# Winter Lodge Outdoor Ice Skating Rink

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

- When: Season Oct 16, 2026–Apr 11, 2027. Public sessions: Mon & Tue 3–5 pm; Wed 8–10 am, 3–5…
- Where: Winter Lodge, 3009 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306
- Ages: All ages and skill levels; Sunday 5:30 family session, under 18 with a parent
- Price: $20.00 per person single admission; skate rental $8.00 per pair; tickets online in advance only
- Schedule: Season Oct 16, 2026–Apr 11, 2027. Public sessions: Mon & Tue 3–5 pm; Wed 8–10 am, 3–5 pm, 8–10 pm; Thu 8–10 am, 3–5 pm; Fri 8–10 am, 3–5 pm, 8–10 pm; Sat 3–5 pm, 8–10 pm; Sun 3–5 pm and 5:30–7:30 pm family session. Closed Nov 26, Dec 24, Dec 25, Jan 1, Mar 28.
- Organizer: Winter Lodge (nonprofit)
- Official page: https://winterlodgeonline.com/fmi/webd/WL%20DB
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

Winter Lodge in Palo Alto has been skating families under the open sky since 1956; it is the oldest ice rink in the Bay Area and the only permanent outdoor rink west of the Sierra. The recreation-sized rink is smaller than an arena sheet and built for family fun, with fireplaces to warm up by between laps. For the youngest skaters, 'Little Bear' push-along skating aids are available on the indoor ice during the Saturday 3–5 pm and Sunday 3–5 pm and 5:30–7:30 pm sessions (up to 15 minutes each, shared). The Sunday evening session is a family session in which skaters under 18 must be with a parent. Gloves are required for all skaters and helmets are recommended for beginners (bike helmets are fine). Rental skates run from toddler size 6 up. Public session tickets must be bought online in advance, up to 30 days ahead.

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