# Mountain View Ice Arena Family Public Skating & Learn to Skate > Place to go for families in the Portland–Vancouver–Hillsboro area (OR / WA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Mountain View Ice Arena, 14313 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98684 - Ages: All ages (Skates available from toddler size 8) - Price: $14 general admission, $4 skate rental; $10 for children age 5 and under - Organizer: Mountain View Ice Arena - Official page: https://mtviewice.com/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/portland/activities/mountain-view-ice-arena-family-public-skating-and-learn-to-skate--listing-051ba9209b038b5f3c0390e4 ## About Just across the Columbia River in Vancouver, Washington, Mountain View Ice Arena serves as the premier indoor ice sports facility for the northern Portland-Vancouver metro area. Featuring a full-size regulation NHL ice sheet, the arena hosts afternoon and evening public skating sessions, weekend family skate hours, and youth development programs. Beginning skaters can utilize specialized metal and plastic skate trainers that glide effortlessly across the ice, allowing toddlers and young children to build skating confidence without fear of falling. The heated lobby provides a warm sanctuary between laps with full skate rental facilities, sharpening services, and a snack bar serving hot cocoa and pizza. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Ground-level entry with rubber flooring throughout skate rental and spectator areas; strollers easily navigate the main lobby and bleacher concourses. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Clean family restrooms with baby changing counters; heated lobby seating offers comfortable spots for nursing parents and resting families. • Age Suitability: All ages; skate rentals start at toddler size 8 and skate walkers support toddlers up to age 7. • Sensory Tips: Ice chill is noticeable near the rink boards; dressing in layers, hats, and waterproof gloves makes the outing comfortable for children. ## Similar picks in Portland - [Mountain View Ice Arena Learn to Skate](https://grassyknees.com/portland/activities/mountain-view-ice-arena-learn-to-skate--listing-52703a973823f4308c203b86) — 7-week series, once a week (Mondays and Wednesdays in the fall series) · Mountain View Ice Arena, Vancouver · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 14. 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