and sliding like a pro on these unique wintertime fun mobiles.
Prepare to conquer the ice rink in total style on an ice-cycle!
Click here to make reservations and to begin planning your trip.
Ice bikes are crazy cool, and they’re one of the hottest new wintertime activities in the area. Have you ever tried to ride an ice bike? We’d love to hear about your experience!
Nikki is a lifelong Ohioan with a love for literature. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has enjoyed publishing her written work since 2007. She has a love of travel and does so frequently, though she believes that home is where the heart is — she continues to work in and around Cleveland as a digital content specialist to this day, working on everything from commercial scripts and social media posts to grassroots marketing initiatives.
