When I think of winter, it reminds me of all the times my family and I went ice skating together. Here in the Puget Sound area in Washington we are never guaranteed a white winter, unless we drive to the mountains, so our indoor ice skating rinks are the next best thing. There is something so magical about gliding across the glistening ice, while the cool air whips over your face, turning your cheeks rosy pink.Ice skating is great fun for the entire family, not to mention it is a great way to stay in shape during the time of year when we are usually less active. Bundle up the kids and head to one of the ice skating rinks listed below, for an exciting family outing you are sure to enjoy!
Castle Ice
Castle Ice Skating Rink is located in Renton, WA. This is an indoor ice skating rink and they open year round. One of the main attractions at Castle Ice, are the public ice skating sessions.
Public Ice Skating Schedule
Monday – Friday 11:00am – 2:45pm
Tuesday nights – 6:30pm – 7:55pm
Friday nights – 8:30pm – 11:30pm
Saturday – 1:45pm – 5:45pm & 7:30pm -10pm
Sunday – 1pm – 3:30pm
Admission
6 & up admission Only – $7.00
5 & under – $5.00 (includes admission and skate rental)
Tuesday, Friday and Saturday night – $7.00 (includes admission and skate rental)
11am to 3pm Monday thru Friday – $5.00 (includes admission and skate rental)
groups of 10 or more – $7.00 (includes admission and skate rental)
skate rental – $3.00
12620 164th Ave SE
Renton, WA 98059
http://castleice.com/wordpress2/?p=1278
Kent Valley Ice Center
Kent Valley Ice Center Ice Skating Rink is located in Kent, WA. They are an indoor ice skating rink and they are open year round.
Public Ice Skating Schedule
Tuesday 1:45pm – 3:15pm 7:00pm – 8:00pm (cheap skate)
Wednesday 1:45 pm – 3:15 pm 7:00 – 8:00pm (cheap skate)
Thursday 11:30am – 1:30pm
Friday 730pm – 1100pm (family skate night w/ black lights)
Saturday 12:45pm – 4:20pm & 8:00pm-12:00am
Sunday 2:45 pm – 5:00 pm
Admission
general admission – $8.45
youth admission (Age 4-12) – $7.31
toddler admission (3 & Under) – free
senior admission (Age 55 & over) – $6.25
skate rental – $3.20
cheap skate admission (Tues 7 – 8pm) and (Wed 7 – 8pm) – $5.71
6015 S 240th St
Kent, WA 98032
http://www.familynightout.com/
Sprinker Recreation Center
Sprinker Recreation Center is located in Tacoma, WA. This is a family recreational center with an indoor ice skating rink.
Public Ice Skating Schedule
Monday – 3:45-5:15pm
Tuesday – 10:30 – 12:00noon
Wednesday – 6:30 – 8:15pm (cheapskate)
Thursday – 10:30 – 12:00noon and 12:15 – 1:15pm (Adult 30+)
Friday – 7:45 – 9:45pm
Saturday – 11:45 – 1:45pm and 8:15 – 10:15pm
Sunday – 2:30 – 4:30pm
Admission
adults – $6.00
senior citizens (62 & older) – $4.00
students (6-17) – $5.00
children (5 & under) – $4.00
skate rental – $2.00
cheapskate sessions (incl. skates) – $5.00
thirty something session – $5.00
14824 So. C Street
Tacoma, WA 98444
http://www.sprinker.org/
Tips: Be sure to wear warm and comfortable clothing, dress in layers. That way you can remove articles of clothing when necessary. Don’t forget your hat and gloves.
