Just one block off the Pearl Street Mall, the Ice Rink at One Boulder Plaza you'll find an exceptional metropolitan skating venue. The outdoor rink is bordered by cafes, restaurants and boutiques in the heart of eclectic downtown Boulder.
The rink promotes healthy recreation for all ages by offering special events and theme parties—including a Valentine’s Day party, along with private skating lessons and workshops. Bring gloves, extra socks and helmets for the kids.
Cost: Adults $5
Children (4–12) $4; Children (3 and younger) free
Seniors (60 and older) $3.
Skate rental $3. Note: Admission does not include skate rental.
Hours: Open November 21, 2008–February 16, 2009. Regular hours: Monday and Tuesday, 2 pm–7 pm; Wednesday and Thursday, 10 am–7 pm; Friday and Saturday, 10 am–10 pm; Sunday 10am–7pm. Also open on holidays.
More information: Visit www.oneboulderplaza.com/icerink for special events, discount skating sessions and winter break/holiday hours.
Evergreen Lake
Just west of Denver, the 40-acre Evergreen Lake is a skating haven. This natural, frozen destination includes an observation boardwalk, 1.3-mile-long trail loop and historic boathouse. When you need to defrost, the Evergreen Lake House offers a fireplace and warming hut. And you can reserve portions of the lake-skating area for private parties, hockey games and broomball. The rink is located at 29614 Upper Bear Creek Road. Parking is limited.
Cost: 3 years and under are free
Youth (4-18) $4.75
Adults (19–59) $5.00
Seniors (60 and older)/Military Discount $4.50.
Also offers punch cards and season passes. Skate rentals: $3/hour.
Hours: Subject to change depending on weather and ice conditions. Call Evergreen Lake’s skating hotline at 720-880-1391 (updated daily) before heading to the lake. More information: Check out www.evergreenrecreation.com for details on upcoming holiday hours and regular hours.
