Winter Lodge is now closed for the season!
Skating classes, group reservations and public skating will return in the Fall!
Check back in August for updated info for our 2025-26 season!
Public sessions tickets must be purchased in advance online only.
Tickets may be purchased up to 30 days ahead.
Public skating sessions are open to all skaters of all skill levels. Come have some fun skating under the stars!
Tickets must be purchased in advance online only. Tickets may be purchased up to 30 days ahead.
We offer Beginner to advanced Freestyle Skills classes during the season.
Small groups, large groups and whole rink reservations!
Create an account to:
- Buy (or cancel) public session tickets
- Reserve the ice for a group event
- Enroll for classes
USA TODAY reported that Winter Lodge is the #1 rated ice skating rink in the U.S. according to Yelp users.
Outside Magazine ranked Winter Lodge as one of the top 10 outdoor ice skating experiences in the US!
“The past stretches back a long way at both the oldest ice skating rink in the San Francisco Bay Area and the only permanent outdoor rink west of the Sierra.”
Winter Lodge was voted ‘Best of the Bay Area‘ for a family-favorite destination by Bay Area Parent Magazine!
Tennis anyone?
Kim Grant Tennis Academy at Winter Lodge offers group & private lessons for kids & adults.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is your address?
3009 Middlefield Road / Palo Alto, CA 94306
What is your phone number?
When does Winter Lodge open and close this season?
Winter Lodge opens October 19, 2024 for public skating and private events, and October 14 for group classes. Our last day of public skating is April 13, 2025.
What holidays are you closed?
We are closed November 28, December 24, December 25, January 1.
How old do I have to be to take skating lessons?
We offer group for kids aged 5 and up. Adult classes are offered throughout the season. Check our classes page for more detailed information about dates, times, and prices.
What is the smallest and largest size skates you have?
Our smallest skate size is a toddler 6 and the largest size is a Ladies 14 & Mens 15.
How should my skates fit?
Skates need to fit snug and feel tight, for no wobbly ankles and should be laced tight all the way to the top, with toes touching the end of the skate.
When will the Holiday tree be up?
We put up our Holiday tree the week after Thanksgiving and it stays up through the first weekend of the new year.