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Kiddie Koncierge: Ice Rinks
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Area's premier resource for fun,
interesting, unique, and
creative kids activities.
We provide recommendations,
reviews, and resources on all
sorts of fun things to do in San
Francisco, Berkeley/Oakland,
San Jose, Marin, and beyond!
Welcome to the Kiddie
Koncierge Ice Rink Guide!
Updated November 2, 2009
'Tis the season for the winter ice rinks! They are popping up all
over. What better way to get into the spirit of the holidays than to
enjoy some time out in the crisp fall air. If crowds aren't your thing
but you still want to skate, don't forget about the Bay Area's indoor
rinks!
Some tips to increase your enjoyment:
Outdoor Ice Rinks
11 November 2009 – 3 January 2010
Holiday Ice Rink at Embarcadero Center,
Justin Herman Plaza (adjacent to
Embarcadero 4 and across from the Ferry
Building)
Sunday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Skating $9 adults, $5.50 for kids 10 and under. ($0.50 more on
Sundays)
Skate rental $3.50.
The outdoor ice rinks open! Of course, if this warm weather keeps
up, it will be a challenge to keep them frozen! Even if you aren’t a
budding Kimmie Meissner or just think you are, there is something
really nice about skating under the lights to music. They will have
skating clinics and skates for those of you who don’t own your
own. The nice things about this location is that 1) it is BART
accessible, and 2) there is plenty of great places to eat in the area
at all price ranges. The downside is that parking is expensive and
traffic a little hideous.
Note: admission is for a 90 minute skating session.
For directions and details http://www.embarcaderocenter.
com/ec/Holidays/2009rink.html
11 November 2009 - 18 January 2010
Safeway Holiday Ice Rink, Union Square
50 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco
Sunday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Adults $9-$9.50, kids $4.50-$5.00, Skate rental $4-$5
After a few minutes of crowds you might be ready for a little air.
Union Square is a beautiful oasis, especially during the holidays.
There is that towering tree surrounded as if in a valley by the walls
of light-bedecked hotels and stores. This year there will be an ice
rink to enjoy under the tree and the dizzying array of lights. Visit
www.unionsquareicerink.com for details
Note: this ice rink is TINY. I mean really tiny. What this means is
that I really wouldn't bother bringing the small kids because they
will have no margin for error. Find a bigger rink. This place is a
fine place if you know a little about skating and just want to skate a
little. Just give up any fantasies of the triple salchow. Not going to
happen.
12 November 2009 – 18 January 2010
Downtown Walnut Creek on Ice, 1365
Civic Drive in Civic Park (at Broadway and
Civic – slightly different location), Walnut
Creek
Monday – Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Hours extend during the holidays
$11 - $15 including skate rental,
We LOVED this rink. Big, not crowded, and very pleasant. Walnut
Creek’s outdoor skating rink is truly lovely. Nestled amidst the
trees (but somehow sunny when the weather calls for it), and
steps from a great playground and the downtown shopping area (if
you can handle the crowds), it is one of the nicer ones. With the
lights in the trees, it will be especially pretty at night. Nothing but
pluses here: parking in Walnut Creek is pretty easy, lessons are
available, and a shuttle serves BART. For details visit http://www.
iceskatewalnutcreek.com/
20 November 2009 – 3 January 2010
Downtown Ice, Circle of Palms, 120 S.
Market Street (between the Fairmont, San
Jose and the San Jose Museum of Art),
Downtown San Jose
Monday – Thursday 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday 5:00 p.m. – Midnight
Saturday 12 noon – midnight
Sunday 12 noon – 10:00 p.m.
Special hours on holiday weekends
$13 - $15 including skate rental (discounts available for VTA
riders, Tech Museum visitors, Discover Downtown Card holders)
San Jose’s Downtown Ice is Northern California’s answer to the
Rockefeller Center Ice Rink. Nestled in the heart of Downtown
surrounded by palm trees, it must be nice to skate under the stars
were you able to actually see the stars. Downtown San Jose is a
wonderful holiday destination with the Rink, the Winter Wonderland
(details coming soon) and lots of restaurants and other
attractions. For directions, hours, and other details, visit http:
//www.sjdowntown.com/DowntownIce.html
19 November 2009 - 10 January 2010
Dublin Holiday on Ice, Dublin Toyota
Parking Lot, Hacienda Crossings off of i-
580, Dublin
10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. everyday (you will have to choose your 2
hour slot)
$7-$15/Admission, $3/Skate Rental
The Dublin Rink has you buy tickets for specific time slots. The
good news is that it limits the number of people on the ice (in
theory). The Bad News is that your child will be limited to two
hours on the ice. Of course, you and your child(ren) might be toast
by then anyway. The surroundings are a Toyota dealer parking lot -
not very poetic. For details, visit www.dublinholidayonice.com
19 November 2009 - 10 January 2010
Sharks Winter Rink at Pleasanton, 400 Old
Bernal Road, Pleasanton (between City
Hall and the Library.
