Ontario Ice Skating Arena Skating School

Got there right when it opened and parking lot was near empty.Arrived and immediately greeted by Jackie. She was very sweet and patient with us since one of us was his first time. She explained safety about the ice skating shoes and what was best. There was barely anyone on the ice which was really nice! Bathrooms were nice and clean. They have bleachers in case people just want to sit and watch while their kids skate. Vending machines were available for a little snack and Pac-Man game which was cool! Brandon and Brooklyn were very friendly when they were helping us with our skates.Overall the music and this ice skating rink was so much fun. They offer little reindeer's for I believe anyone younger than 10 years old for 10.00 per 1/2 hr. Which helped my daughter find her balance and glide away! Love this place we will be coming back soon.

I love this ice rink. I skated here as a child and now my child skates here. It's a small rink but big enough to have fun. They have good hours, offer lessons, they are one of the only places around where you can skate on Sundays since the other rinks usually have hockey. They play music while you skate, the staff is friendly and they have some rooms where you can place your things and change that are warmer than main rink area. I just love this place!

I had an amazing time! So fun but I wish the ice was smoother other than that great place to ice skate!!

The truth is, I have been to bigger rinks but i'm grateful for what they offer here. This rink is comparatively smaller than the other ones I have been to, but it's an old rink and it has history, for example, i believe this rink opened in 1957. The ice quality is not the best i've ever skated on, and that's b/c sometimes the ice isn't as smooth as I'd like after a cleaning, but it's nice to skate on regardless.Lots of teenagers come here on Friday and Saturday nights, and some figure skaters that are taking lessons. This is definitely has a classic 'mom and pop' style feel, regarding the ice skating rink.I've read a couple complaints that there is 'too much hockey here', and that too many kids are practicing their slap shots and scaring novice skaters...I've been skating for a long time, and i've never seen any hockey player practicing slap shots here on Holt. Sometimes a few returning kids will take lessons at the end of the rink, cordoned off with cones, but i've never seen disrespectful hockey players practicing slap-shots during public skating. I've read multiple complaints about the staff, but they've never been rude to me and they don't seem miserable. Perhaps those customers were being rude to the staff. Overall: I love fitting in some exercise here at the rink on Holt and i'm grateful for the relaxed environment; the employees have always been responsive to my needs. Come and take a few laps here, enjoy the nostalgia of history, and as always....skate at your own risk.

Conditions here need some addressing. I would talk to the people in the booth and skate rental area but they are snippy, seem to be disinterested, pretty agitated by minor things and appear to be on the edge for some reason, trying their best to maintain their cool. Perhaps they are family members? Let's just say that customer service is very strained and somewhat passive-aggressive. The bathrooms are extremely disgusting with only 2 out of 3 stalls working, one being completely unapproachable. The toilet seats are filthy and there are 3 soap dispensers, none of which are dispensing soap. Just an FYI, during public skating hours, ice hockey is also being played. It seems like skills practice but the repetitive booming of the pucks is a little unnerving. Lastly and most importantly, the ice hockey coach has the kids doing quick sprints across the rink where public skating is taking place, including kids who have not acquired the skills. The coach was bringing a kid over outside the cone zone they sectioned off for the hockey players and made him do drills in the area dedicated to the public. One of the players made my kids fall over by approaching them at such a quick pace that they couldn't get out of the way and they were both very injured and bruised. The coach then returned back to the coned zone after glaring at my older daughter. This coach never apologized. Told management and they took down details, she didn't want my phone number and it seemed to be a non-issue. I asked her for a refund since that was the least they could considering that my kids are all bruised up. She said that they don't offer refunds, would text the owner Luis, and would get back to me.Update: Never received a call back. If you're concerned about the safety of your children, I would avoid this place and head on over to Center Ice Skating Arena.

What a beautiful rink! And double bonus, the perfect escape from the heat while enjoying some exercise. Check out one of California's oldest rinks!

I've had great experience here. It's affordable and they also have ice skating classes.

I came for the beginner adult skate lessons and I don't remember the instructor's name, but she was amazing! She was so nice and helpful and she didn't hesitate to help me with my swizzles and skating backwards. Her husband also teaches the more advanced adult classes at the same time which I think is so cute! I love that they offer adult lessons, I feel much more comfortable skating with people my age than little kids.The ice at this location however was ROUGH. There were so many dents and scratches in the surface, you would think a family of lions had just ran across the whole rink. Even after they drove the Zamboni over the ice, it was insanely dented. I hope it's not always like this since I'm trying to come to classes consistently!

Ontario Ice Skating Rink - February 2025Between January 28 and February 1, 2025, I attempted to coordinate a small Valentine's skating event for a group of high school students at Ontario Ice Skating Rink. Each time I called, I received an automated text response instructing me to text my inquiry instead. Over several days, I exchanged messages to confirm permission to bring students, Valentine's treats, and use a hockey room. I ultimately received approval for all requests.Upon arriving at the rink with my students, I began unloading necessary items, including a water heating machine for hot cocoa, bottled water, treats, jackets, and gloves. As I did so, a white SUV pulled up, and a man--whom I later learned was Luis, the owner--stopped, rolled down his window, and questioned where I was taking the items. When I responded that they were for the ice rink, he immediately stated, "No, you aren't," without introducing himself or providing any explanation.I politely inquired if he worked at the rink, and he confirmed that he was the owner. I explained that I had received permission via text, but he demanded to see the messages. Since he never identified himself in the texts, I initially had difficulty locating them in my phone. Instead of allowing me time to find them, he repeatedly insisted that I had no permission and accused me of being dishonest. Despite my calm demeanor, he accused me of being aggressive.Throughout the exchange, he continuously dismissed my attempts to clarify the situation. He would shake his head, close his eyes, and respond in a condescending manner. When I finally located the text messages, he confirmed that it was, in fact, his number and that he had granted permission. At that moment, his demeanor shifted completely. He walked us to the rink, allowed us to use the room, and even apologized, stating that he is "not a very nice person" and does not work well with people, which is why he has staff at the front desk.Despite this rocky start, the students were able to enjoy their time on the ice. We made sure to leave the room completely clean, with an empty trash can.However, after reflecting on this experience, I feel compelled to address several concerns: 1. Unprofessional Conduct - The owner's hostility, lack of communication, and accusatory tone created an unnecessarily stressful situation. It was only after proving I had followed proper procedures that his attitude changed. 2. Customer Experience - Being treated with suspicion and hostility, despite having prior approval, is unacceptable. Guests should not be made to feel unwelcome or accused of dishonesty. 3. Cleanliness Issues - The facility itself was in extremely poor condition. The women's restroom, in particular, was unclean and unsanitary. Photos document the level of neglect.For the safety and well-being of future patrons, I strongly advise against visiting this rink. Given the lack of professionalism, the poor state of the facility, and the initial hostility I experienced, I will not be returning and cannot recommend this location to others.

I will probably go again as there isn't many ice rinks available in this area However, I will say 1) the hours are not normal but understandable as they probably have private classes 2) the ice seemed thin and there were spots where it obviously wasn't cold enough so it started to puddle with water 3) the restrooms were not the cleanest but not the dirtiest. But still had a great time there