Ice Skating

Those who want to strap on blades and glide (or tumble) around some frozen water have an option other than Crown Center. At Park Place, the “mixed-use community” of residences, retail and entertainment at 117th Street and Nall in Leawood, there’s a winter skating center called simply The Ice. Parents can keep an eye on their red-nosed, pirouetting offspring from the comfort of a casual dining establishment such as Ingredient, which overlooks the rink. Access The Ice for just $6; add $3 if you need to rent skates. The Ice is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. Hours will change slightly after January 3. Call 913-663-2070 or see destinationparkplace.com.

Mondays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sundays, 12-8 p.m.; Mondays-Thursdays, Sundays, 12-8 p.m.; Fridays, 12-10 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Starts: Nov. 2. Continues through Feb. 28, 2009