# Oakland Ice Center: Twin-Sheet Public Skating & Family Ice Time

> Place to go for families in the San Francisco–Oakland–Fremont area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Open year-round; public sessions typically Mon–Fri 11:30 AM–4:00 PM, Fri 7:00 PM–9:00…
- Where: Oakland Ice Center, 519 18th St, Oakland, CA 94612
- Ages: All ages; beginner skating aids available for rental; kids under 4 welcome with parents
- Price: $18 general admission, $13 seniors (55+); skate rental $9; Bobby the Seal aids $6–$7 per half hour; 10% discount for Oakland residents and military
- Schedule: Open year-round; public sessions typically Mon–Fri 11:30 AM–4:00 PM, Fri 7:00 PM–9:00 PM, Sat–Sun 1:00 PM–5:15 PM; check weekly schedule online
- Organizer: Oakland Ice Center & Sharks Ice LLC
- Official page: https://www.oaklandice.com
- Last checked: Wed, Nov 4

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## About

Located in downtown Oakland just blocks from the 19th St Oakland BART station, this premier dual-sheet ice facility features one NHL regulation rink and one Olympic-sized ice rink operated by Sharks Ice. Family public skating sessions run multiple times a week on smooth, professionally resurfaced indoor ice with festive soundtrack music.

Young beginners can rent 'Bobby the Seal' skate aids ($6–$7 per half-hour), giving toddlers a sturdy handle to hold or a smooth seat for parents to gently glide them across the ice. The venue is completely enclosed, climate-controlled, and stroller accessible with heated viewing bleachers and an on-site snack bar serving hot chocolate, pizza, and pretzels. Pre-registration online via Sharks Ice is encouraged to guarantee admission.

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