A photo of a little boy in the Swonder party room, holding both thumbs up in a pokemon hat in front of a pokemon photo display with pokemon balloons that celebrated his birthday at Swonder ice arena.

A photo of children on the ice skating during a birthday party. There are two little boys, each on using the skate helpers that are offered for rent. One is pushing a blue seal and the other is pushing a red walker.

A photo of a birthday party celebration in one of the Swonder party rooms. This shows kids sitting at one of the party room tables that is covered in a baseball themed table cloth eating pizza with balloons decorating the room and parents standing around the room as well during the celebration.

Party Package

Admission for 10 skaters

Skate rental for 10 skaters

Private party room

Party Packages can only be scheduled during public session times.

(Parties are booked on a first come first serve basis & spots are limited.)

This shows an adult skating on the ice and utilizing the blue seal skate helper that is offered to rent during Swonder's public skating sessions. The adult is pushing children on the blue seal while skating.

Package Price

$110 nonrefundable deposit

(holds your reservation)

$7 for every skater after the 10th

$5 for Bobby the Seal Skate Helpers

$2 for Red Walker Skate Helpers

(skate helpers are available for rent for birthday parties unless parties are scheduled on public sessions that stipulate skate helpers are not allowed)

This is a photo of the blue seal skate helper that is available to rent while skating at Swonder.

This is a photo of the red walker skate helper that is available for rent while skating at Swonder.

Contact Info

Call (812)436-5717 and speak to Kristie Rueger to book your party or get more information regarding our birthday party packages.

This photo shows multiple presents lined up on the party room floor as the birthday kiddo opens them while his party guests watch.

Frequently Asked Questions:

I see there is a $110.00 deposit, but what is the total cost?

Swonder's birthday party package is $110.00. This $110.00 includes your private party room, admission and skate rental for the first 10 skaters. If your party has more than the ten skaters, you will pay an additional $7.00 per additional skater. (Admission= $4.00, Skate Rental= $3.00)

What dates and time are available for a birthday party?

All birthday parties are booked during our public sessions. For information on our public session schedule, please go to the public skating page under the SKATING tab.

*Please note that skate aides are not available to rent on Friday public sessions.

Can I bring in my own food?

Under normal circumstances outside food is prohibited at Swonder Ice Arena. However for the time being the arena is unable to provide concession services. As a result, on a temporary basis, we are allowing parties to cater or bring in their own food and non-alcoholic beverages.

I would prefer a party that is not during the public session. Is that possible?

Yes! Private parties are possible, however availability is limited. Private party rental ranges from $170.00 to $220.00 per hour for ice, $25.00 to $40.00 per hour for the party room, and $3.00 per person for rental skates.

How long do we have our party room for?

Each party will have their party room for the entire time of the public session. Swonder does allow their parties to come in about 60 minutes before the party begins to set up the party room.

What kind of decorations can I bring?

You may bring any decorations you would like, with the exception of confetti and glitter.

Does Swonder provide invitations, plates, napkins, plasticware, linen, etc.?

Swonder Ice Arena does not provide any party supplies for your party room rental. Individuals booking a birthday party or renting a party room at Swonder are responsible for sending out their own invitations, and bringing in any party supplies needed for their party.

Can I have ice skating lessons during the party?

Ice skating lessons can be arranged for your party at an additional cost. If you are interested in having lessons during your party please contact GEFSC Learn to Skate at 812-479-7401 or learntoskate@gefsc.com.