# Solar4America Ice San Jose Family Public Skating Sessions

> Place to go for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Open on its own schedule
- Where: Solar4America Ice at San Jose, 1500 S 10th St, San Jose, CA 95112
- Ages: All ages (Skates available from toddler size 6)
- Price: $16 general admission + $6 skate rental; $10 for children 4 and under; complimentary bucket walkers available
- Organizer: Sharks Ice at San Jose
- Official page: https://www.solar4americaiceatsanjose.com/
- Last checked: Thu, Nov 5

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## About

Solar4America Ice at San Jose (widely known as Sharks Ice) is the premier indoor ice skating facility in Northern California and the official training home of the NHL's San Jose Sharks and AHL's San Jose Barracuda. Boasting six full-sized regulation sheets of ice across nearly 400,000 square feet, it stands as the largest public ice sports facility in the Western United States. Daily family public skating sessions provide ample open ice where recreational skaters, figure skaters, and eager youngsters can glide together safely. The facility is celebrated among South Bay parents for providing complimentary molded plastic bucket walkers that allow small toddlers to either sit securely while pushed or hold onto sturdy handles as they take their initial steps on the ice. Heated spectator viewing bleachers, full-service equipment rental counters, and Stanley's Sports Bar & Grill overlooking the rinks offer families delicious hot pizza, crispy fries, and warm cocoa during skating breaks.

Family Experience & Accessibility:
• Stroller Accessibility: Completely ADA accessible ground-level facility with wide rubberized flooring throughout the central concourses, rink perimeters, and seating areas.
• Nursing & Rest Spots: Warm indoor lobby lounge equipped with soft seating, televisions, and multiple spacious family restrooms with sanitary diaper-changing tables.
• Age Suitability: All ages welcome, from toddlers as young as 18 months on bucket trainers through adults and active grandparents.
• Sensory Tips: The arena air is brisk (around 50°F); dress children in layered warm clothing, thick socks, and gloves; weekday afternoon sessions are tranquil with gentle background music.

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