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Winter Lodge

Holiday ice skating in Palo Alto, California • An outdoor rink operating since 1956 — a nonprofit landmark billed as the only permanent outdoor rink west of the Sierra.

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Skating seasonOct 16, 2026 – Apr 11, 2027; closed Nov 26, Dec 24, Dec 25, Jan 1, and Mar 28.

AdmissionPublic-skating prices are not posted on the pages checked.

Skate rentalsRental details are on the rink's site.

Session hoursPublic skating runs across a long October–April season; daily session times are posted by the rink.

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📍 Winter Lodge, 3009 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306

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Plan your visit

This is a neighborhood institution more than a holiday pop-up: the season runs nearly six months, from mid-October to mid-April. Check the rink's own calendar for public sessions between the lesson and party schedule, and note the holiday closure dates in the facts box.

What makes this rink distinctive

Winter Lodge has operated outdoors in Palo Alto since 1956, run as a nonprofit — and its site quotes Punch Magazine calling it the only permanent outdoor ice rink west of the Sierra Nevada. In a directory of pop-ups, this is the old soul.

Official tickets and session information

Schedules, prices and closures can change. Check the venue's own site before setting out.

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Information checked: 2026-10-22. Read source ↗
Season status: 2026–27 opening and closing dates confirmed in the rink's official FAQ (October 16, 2026 – April 11, 2027).

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