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    Walnut Creek On Ice

    2.9 (136 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:30 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Fire pit for smores
    Sherri W.

    Such a fun time of year to go ice skating as we begin the holiday season. Parking can be challenging in the limited parking lot near by. Other than this, it was very festive especially with a DJ playing music and food, wine & Bundt cakes & a fire pit to make s'mores. The rink is a bit small bc of the skate walkers & trying to dodge a group of skaters with these walkers was a bit hard. Also, the ice seemed a little over due for a Zamboni resurfacing due to the many divots on the ice. I really enjoyed the inner tube ride, it had a nice slope to it so that I could glide quickly down that ramp. I had a fun time at Walnut Creek on Ice & would come back again.

    Snow woman
    Vuyelwa W.

    Winter Magic is happening at Walnut Creek on Ice! We got tickets and my sister and I were able to enjoy a wonderful time at the ice rink ! They had pizza from Rocco's, cupcakes from Nothing Bundt cakes, wines and a charcuterie board. We enjoyed the ice slide over and over again and it was a great time because they had those tubes ! Reminded me of Tahoe :) After they took a break we went to the fire pits and sipped on some vino! Great atmosphere and there were plenty of people ice skating as well. Highly recommend !!

    Learn to Skate tent (check hours)
    Angela R.

    It's nice to have an ice rink each winter season, but it needs improvement and more staff training. Important things to note: - Tickets are only available for purchase by QR code via smartphone. - Tickets sell out quickly on weekends, so plan ahead or go during the week. - No ice rink parking at Civic Park lot, so look elsewhere (I'm sure people parked there anyway, but we parked at the Walnut Creek Library meters and cut through the park). - Adult skates are men's sizing and only whole sizes, so do the conversion before asking for your size. In addition, the kids skates are not wide feet friendly. - Ice slide is a nice idea, but too short of an experience and tubes are too heavy for smaller kids to carry themselves. One kid nearly knocked me down the stairs... Parents should be supervising and Staff should have a minimum height for kids to slide alone. - 90 minutes is too short when you have to fight a crowd and dodge "walkers," aka ice skating novices pushing bulky plastic versions of an elderly person's walker. They cost $15 to rent for the session, are somewhat limited, and people will try to steal yours. I know because I left mine unattended to help my son take his skates off, and someone walked off with it and didn't pay the $15 rental cost. In sum, I think they need to reduce the maximum number of tickets on the weekend sessions so people can have a better overall experience. Weekdays prices should be reduced to encourage more weekday attendance. Staff should be better trained in explaining the skates sizing, and walkers should be rented for 45 minute increments (2x per session), not the full 90 mins, so other people can have a chance to use them should they "sell out." Many were just sitting around unused. If you are a parent who wants to take your child skating, and they are 5 and under, there is a "Little Skates" session available at 10 am during the week. I had my son (5) with me on a Sunday 3pm session, and I will not take him again on a weekend. It's just too chaotic. Good luck out there!

    Adrienne H.

    This is my first time coming and im so glad i did. I went on a monday around 6. They let you in 15 minutes before your designated time. I purchased tickets before $20 for 90min ice skating and tubing. Both activities were a blast. The employees are so nice and helpful. They have cafe with drinks and snacks. You can also rent a walker. They have lockers but I just left my shoes out. Overall such a fun time and great winter activity.

    Darwin P.

    walnut creek was on ice this December, and my sister and I hit the ice skates. although my third time doing it, i have most definitely improved we got the ice skate + slide combo. after checking in, you get your skates with its size, and you are ready to go in whenever you want. next to the ice ring is the slides, where you can slide down and keep the fun going lastly, i got a hot chocolate in the works, with a hot dog. bro, that hot dog went brazy for $4 i love ice skating, and December brings that. walnut creek on ice was a memorable moments in my 2025 winter

    Ice rink
    Sarah L.

    My husband and I came in on Thursday night. It wasn't very crowded which was great. We received a friendly greeting upon entry. They helped us put on our wristbands. The ice skates were in good condition but my husband was unable to tighten his skates. There are walkers for $15 available for inexperienced skaters and also other items such as hats for purchase. I was able to hang on to the wall for security and passed people as needed. We made a couple of rounds around the rink then we headed to the ice slide. That was a great way to end our experience. Very memorable and would do it again.

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    Annie L.

    We went on a Littles Skate session which was for ages 5 and under with an adult accompanying. This was a great idea because the little ones don't have to deal with trying to avoid the big kids or the fast big kids running them over. Most of the 5 and under kids are just learning to get the hang of skating and practically all of them need the skate aid, which is like a skating walker. We had a really good time and I highly recommend the skate aid if it is your young child's first time skating, it gives them confidence to be able to skate long strides without falling down. The ice was not well groomed though and I would say that was the thing that needed improvement. It's hard to skate when there's little breaks in the ice or when it's not smooth. If it wasn't for the skate aids, it would've been a lot harder trying to skate over those little breaks and cracks. They have a parking lot, but it fills up pretty fast so I would say to go early.

    Yulia P.

    Every holiday season my family cannot wait to this ice rink to arrive! Ice skating truly does make you feel like it is winter holidays! Unfortunately, this year they will be open only for a month from Dec 15-Jan 15, so do not wait and go skate! This year they improve their efficiency by selling tickets online only (you can scan QR code at the entrance). They also have food and drinks at the ice now as well, which we haven't tried yet. I've itself very well maintained, they renew it every 1.5. I wish they would offer hockey time early mornings( before school) like they did a couple of years back.

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    This place is great for skating! $5 for rentals (no protective gear though), so recommend bringing…read moreyour own. They do have lockers for $3 in case you don't want to leave your stuff laying around while you skate. Every week they have different events. Music can be very loud, so I highly recommend having a pair of ear plugs with you. Super fun with friends, family and dates!

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    I have been coming here for many years with my family and have never had an issue until recently…read more I, along with several other parents, witnessed an employee named Colton get into a heated altercation with a family of young children. The situation began when Colton confronted the family because their daughter, who appeared to be around four years old, was eating a snack. While I understand that outside food may not be allowed, the way this was handled was completely unacceptable. No warning was given, instead, Colton immediately began shouting in front of the children. Several parents attempted to calm him down, but he continued to escalate the situation and began swearing. The young girl became visibly upset and started crying, and the family ultimately left shortly after. When others tried to speak with Colton afterward, he repeatedly stated, "No outside food," and said that if anyone had a problem, they should take it up with his boss, Brad. The entire interaction came across as a power trip and was absolutely disturbing to witness. My family and I love Oakland Ice and consider it a second home. We have met many wonderful people there, including members of the staff. However, this incident left a very negative impression--not only on me, but on many others who witnessed it as well.

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