James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval
Welcome to the completely renovated James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval! The very ice where Eric Heiden won 5 Olympic gold medals for team USA during the 1980 Olympics. The oval is one of only a few outdoor olympic rinks still in operation and after recent renovations it offers the public a skating experience you won't find anywhere else.
Public Skating at the Olympic Oval
During the winter months, you can race your friends or simply go for a casual skate with the family during our public skating hours. Don't have skates? Don't worry! Skate rentals are also available right at the oval.
2023 World University Games
The James C. Sheffield Speed Skating Oval will also be host to some of the speed skating events during the 2023 World University Games being held in Lake Placid from January 12 - 22, 2023. Learn more.