All the Cleveland Heights Community Center Ice Rink's teachers are former skating stars, but what makes them great is their endless patience -- a key attribute when dealing with wobbly six-year-olds and creaky-kneed dads. The half-hour classes are divided by both age and skill level, so beginning adults don't have to compete with kids for attention. And classes are offered year-round, so you don't have to wait till the leaves fall to learn how to lace up a skate.
1 Monticello Blvd., Cleveland Heights, 216-691-7373, www.clevelandheights.com