# Public Skating at the Apex Center Ice Arena (Arvada)

> Place to go for families in the Denver–Aurora–Centennial area (CO). Times are Mountain Time.

- When: Public skating sessions vary through the week; times are on Apex PRD's rec.us calendar…
- Where: Apex Center Ice Arena, 13150 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada, CO 80005
- Ages: Fees from age 2; Learn to Skate classes ages 3+
- Price: Public skating: ages 2–5 Res. $2.50 (non-res. $3); ages 6–61 Res. $8 (non-res. $11.75); 62+ Res. $5.50 (non-res. $7.75); skate rental Res. $4 (non-res. $5.75)
- Schedule: Public skating sessions vary through the week; times are on Apex PRD's rec.us calendar and are subject to change. Call the ice desk at 303-403-2598 to confirm.
- Organizer: Apex Park and Recreation District
- Official page: https://apexprd.org/
- Last checked: Tue, Oct 27

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## About

The Apex Center in Arvada has two NHL-size ice surfaces, and Apex Park and Recreation District opens them for public skating sessions. Session times are posted on the district's online calendar and are subject to change, so the district asks skaters to call the ice desk to confirm before coming. Rental skates are available. Skaters should dress warmly with gloves or mittens, and bike, ski or hockey helmets are recommended for beginners because the arena does not rent helmets. The rinks have their own entrance on the east end of the building. Children who want more than a casual skate can join the Learn to Skate USA group classes held at the same arena: parent-and-tot classes for ages 3 to 6 with a parent on the ice, Snowplow Sam for ages 4 to 6, and Basic levels from age 7, each with 30-minute lessons that include skate rental and a free five-visit punch card for public skating. Public skating is also included with Apex Tier 1 passes and several insurance-based fitness memberships.

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