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Lake Forest Ice Palace

πŸ“ Lake Forest, CA

β˜…4.4(179 Google reviews)

Ice rink serving south Orange County with public skating, learn-to-skate classes (all ages and levels, 30-minute sessions on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays), birthday parties, broom hockey, figure skating training, and youth and adult hockey

βœ“ public skatingβœ“ learn to skateβœ“ birthday partiesβœ“ hockey leaguesβœ“ skate rentalsβœ“ south Orange County
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by rosemary sandoval

Great prices for public skate not crowded on the Monday morning we went free entrance for those who want to watch rental skates available but able to bring in your own

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families with kids of any age. Toddlers and young children can start with beginner Learn to Skate USA classes; teens and adults can join hockey leagues or freestyle sessions. Free spectator entry means parents can watch without paying. Monday morning public sessions tend to be uncrowded.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Monday morning public sessions are notably uncrowded β€” a good option for first-timers
⏰Spectators can watch for free β€” no need to rent skates if you're accompanying a child
🎟️Bring your own skates if you have them; rental skates are available and a personal fit is always more comfortable
πŸš—Enroll in Learn to Skate USA classes online before arriving β€” the structured curriculum tracks skill progress with cards

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πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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179 Google reviews

Affordable public sessions40%
Friendly staff30%
Learn to Skate programs20%
Hockey leagues10%
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rosemary sandoval

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β€œGreat prices for public skate not crowded on the Monday morning we went free entrance for those who want to watch rental skates available but able to bring in your own”

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Ricardo Oliva

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β€œLeague game. Visiting the Goldrush”

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Christie Jenkins

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β€œSmall rink (well, rink and a half) with no apparent pro shop, but nice staff.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Lake Forest Ice Palace operates a rink-and-a-half facility on Atlantic Ocean Dr in Lake Forest. Public skating sessions are open to all ages with rental skates available on-site; personal skates are also permitted. The Learn to Skate USA program runs on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays with 30-minute classes across all skill levels, including complete beginners. Birthday parties, private ice rentals, broom hockey, and a competitive hockey program for youth and adults round out the offering.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday05:00 – 23:30
Tuesday05:00 – 23:30
Wednesday05:00 – 23:30
Thursday05:00 – 23:30
Friday05:00 – 23:30
Saturday05:00 – 23:30
Sunday05:00 – 23:30

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