Mon, Tues, Thurs 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm, and 7:
30 - 9:30 pm
Weds and Fri 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm, 5:45 pm - 7:
45 pm, and 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sat and Sun 10:15 am - 12:15 pm, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm, 2:45 pm -
4:45 pm, 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
$12-16 Admission, Including Skate Rental ($2 break for
residents)
Like the Dublin Rink, the Pleasanton Rink has you buy tickets for
specific time slots. The good news is that it limits the number of
people on the ice (in theory). The Bad News is that your child will
be limited to two hours on the ice. Of course, you and your child
(ren) might be toast by then anyway. Downtown Pleasanton is also
a very charming place to walk around (or hobble) afterwards in
search of hot cocoa and snacks. Visit www.
sharkswinterrinkatpleasanton.com for details
Palo Alto Winter Lodge, 3009 Middlefield
Road, Palo Alto
Open daily 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Open evenings Wednesdays, Fridays-Sundays 8:00 p.m. - 10:00
p.m.,
Open Mornings Tuesday - Friday 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Admission $8 (plus $3 skate rental)
This is the only permanent outdoor ice rink in the area and is open
from September through mid- April. Outside Magazine named this
rink one of the 10 best ice rinks in the country. For details, visit
winterlodge.com
Cancelled
Reindeer Romp Skating Rink, San
Francisco Zoo, San Francisco
Unfortunately, budget woes have forced the San Francisco Zoo to
cancel its Reindeer Romp ice rink this year. Visit www.sfzoo.org
for details.
Indoor Ice
There is a lot of indoor ice in the Bay Area. Good thing to
remember on a warm summer afternoon.
San Francisco
Yerba Buena Ice Skating and Bowling
Center
750 Folsom Street, San Francisco
(415) 777-3727
www.skatebowl.com
For hours, visit http://www.skatebowl.
com/Ice_Center/Public/Schedule.htm
$11 adult admission with skate rental
$8 adult admission only
$9.25 kids admission with skate rental
$6.25 kids admission only
This is a unique concept: skating AND bowling! Not a bad way to
spend the day. Note that there is a great carousel and museum
(Zeum) nearby, SFMOMA and Metreon aren't far away either.
East Bay
Oakland Ice Center
519 18th Street
Oakland, CA
(510) 268-9000
www.oaklandice.com
For Hours, visit http://www.oaklandice.
com/assets/public_skating/Oakland2008HolidayIceSchedule.pdf
$7.50 adults (and kids 13 and up) admission
$6.50 kids under 12
$3 skate rental
During the holidays, Oakland Ice Center will have a "Skate one
session get one free" promotion.
Dublin Iceland
7212 San Ramon Rd
Dublin, CA
(925) 829-4445
www.dubliniceland.com
For hours, visit http://www.dubliniceland.com/calendar.cfm
$7 Adults
$6 kids 5-17
$4 kids 4 and under (includes skate rental)
$3 skate rental
Sharks Ice at Fremont
44388 Old Warm Springs Blvd
Fremont, CA
Phone: 510-623-7200
www.sharksicefremont.com/index2.html
For hours, visit http://www.sharksiceatfremont.
com/assets/public_skating/Fremont2008HolidayIceSchedule.pdf
$8 adults (and kids 13 and up) admission
$7 kids under 12
$3.75 skate rental
During the holidays, Sharks Ice Fremont will have a "Skate one
session get one free" promotion.
