ICE SKATING INFORMATION AT
UNION SQUARE ICE RINK

Join us for festive, fun ice skating in Union Square from Wednesday, November 6, 2024 – Monday, January 20, 2025.

SKATING SESSIONS AND HOURS

[60] minute sessions that start every 1.5 hours:

November 6, 2024 - January 20, 2025
10:00am – 11:00pm Daily 

The ice rink will close at 9:30 p.m. on December 31, 2024. Check our calendar of events for special events and closed sessions.

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ADMISSION

General Admission including skate rental: $20
Children 8 and under including skate rental: $15
Locker Rental: $5
Skate Helper: $6
Gloves: $5
Socks: $5

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RENTALS

Ice Skates
Figure and hockey skate sizes range from toddler’s size 8 to adult’s size 15. If you'd like to bring your own skates, let us know upon arrival and we'll put $5 back on the credit card used in your original order.

For beginning skaters under 48 inches tall, we offer Skate Helpers: Penguin & Polar Bear Helpers that glide with the skater along the ice and help with balance and control. Skaters must be able to stand on their own and push the Helper by themselves. Others cannot push them.

For safety considerations, Skate Helpers cannot be rented to anyone taller than 48". These can be rented rink side or from the Skate Shop, onsite only. Limited quantity and available on a first-come basis.

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LOCKERS AND CONVENIENCES

Lockers may be rented for $5 and are large enough to hold a couple of pairs of shoes, a medium-size handbag and a few small purchases.

Restrooms are located in the Union Square Parking Garage. Since skates may not be worn outside of the ice rink, we recommend you use the facilities before putting on skates.

For your convenience, you may also purchase gloves and socks for $5 each.

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PRIVATE PARTIES

Private Parties: Available on select Mondays and Tuesdays during the 5:30pm & 7:00pm sessions. On or before 12/17/24: Rates for private parties is $5,000. Rates for private parties in January: $4,500. Sessions are not open to the public if sold to a private party.

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RAIN POLICY

Rebook your Session:

Rebooking can only be accomplished online. To rebook your session, please open the confirmation you received via email. Just above the yellow "Your Ticket" section, click "Change booking" to rebook. From there you can choose another available session.

Cancellations:

If your ice-skating session prematurely ends or is canceled due to inclement weather or the threat thereof, your tickets are valid for any new date and time that is available on or before January 20, 2025.

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WHAT TO WEAR

As with most activities in San Francisco, the key to comfortable ice skating in Union Square is to wear layers; the temperature on the ice may range from chilly to warm, depending on the time of day, the number of skaters and the amount of energy one exerts. Gloves and hats always help. We do sell both gloves and socks if you need them.

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GETTING HERE

Located at 333 Post Street in San Francisco, our ice rink sits in the heart of Union Square near the corner of Geary and Powell Streets. Numerous transportation options are available, and we encourage environmentally-friendly considerations such as walking, biking, riding Muni, taking BART or ridesharing.

Drive: If driving, signs lead to Union Square from most area freeways. Area parking garages provide plentiful parking options.

Walk: If walking from North Beach or Chinatown, take Grant Street south through the Chinatown gate to Maiden Lane, then turn right.

Bike: Bike paths are located nearby on both Market Street and Post/Sutter streets. Nearby parking garages offer bike parking.

Public Transit: If taking public transit, the SFMTA’s transit trip planner provides the most comprehensive schedules and routes for all options, including:

• BART from the East Bay or south of San Francisco. Exit at the Powell Street station
• Muni public transit lines converge at Union Square, the 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 38, 38R, J, K, M, N, T trains. Metro riders please exit at Union Square/Market St. station. at Union Square
• Powell-Mason and Powell-Hyde cable car lines stop in Union Square
• San Francisco’s historic trolley car “F” line stops nearby at Market and Powell Streets
• Take Caltrain to the San Francisco 4th & King stop, transfer to Muni bus line 30 or 45 & get off at Stockton/Sutter

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EATING HERE

For a dining experience, visit our sponsoring restaurant John’s Grill. Located a quick two block walk from the ice rink.

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