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Location
Age fit
Operating since 1956, 70 years of fun
Visitor tip
Book tickets online up to 30 days in advance as sessions fill up quickly. Reviews mention the rink gets very busy, especially during peak times, so securing your spot early is essential.
Best time
Plan to arrive during weekday sessions if possible to avoid crowds. Multiple reviews highlight that Winter Lodge gets 'very busy,' making off-peak times ideal for a more enjoyable experience.
About Winter Lodge
Ice rinks for public skates & lessons. Seasonal indoor & outdoor skating center offering public sessions, lessons & party rentals.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Outdoor Ice Skating
- Heritage
- Operating since 1956, 70 years of fun
- Rankings
- #1 rated by Yelp users (USA TODAY), Top 10 US outdoor rinks (Outside Magazine)
- Lessons
- Beginner to advanced Freestyle Skills classes, ages 5+ and adults
- Season
- October 18, 2025 - April 12, 2026
What visitors say
Our family loves this place! The girls have taken ice skating classes and they were so happy! Staff super friendly, besides classes they do have ice skating sessions open to the public. The lodge is adorable with fireplaces throughout…
The winter lodge is not a serious figure skating rink but amazing social and fun rink. It’s so beautiful, clean, safe and fun rink. Great to come with friends and family and enjoy the holiday! I’ve been. I’ve been coming to this rink…
Crazy to be able to skate outside in such a moderate climate. The kids love the lessons (indoors) and the generous free skate opportunity (outdoors). I wish the parking area was a little bigger, but that is a trivial issue compared to…
From 561 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- Winter Lodge offers one of the few indoor and outdoor skating options in the region, with an outdoor rink in Palo Alto's moderate climate where outdoor skating is unusual
- The rink has maintained continuous operation for approximately 30 years based on customer testimony, making it a longstanding family tradition venue in Palo Alto
- Winter Lodge features fire pits and fireplaces throughout the patio area, creating a uniquely cozy outdoor skating atmosphere compared to standard ice rinks
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