ICE SKATING INFORMATION AT
UNION SQUARE ICE RINK

Join us for festive, fun ice skating in Union Square from Wednesday, November 4, 2026 – Monday, January 18, 2027.

SKATING SESSIONS AND HOURS

[60] minute sessions that start every 1.5 hours:

November 4, 2026 - January 18, 2027
10:00am – 11:00pm Daily 

NOTE: The ice rink will close at 9:30pm on December 31, 2026. Check our calendar of events for special events and closed sessions.

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ADMISSION

General Admission including skate rental: $22
Children 8 and under including skate rental: $17
Locker Rental: $5
Skate Helper: $6
Gloves: $5
Socks: $5

BUY TICKETS

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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.

Skate Helpers are available for beginning skaters who are 48 inches tall or shorter. Our Polar Bear Helpers glide along the ice to help skaters with balance and control. Skaters must be able to stand on their own and push the Helper without assistance. Only one skater may use a Skate Helper at a time.

Skate Helpers are available to rent on-site at rinkside or in the Skate Shop. Quantities are limited and rentals are first come, first served.

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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

Available on select Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 4pm - 7pm. Guest capacity: 250pp. Cost: $10,000. Private parties are not available November 23 - 25, 2026 and December 21, 2026  - January 3, 2027. Click here for more information.

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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 18, 2027.

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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.

Public Transit:  Muni takes you directly to the rink! Take: 2, 5/5R, 7, 9/9R, 38/38R, T, J, K, M, N, L, Powell-Hyde Cable Car or the historic F-Line (See SFMTA’s transit trip planner)

You can also take BART from the East Bay or south of San Francisco. Exit at the Powell Street station.

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.

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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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