Skating Rinks

Big Bear Ice Arena

Name: Big Bear Ice Arena
Address: 8580 E Lowry Blvd, Denver, CO 80230, Denver, CO, US
Telephone: (303) 343-1111
Rating: 4

★★★★☆ 4 (495 reviews)

📍 8580 E Lowry Blvd, Denver, CO 80230

📞 (303) 343-1111

🌐 www.bigbearice.com

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🕐 Hours

Monday	6 AM–12 AM
Tuesday	6 AM–12 AM
Wednesday	6 AM–12 AM
Thursday	6 AM–12 AM
Friday	6 AM–12 AM
Saturday	6 AM–12 AM
Sunday	6 AM–12 AM

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About Big Bear Ice Arena

Ice-skating rink with lessons & hockey. Neighborhood ice-skating rink featuring public skate sessions & lessons, hockey games & leagues. Big Bear Ice Arena offers an Ice Resurfacer Operator Academy certification program - a 12-hour course for $499 that trains people to operate ice resurfacing equipment, a unique specialized training offering not typically found at most skating rinks. Rated 4 out of 5 stars by 495 visitors.

Quick Facts

Programs: Figure Skating, Hockey, Public Skate, Learn to Skate, Adult Learn to Play Hockey
Rental: Yes, $5 per session
Public Skate Pricing: $15 members, $20 non-members
Learn to Skate: Spring & Summer sessions available, 30-minute group lessons
Location: 8580 E Lowry Blvd, Denver, CO

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Big Bear Ice Arena offers an Ice Resurfacer Operator Academy certification program - a 12-hour course for $499 that trains people to operate ice resurfacing equipment, a unique specialized training offering not typically found at most skating rinks
⭐The rink maintains year-round programming with specific season schedules including Spring-26, Summer-26, and Fall/Winter 2025-26 programs, indicating consistent operations across all four seasons
⭐Big Bear Ice Arena offers multiple program types including Learn to Skate, hockey leagues, figure skating, Stick & Puck, and Drop-In Hockey sessions with differentiated pricing for members versus non-members, demonstrating a comprehensive multi-sport ice facility

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Verify hours before visiting by calling directly rather than relying on Google Maps or Yelp, as posted online hours have been inaccurate. Check the rink's official calendar to confirm session times.
💬Join as a member to get $5 off admission ($15 vs $20 for non-members on Public Skate sessions), which pays for itself after 4 visits. However, review membership cancellation policies before signing up.
💡For kids learning to skate, bring a bike or ski helmet (required for Learn to Skate program) along with gloves and long pants. The rink provides skate rentals, so you don't need to bring your own.
💬Coach Sergei's Learn to Skate program is highly rated—beginners with no prior skating experience can master basic moves within 4 weeks. Book this structured program rather than relying solely on public skate sessions.
💡The facility is older but well-maintained with clean locker rooms. It's best suited for committed skaters (league players, renters, program participants) rather than casual drop-in visitors.