Best Ice Skating Spots in Washington State

Nora Beane
Some of the best ice skating spots in the state of Washington are great reminders of how close Washington lies to Canada. Right next door to the state of Washington is one of the great skating countries in the world and enjoyment of the sport of ice skating seems to have migrated below the national boundary . While lots of folks in the state of Washington head for the ski slopes when winter arrives , there are consistent supports of the sport of ice skating who will be found regularly in some of these best ice skating spots in the state of Washington.

Bremerton Ice Arena. Bremerton, WA You can find one of the best ice skating spots in the state of Washington on Homer Ave. in Bremerton, Washington.

It can be considered a top rate facility because it works hard to meet all your skating needs. Are you a beginner looking for some instruction to help you learn to negotiate skates on ice? Do you long to get out there with a stick and puck and mix it up in a hockey game.? Do you want a place to bring your family for recreation that is good exercise and good fun?

Chances are the Bremerton Ice Arena can answer all of your skating needs on its quality ice rink. There are instructional programs here, hockey instruction and leagues for all ages and plenty of public skating time. The cost of public skating sessions is $6 per skater with seniors 55 years or older get a one dollar reduction . Skate Rental is $2.50 on Thursday evenings the Bremerton Ice Arena offers its version of "Cheapskate" when it welcomes skaters at $6 including skate price, a good deal for those who ordinarily rent skates.

For an updated schedule of events and public skating times call Bremerton Ice Arena at 360-479-rink

Lynwood Ice Center, Lynwood, WA It calls itself the "Northwest's premier public skating facility" and just possibly Lynwood Ice Center can make you a believer. Certainly this is a facility that seems to dedicate itself to providing an atmosphere that says "welcome". Lynwood Ice Center prides itself on its wrap around sound and its great lighting effects which both add to total on ice skating experience. Even beginning level skaters can feel like pros when they are surrounded by the right special effects.

The Lynwood Ice Center divides its available ice time between figure skating, "sticks and pucks", pick up hockey games, learning to skate programs and public skating giving every one a chance to enjoy their specialty. Admission prices for public skating is $7 for adults and $6 for children under twelve and seniors. Skate rentals are $3 .Lynwood Ice Center offers a variety of special price saving packages and events to allow families to come out and skate more frequently. Wednesday nights are "cheapskate" nights when admission is only $5.

The Lynwood Ice Center also offers arcade fun and concessions to keep you energized. For an update on the schedule of public skating view www.lynwoodicecenter.com

Bellingham Sportsplex, Bellingham, WA- When the cold, raw Northwest climate of winter chases everyone indoors its good to know that there are alternatives like the Bellingham Sportsplex. This is an excellent winter indoor retreat that lets kids stay healthy and fit and develop their sports interests at the same time. Not only does the Bellingham Sportsplex offer an indoor turf facility for soccer but also the Sportsplex contains one of the best ice skating spots in Washington.
At the Bellingham Sportsplex there is a good balance of ice availability for those who like hockey and those just seeking recreational skating. The admission price at the Bellingham Sportsplex is a very reasonable $5 for adults and $4 for youths 17 or younger. Skate rental will cost you $2.50. There is public skating on the weekends on Friday night fro 7 -10 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 1-3 p.m. What is also a nice feature here is that on Monday and Thursday afternoons from 2:45- 4:30 the public is invited to enjoy skating at just $2.00 per person plus the cost of skate rentals if needed. There is also a morning session on Wednesdays for folks who are home schooling their children at the same bargain rate.

Hockey buffs aren't left out of the fun. There are times set aside for puck and stick activity, pick up hockey games, adult hockey, even women's hockey gets due props at Bellingham Sportsplex. To connect with your special skating activity or for other information call the Bellingham Sportsplex at 360-676-1919.

Published by Nora Beane

I am a former high school history teacher and Director of Religious Education with a total of 27 years of active experience as teacher and administrator. I am now a semi retired freelance writer. I have two...  View profile

  • Some of the best ice skating spots in Washington State are indoor rinks
  • You can find "cheapskate" nights at some of the best ice skaitng spots in Washington
  • Bremerton, Lynnwood and Bellingham, Washington are home to indoor rinks

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