Ice rink guide
Oakland Ice Center

Plan your visit
The essentials before you leave
- Public-skate price
- From $12
- How to book
- Check official calendar
- Rentals
- Available
- Schedule pattern
- Sessions can change
Confirm the current total before paying.
Open the official listing for session requirements.
Check availability and cost.
Confirm the selected date before you make the drive.
Choose your ice
Public skate and practice ice
Public skate is for casual skating and beginner practice. Freestyle is structured practice ice for figure skaters working on elements.
Public skate
Public-skate times change. Open the official schedule and confirm the session before visiting Oakland Ice Center.
Freestyle and practice ice
Oakland Ice Center is a cornerstone of Bay Area skating culture, offering strong figure skating and hockey programs in the heart of Oakland.
View freestyle scheduleAbout
Oakland Ice Center is downtown Oakland's only ice rink, located at 519 18th Street in the heart of Oakland, California, serving the East Bay region including Oakland, Berkeley, and surrounding communities. This urban facility features a single sheet of ice and provides essential ice skating programming for the diverse East Bay population, offering public skating, figure skating instruction, youth and adult hockey leagues, and recreational ice time. Oakland Ice Center represents a vital community resource for ice sports in one of California's major metropolitan areas, providing accessible ice skating to urban residents who would otherwise lack local ice skating facilities.
Oakland Ice Center serves as the primary public ice skating destination for East Bay residents, offering inclusive programming designed to serve diverse populations and skill levels. Public skating sessions provide recreational opportunities for families, couples, and individual skaters seeking winter sports activities. Figure skating instruction is available from qualified coaches, while hockey programs serve youth and adult players at recreational and competitive levels. The facility's urban location and commitment to accessibility make ice skating available to residents throughout the Oakland and East Bay region who might not otherwise have convenient access to ice skating.
Conveniently located in downtown Oakland with easy access via BART public transportation, making it exceptionally accessible for East Bay residents without personal vehicles, Oakland Ice Center serves as an essential community recreation facility. The downtown location provides urban accessibility distinct from suburban rink locations. Oakland Ice Center fills a critical role in the East Bay community, providing one of the few ice skating options in a major metropolitan area. Whether you're a recreational skater seeking public skating time, a figure skater pursuing coaching, a young hockey player developing skills, or anyone interested in winter ice sports, Oakland Ice Center provides accessible, quality ice skating programming in the heart of the East Bay.
What to know before you go
- • Oakland Ice Center is accessible via BART public transportation, making it ideal for those without personal vehicles
- • Check the facility or website (oaklandicecenter.com) for current public skating schedules, which vary by day
- • The single sheet means capacity may be more limited during peak times; consider visiting during off-peak hours
- • Figure skating coaching is available from qualified instructors for all skill levels
- • Youth and adult hockey leagues provide recreational and competitive opportunities; registration typically occurs seasonally
- • Skate rentals are available; bring your own skates if you have them for better comfort
- • The downtown Oakland location offers walkable urban access; limited parking may require public transportation or street parking
Offerings
Freestyle Sessions
This facility offers dedicated freestyle ice time for figure skaters. Visit oaklandice.com or call 510-268-9000 for current freestyle schedule.
Who it's for
- • Figure skaters working on jumps, spins, and footwork
- • Competitive and recreational skaters wanting dedicated practice ice
- • Pre-preliminary through senior-level USFS members
Etiquette & Tips
- • Yield to skaters attempting jumps or spins
- • Announce yourself before entering another skater's pattern
- • Coaches must check in at the front desk
- • No hockey stops on freestyle ice
Rentals
- Note: Skate rentals at the main desk. Wrist guards and helmets available.
Sharpening
Frequently Asked Questions
Facility Details
- TypeIndoor
- Seasonyear-round
- Sheets2
Last verified: 5/23/2026