Lace up the Skates Carson City: Arlington Square Ice Rink opens Saturday

Event Date: 
November 26, 2016 (All day)

Carson City's ice skating rink has returned to Arlington Square at the corner of W. Robinson St. and N. Carson St. Opening day will be Saturday, Nov. 26, with three session times to choose from: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., and 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Skate rental is $3 and a skate session is $7 for those over 13 years old and $5 for youth 3-12 years old. Those 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

The rink will be open throughout the winter as long as the weather cooperates, so please call the Arlington Square Ice Rink HOTLINE at 775-283-7629. The Ice Rink is currently scheduled to close Jan. 27.

Afterschool Skate Special for Elementary and Middle School Students:
Monday - Thursday 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.: $5 skating includes skates and one hot beverage of choice.

Family Skate Special (must include one skating parent):
Monday and Tuesday 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.: $5 per skater includes skates.

Regular hours for the skating rink are as follows:
Monday – Thursday: Sessions from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday: Sessions from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday: Sessions from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. -10 p.m.
Sunday: Sessions from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Holiday and Winter Break hours:
Friday, Dec. 23, 2016 – Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017:
Sunday – Thursday: Sessions from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: Sessions from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Christmas Eve, Dec. 24:

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Christmas Day, Dec. 25:
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Martin Luther King JR Day, Jan. 16, 2017
Sessions from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 5 .p.m. and 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Ask about discounted Punch Passes and group rates. Heated Tent rentals are available. Please call 775-283-7425 for dates and availability.

For more information, go to the Carson City Parks and Recreation's Arlington Square Ice Rink webpage HERE, and HERE for Frequently Asked Questions.

Make sure to follow Carson City Parks and Recreation on Facebook HERE for special events and theme nights.

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