The best ice skating spots in Oregon are found across the state in indoor arenas and outdoor rinks. The choice of the best ice skating spot in Oregon may really have a lot to do with your own personal taste. But Oregonians and those who visit in their state will surely admit that they are happy just to have that choice. For those who love to skate it can be lots of fun sorting out the best ice skating spots indoors and the best ice skating sports outdoors. In ice skating it seems variety can really be the spice of life.
The Valley Ice Arena, Beaverton, Oregon.For more than 40 years the Valley Ice Arena in Beaverton, Oregon has served the greater Portland community as one of the best ice skating spots in Oregon. Amusingly enough the Valley Ice Arena calls itself a rink “with character and characters. This happy go lucky attitude helps to keep things relaxed at a place that could get a little stressful
The Valley Ice Arena is home to figure skating, ice hockey, skating lessons and public skating. Public sessions are offered Monday-Friday from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday evenings if you don’t mind skating into the night, stop by for skating from 9:30- midnight and enjoy half price rates with skate rental included. Skating at Valley Ice Arena will cost you $8 but skate rental is free. You can also help to reduce your admission cost by coming as part of group.
The Valley Ice Arena encourages group activities and you might find this to be a great spot for a church or community group outing or birthday party. For more information about rates, times and functions call ahead at 503-297-2521.
“The RRRink”, Medford, Oregon. Folks who do most of their skating in Southern Oregon may well tell you that “The RRRink” is one of the best ice skating spots in Oregon. While its only been around for less than 15 years, “The RRRink” has a solid reputation for offering more than just a great ice surface. At “The RRRink” skaters can also enjoy a snack bar, some arcade style games, a warming fire and a big screen t.v. for when you are resting those skating legs. It can be a really fun place to get together with friends and fellow skaters.
Hockey games and instruction, figure skating and public skating sessions will give you a chance to select what you enjoy most on the ice. Prices for public skating are $6.50 with a special senior citizen rate of $5. Skate rentals are only $2. Of course if you can put together a group of 15 or more for a group skating event on your own, you can also reduce the individual admission charge to a steal at $5. Just remember that reservations are required for group rates. There are many activities going on at “The RRRink” so call in advance to check on ice availability at 541-770-1177.
Seventh Mountain Resort, Bend Oregon. Residents of Bend and everyone who comes to stay at Seventh Mountain Resort will tell you that one of the best spots for ice skating in Oregon is at the Seventh Mountain outdoor rink. The rink opens on Dec. 1 each year but doesn’t close until mid March. You will find great opportunities for skating lessons and there is even a two day skating camp offered. This is a popular spot for enjoying outdoor skating as well as a place for improving your skating skills.
Admission at Seventh Mountain Resort is $8 plus an added $4 skate rental fee. Children under 5 skate free. There are lots of public skating session each lasting 2 hours. Generally there is one morning session, two afternoon sessions and one early evening sessions. For specific hours during your stay in the area call ahead at 1-800-452-6810.
Sunriver Village Mall, Oregon. It doesn’t sound like a place where you would expect to find hockey going on, but you would be wrong. There is lots of skating of every kind at the popular Sunriver Village Mall. Guests at Sunriver Resort like the option the Sunriver Village Mall rink gives them of another outdoor activity to share as a family. The rink here has been opened since the mid 1980’s, but has kept up with all the modern rink chilling and clearing technology. The result is that skaters can depend on a great surface that is maintained regularly.
Sunriver, because of its hi tech care, is able to open usually around Thanksgiving time and can stay open until mid April giving folks here a wonderfully long skating season. Ice skating lessons are not part of the offering here but there is plenty of public skate time amidst the broomball and hockey games that are also part of the mix at Sunriver Village Mall, Oregon. Find a time to enjoy this wonderful outdoor skating option by checking the public skating sessions. Call in advance at 541-388-8122
