Winter Park Ice Rink

Another Holiday season has fallen upon us and San Francisco is now lucky to have ANOTHER outdoor Ice Rink to enjoy!I'm sure you've probably skated at the Union Square rink or in front of the Ferry Building at Embarcadero.Now, you can skate under the glowing City Hall lights at Civic Center Plaza!The rink officially opened November 30 and I've already been twice!It is much larger than the one at Union Square, but smaller than the Embarcadero one.However, this ice rink features something brand new that the other two rinks don't have-a 400 ft skate track that you can skate & weave through the lighted forest!It is also the most pricey ice rink of the 3...$20 for Adult admission including skate rentals.Like the others, all skate sessions are 90 minutes and start on every even hour.The first time I went during the day at 2pm, I was the only skater on the ice at one point (not counting the employees!) It was fun to have all that room to twirl and spin and do whatever I want, but it was sunny out and a bit warm, so the ice was a little slippery from melting a bit.The second time I went was on a Monday night 8pm. I brought 20 of my friends and we took over the ice rink! Once again, we were the only group on the ice, minus a couple kids who left early. Since the rink is new and fairly empty compared to the others, the ice has been well maintained and very smooth, with little holes or bumps. Skate rentals go all the way up to a men's size 15, but they offer a $5 discount if you bring your own.Also, unlike the other rinks, this ice rink has an ON-SITE BAR. WOOHOO! So you can enjoy a glass of wine or champagne to loosen those muscles and conquer those fears!As your skate session winds down, don't forget to snap a few photos of you and your friends/family in front of the lighted Christmas Tree that glows in front of the illuminated City Hall! The perfect photo op!Tis the season for ice-skating, can't wait to go back!

These reviews are very old lol. I went to this ice rink in 5th grade(2019) , right before quarantine. Three days ago, I was planning to go skating with my friends and I remembered this T Mobile ice rink. However, I found out that it was permanently closed, as stated on Google maps. I looked at their Facebook and twitter and their pinned post said it was closed for 2020-2021 but never mentioned 2022. When I looked on Yelp, it said it would start in a few hours so that was confusing. I tried calling the number and both times it was just static and I could hear my voice on the other end. Otherwise, if it will open again, I do recommend this outdoor ice rink.

Came here on New Year's at their last time slot 8pm. It was fairly empty compared to the overcrowded union square ice rink. You're allotted about 1 hour and 15 minutes. It was $20/person with skate rentals, which is about double the price of the other ice skating rinks in the city, but it was new and different so decided to check this one out. For it being fairly empty I would say it's worth it. You're able to either skate in the circle rink or go on another small loop through a "forest". Glad I got to experience it before it ended.

The staff was noticeably proactive, friendly and helpful in making the skating a very positive experience. This rink offers a longer skating path through trees/nature that was a beautiful touch.Rink would have garnered 5/5 stars if reps explained there are two different style skates for each size -- ice and hockey skates. For wider feet, hockey skates can make the difference between fun and pain. Another difference: hockey skates are more challenging to balance with.

Disorganized and ticket windows understaffed. You pay for somethings at one window and other things (namely the skate helpers for little kids) at another location. And you can only pay for those skate helpers in cash. Our skate session mainly consisted of standing online. Skip this and go to one of the ice rinks in the city that are better organized.