South Bay
Belmont Iceland
815 Old Country Road
Belmont, CA
(650) 592-0532
www.belmonticeland.com
For hours, visit http://www.belmonticeland.com/calendar.cfm
$7 adults admission
$6 kids 5-17
$4 kids 4 and under (includes skate rental)
$3 Skate rental
Cupertino Ice Center - Vallco
10123 Wolfe Road
Cupertino, CA
(408) 446-2906
www.icecenter.net
For hours, visit http://www.icecenter.net/cupertino/index.html
$10 admission with skate rental
$7 admission only
$4 skate rental only (not sure why you would rent skates without
paying admission)
Palo Alto Winter Lodge
October - April
3009 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA
www.winterlodge.com
For hours visit http://www.winterlodge.com/sschedule.shtml
$8 admission
$3 skate rental
Nazareth Ice Oasis
3140 Bay Road
Redwood City, CA
(650) 364-8090
www.iceoasis.com
For hours, visit http://iceoasis.com/activities/public-skate.html
$8 Adults (and kids 13 and over)
$7 kids 12 and under
$3 skate rental
Sharks Ice at San Jose
1500 S. 10th Street
San Jose, CA
(408) 279-6000
www.sharksiceatsanjose.com/
For hours, visit http://www.sharksiceatsanjose.
com/assets/public_skating/SharksIceSanJose2008HolidayIceSc
hedule.pdf
$8 adults (and kids 13 and up) admission
$7 kids under 12
$3.75 skate rental
During the holidays, Sharks Ice San Jose will have a "Skate one
session get one free" promotion.
San Mateo Ice Center (Bridgepointe)
2202 Bridgepointe Parkway
San Mateo, CA
(650) 574-1616
www.icecenter.net
For hours visit http://www.icecenter.net/sanmateo/index.html
$10 admission with skate rental
$7 Admission only
$4 skate rental only (what are you going to do? Walk around the
lobby with them?)
Wine Country
Redwood Empire Ice Arena
Snoopy's Home Ice!
1667 West Steele Lane
Santa Rosa, CA
(707) 546-7147
www.snoopyshomeice.com
For hours, visit http://www.snoopyshomeice.com/schedule.shtml
$9 adults (and kids 12-17)
$7 kids (11 and under)
$3 skate rental
This is a great family friendly rink. They have special evening rates
and they even have something called Puppy Practice for kids 12
and under and their parents. Puppy Practice has a 20 minute
group lesson (with chairs if you need them) and special prices and
free skate rentals.
That’s it for now!
Koncierge Ice Rink Guide!
Updated November 2, 2009
'Tis the season for the winter ice rinks! They are popping up all
over. What better way to get into the spirit of the holidays than to
enjoy some time out in the crisp fall air. If crowds aren't your thing
but you still want to skate, don't forget about the Bay Area's indoor
rinks!
Some tips to increase your enjoyment:
- Dress in layers. There are two reasons for this: 1) It can be
cold, you are on ICE after all. But, once you get moving, you
may want to peel off that parka. 2) more layers = more
padding (thanks, Deb!). Gloves are nice for the hands, a
pair of ski pants keeps the bottom dry, and a few layers of
underwear can pad that bottom nicely. - Having your beginner flanked by two adults is not as
helpful as you think. We tried this. It actually makes it
harder. It is better to simply hold one hand. - Bend those knees and keep your weight forward. 'Nuff
said. - Snacks and Beverages You are exercising, so it helps to
have something to stoke those fires. - Have Fun!
Outdoor Ice Rinks
11 November 2009 – 3 January 2010
Holiday Ice Rink at Embarcadero Center,
Justin Herman Plaza (adjacent to
Embarcadero 4 and across from the Ferry
Building)
Sunday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Skating $9 adults, $5.50 for kids 10 and under. ($0.50 more on
Sundays)
Skate rental $3.50.
The outdoor ice rinks open! Of course, if this warm weather keeps
up, it will be a challenge to keep them frozen! Even if you aren’t a
budding Kimmie Meissner or just think you are, there is something
really nice about skating under the lights to music. They will have
skating clinics and skates for those of you who don’t own your
own. The nice things about this location is that 1) it is BART
accessible, and 2) there is plenty of great places to eat in the area
at all price ranges. The downside is that parking is expensive and
traffic a little hideous.
Note: admission is for a 90 minute skating session.
For directions and details http://www.embarcaderocenter.
com/ec/Holidays/2009rink.html
11 November 2009 - 18 January 2010
Safeway Holiday Ice Rink, Union Square
50 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco
Sunday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Adults $9-$9.50, kids $4.50-$5.00, Skate rental $4-$5
After a few minutes of crowds you might be ready for a little air.
Union Square is a beautiful oasis, especially during the holidays.
