Ice skating returns to downtown Sacramento. Here’s what to know about dates, tickets
Ice skating is back in downtown Sacramento, just in time for the holidays.
The Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink officially opened to the public on Wednesday, Nov. 6.
“For over 30 years, the Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink has transformed the neighborhood into a winter wonderland,” the Downtown Sacramento Partnership said on its website, describing the rink as “the perfect place to spend a winter day.”
Through January, you can glide across the ice and enjoy special events such as craft days, silent disco nights and donation drives.
Where is Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink?
A city tradition since 1991, the Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink is at Ali Youssefi Square at Seventh and K streets, right outside Golden 1 Center.
It replaces the seasonal Downtown Sacramento Roller Rink, which shut down in September.
When can I go ice skating?
You can lace up your skates at the Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink from Wednesday, Nov. 6, through Jan. 20, 2025.
What are open hours?
The ice skating rink is open 2 to 9 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
However, the rink will be open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily on Nov. 22 through Dec. 1 and Dec. 23 through Jan. 5.
In addition, the Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink will have special open hours on the following holidays:
- Veterans Day, Nov. 11: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Thanksgiving, Nov. 28: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Christmas Eve, Dec. 24: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Christmas Day, Dec. 25: Noon to 9 p.m.
- New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, Jan. 20, 2025: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
How much are tickets? Is there an age limit?
You can get skate at the Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink for just $2 on Wednesday, Nov. 4, for opening day.
Normally, tickets cost $15, including skate rental.
Admission is $8 for children age 6 and under, although the recommended minimum age for the rink is 3 years old.
Ice skates range in size from youth size 8 to men’s size 15.
The following discounts are available for ticket buyers:
- Free for Sacramento Kings Kids Club all-star members
- Free for military veterans and active duty service members with military ID
- $5 off with Dignity Health Card
- $5 off with Western Health Advantage card
- $2 off with same-day Sacramento Regional Transit ticket or pass
- $2 off when you bring your own skates
You can also rent lockers for $2 and helmets for $2. Ice scooter rentals cost $5 for 30 minutes.
For more information, call 916-738-0703 or visit downtownsac.org.
