Oakland Ice Center

📍 Downtown Oakland, CA

★4.4(673 Google reviews)

Oakland Ice Center at 519 18th St runs public skating sessions, learn-to-skate lessons, figure skating programs, curling, and birthday party packages. Skating aids available for children 12 and under during public sessions.

✓ public skating✓ learn to skate✓ skating aids✓ figure skating✓ curling✓ birthday parties

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children of any age, from first-time toddler skaters using skating aids to older kids pursuing structured figure skating lessons. The birthday party package model is designed to minimize planning effort for parents. Oakland residents qualify for a discount on general admission with a valid ID.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Pre-register online before arriving — walk-up entry to public sessions is not available

⏰Skating aids for children 12 and under are available on a first-come basis; they cannot be pre-reserved

🎟️Oakland residents with valid ID receive a discount on general admission

🚗Birthday party packages are managed by Party Captains — contact the rink directly to book and discuss options

Overview

Oakland Ice Center operates in downtown Oakland as a multi-use public ice facility. Public sessions are open to all ages, with dedicated admission tiers for youth (12 and under), adults, and seniors. Skating aids — push-along support frames — are available to rent for children 12 and under remains learning balance, available on a first-come basis during public sessions. Learn-to-skate instruction runs with qualified coaches.