There is that towering tree surrounded as if in a valley by the walls
of light-bedecked hotels and stores. This year there will be an ice
rink to enjoy under the tree and the dizzying array of lights. Visit
www.unionsquareicerink.com for details
Note: this ice rink is TINY. I mean really tiny. What this means is
that I really wouldn't bother bringing the small kids because they
will have no margin for error. Find a bigger rink. This place is a
fine place if you know a little about skating and just want to skate a
little. Just give up any fantasies of the triple salchow. Not going to
happen.
12 November 2009 – 18 January 2010
Downtown Walnut Creek on Ice, 1365
Civic Drive in Civic Park (at Broadway and
Civic – slightly different location), Walnut
Creek
Monday – Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Hours extend during the holidays
$11 - $15 including skate rental,
We LOVED this rink. Big, not crowded, and very pleasant. Walnut
Creek’s outdoor skating rink is truly lovely. Nestled amidst the
trees (but somehow sunny when the weather calls for it), and
steps from a great playground and the downtown shopping area (if
you can handle the crowds), it is one of the nicer ones. With the
lights in the trees, it will be especially pretty at night. Nothing but
pluses here: parking in Walnut Creek is pretty easy, lessons are
available, and a shuttle serves BART. For details visit http://www.
iceskatewalnutcreek.com/
20 November 2009 – 3 January 2010
Downtown Ice, Circle of Palms, 120 S.
Market Street (between the Fairmont, San
Jose and the San Jose Museum of Art),
Downtown San Jose
Monday – Thursday 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday 5:00 p.m. – Midnight
Saturday 12 noon – midnight
Sunday 12 noon – 10:00 p.m.
Special hours on holiday weekends
$13 - $15 including skate rental (discounts available for VTA
riders, Tech Museum visitors, Discover Downtown Card holders)
San Jose’s Downtown Ice is Northern California’s answer to the
Rockefeller Center Ice Rink. Nestled in the heart of Downtown
surrounded by palm trees, it must be nice to skate under the stars
were you able to actually see the stars. Downtown San Jose is a
wonderful holiday destination with the Rink, the Winter Wonderland
(details coming soon) and lots of restaurants and other
attractions. For directions, hours, and other details, visit http:
//www.sjdowntown.com/DowntownIce.html
19 November 2009 - 10 January 2010
Dublin Holiday on Ice, Dublin Toyota
Parking Lot, Hacienda Crossings off of i-
580, Dublin
10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. everyday (you will have to choose your 2
hour slot)
$7-$15/Admission, $3/Skate Rental
The Dublin Rink has you buy tickets for specific time slots. The
good news is that it limits the number of people on the ice (in
theory). The Bad News is that your child will be limited to two
hours on the ice. Of course, you and your child(ren) might be toast
by then anyway. The surroundings are a Toyota dealer parking lot -
not very poetic. For details, visit www.dublinholidayonice.com
19 November 2009 - 10 January 2010
Sharks Winter Rink at Pleasanton, 400 Old
Bernal Road, Pleasanton (between City
Hall and the Library.
Mon, Tues, Thurs 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm, and 7:
30 - 9:30 pm
Weds and Fri 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm, 5:45 pm - 7:
45 pm, and 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sat and Sun 10:15 am - 12:15 pm, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm, 2:45 pm -
4:45 pm, 5:45 pm - 7:45 pm, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
$12-16 Admission, Including Skate Rental ($2 break for
residents)
Like the Dublin Rink, the Pleasanton Rink has you buy tickets for
specific time slots. The good news is that it limits the number of
people on the ice (in theory). The Bad News is that your child will
be limited to two hours on the ice. Of course, you and your child
(ren) might be toast by then anyway. Downtown Pleasanton is also
a very charming place to walk around (or hobble) afterwards in
search of hot cocoa and snacks. Visit www.
sharkswinterrinkatpleasanton.com for details
Palo Alto Winter Lodge, 3009 Middlefield
Road, Palo Alto
Open daily 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Open evenings Wednesdays, Fridays-Sundays 8:00 p.m. - 10:00
p.m.,
Open Mornings Tuesday - Friday 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Admission $8 (plus $3 skate rental)
This is the only permanent outdoor ice rink in the area and is open
from September through mid- April. Outside Magazine named this
rink one of the 10 best ice rinks in the country. For details, visit
winterlodge.com
Cancelled
Reindeer Romp Skating Rink, San
Francisco Zoo, San Francisco
Unfortunately, budget woes have forced the San Francisco Zoo to
cancel its Reindeer Romp ice rink this year. Visit www.sfzoo.org
for details.
