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Grab Your Scarves, San Mateo on Ice Opens Saturday, Nov 16
Glide into the holidays as the San Mateo ice rink kicks off the season on the Mid-Peninsula! Located on the Fitzgerald Baseball field on the corner of El Camino Real and Fifth Avenue in downtown San Mateo, the San Mateo on Ice outdoor rink features 11,000 square feet of real ice making it the largest outdoor ice rink in the Bay Area. Skaters will be able to skate in the sunshine during the day, and under the stars at night.
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Grab your scarves and lace up those skates, the rink will open to the public on Saturday, November 16, 2024 and will be open daily (including holidays) through Sunday, January 12, 2025 – click here for the hours and visitor details.
Mark your calendars for FREE sponsored community skate days on Nov. 18, Dec. 10 and Dec. 17. ⛸️
Follow along on Facebook to learn about discount skating hours. Skaters must be a minimum of 4 years old. Find tickets here.
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What’s a party without ice? You can have the coolest party in town at the rink for those winter birthdays or have the rink all to yourself with a private two hour ice session for up to 24 skaters. The rink is open to all ages, offering daily recreational ice skating, free skate rental included. San Mateo on Ice also offers parties, private ice time, special events, and skating lessons.
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Tickets! General Admission Tickets are offered from $19.05 for standard pricing or $22.26 for peak dates which includes up to 2-hours, free skate rental, and a whole lot of fun! Helmets are recommended but not required. The rink schedule is subject to change due to weather and special events, so be sure to bookmark this spot and check back here.
Yelper Ilya F. says, “This is far and away my favorite outdoor ice skating rink on the Peninsula.”
Fill up a thermos, grab those mittens and go or plan a gathering after your #baymeadowslife #skatescapades at home featuring your favorite hot cocoa. Here are 17 Hot Cocoa Recipes to get you through winter! Try the Snickerdoodle Hot Chocolate, it’s amazing! Be sure to join us @baymeadowslife and tag us in your photos!
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