Lake Forest Ice Palace
📍 Lake Forest, CA
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
🏆 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
💬 What Families Are Saying
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G Reviews from Google
rosemary sandoval
8 months ago
“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”
Ricardo Oliva
7 months ago
“League game. Visiting the Goldrush”
Christie Jenkins
7 months ago
“Small rink (well, rink and a half) with no apparent pro shop, but nice staff.”
💬 What parents mention
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.