Indoor Ice
There is a lot of indoor ice in the Bay Area. Good thing to
remember on a warm summer afternoon.
San Francisco
Yerba Buena Ice Skating and Bowling
Center
750 Folsom Street, San Francisco
(415) 777-3727
www.skatebowl.com
For hours, visit http://www.skatebowl.
com/Ice_Center/Public/Schedule.htm
$11 adult admission with skate rental
$8 adult admission only
$9.25 kids admission with skate rental
$6.25 kids admission only
This is a unique concept: skating AND bowling! Not a bad way to
spend the day. Note that there is a great carousel and museum
(Zeum) nearby, SFMOMA and Metreon aren't far away either.
East Bay
Oakland Ice Center
519 18th Street
Oakland, CA
(510) 268-9000
www.oaklandice.com
For Hours, visit http://www.oaklandice.
com/assets/public_skating/Oakland2008HolidayIceSchedule.pdf
$7.50 adults (and kids 13 and up) admission
$6.50 kids under 12
$3 skate rental
During the holidays, Oakland Ice Center will have a "Skate one
session get one free" promotion.
Dublin Iceland
7212 San Ramon Rd
Dublin, CA
(925) 829-4445
www.dubliniceland.com
For hours, visit http://www.dubliniceland.com/calendar.cfm
$7 Adults
$6 kids 5-17
$4 kids 4 and under (includes skate rental)
$3 skate rental
Sharks Ice at Fremont
44388 Old Warm Springs Blvd
Fremont, CA
Phone: 510-623-7200
www.sharksicefremont.com/index2.html
For hours, visit http://www.sharksiceatfremont.
com/assets/public_skating/Fremont2008HolidayIceSchedule.pdf
$8 adults (and kids 13 and up) admission
$7 kids under 12
$3.75 skate rental
During the holidays, Sharks Ice Fremont will have a "Skate one
session get one free" promotion.
South Bay
Belmont Iceland
815 Old Country Road
Belmont, CA
(650) 592-0532
www.belmonticeland.com
For hours, visit http://www.belmonticeland.com/calendar.cfm
$7 adults admission
$6 kids 5-17
$4 kids 4 and under (includes skate rental)
$3 Skate rental
Cupertino Ice Center - Vallco
10123 Wolfe Road
Cupertino, CA
(408) 446-2906
www.icecenter.net
For hours, visit http://www.icecenter.net/cupertino/index.html
$10 admission with skate rental
$7 admission only
$4 skate rental only (not sure why you would rent skates without
paying admission)
Palo Alto Winter Lodge
October - April
3009 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA
www.winterlodge.com
For hours visit http://www.winterlodge.com/sschedule.shtml
$8 admission
$3 skate rental
Nazareth Ice Oasis
3140 Bay Road
Redwood City, CA
(650) 364-8090
www.iceoasis.com
For hours, visit http://iceoasis.com/activities/public-skate.html
$8 Adults (and kids 13 and over)
$7 kids 12 and under
$3 skate rental
Sharks Ice at San Jose
1500 S. 10th Street
San Jose, CA
(408) 279-6000
www.sharksiceatsanjose.com/
For hours, visit http://www.sharksiceatsanjose.
com/assets/public_skating/SharksIceSanJose2008HolidayIceSc
hedule.pdf
$8 adults (and kids 13 and up) admission
$7 kids under 12
$3.75 skate rental
During the holidays, Sharks Ice San Jose will have a "Skate one
session get one free" promotion.
San Mateo Ice Center (Bridgepointe)
2202 Bridgepointe Parkway
San Mateo, CA
(650) 574-1616
www.icecenter.net
For hours visit http://www.icecenter.net/sanmateo/index.html
$10 admission with skate rental
$7 Admission only
$4 skate rental only (what are you going to do? Walk around the
lobby with them?)
Wine Country
Redwood Empire Ice Arena
Snoopy's Home Ice!
1667 West Steele Lane
Santa Rosa, CA
(707) 546-7147
www.snoopyshomeice.com
For hours, visit http://www.snoopyshomeice.com/schedule.shtml
$9 adults (and kids 12-17)
$7 kids (11 and under)
$3 skate rental
This is a great family friendly rink. They have special evening rates
and they even have something called Puppy Practice for kids 12
and under and their parents. Puppy Practice has a 20 minute
group lesson (with chairs if you need them) and special prices and
free skate rentals.
That’s it for now!
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