We booked two lanes at Yerba Buena Bowling Center and everyone had a great time. It was a fun and…read morerelaxed experience. For about $34 per person for 2 hours, it felt like good value. The staff were helpful and made the check-in process smooth. Another big plus is that they allow you to bring in your own food and drinks, which made it easy for us to keep things casual. The facilities are clean and well maintained. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience and we'd definitely consider coming back.

Bought tickets in advance online for Saturday from 12-1:30pm. It was $22 for 90 mins and includes…read morethe skate rentals, which imo is quite affordable for an SF activity. So much fun! Of course it was busy since it was a weekend, but it didn't feel too bad since the ice rink is big. Majority of people and kids going here know how to ice skate well or above average so you don't find yourself dodging or bumping into people. The only reason I wouldn't give this place a 5 is because the skate rentals were pretty worn down, but can't expect too much with rentals anyway. I'd def come back :)

We initially tried to buy tickets for the rink at Union Square, but they were sold out for the rest…read moreof the night! We took a 7ish minute Lyft to the rink at Embarcadero (who said that they "never sell out" - woo!) and it was such a great choice. They start new sessions every 2 hours; 1.5 hours for folks to skate, and then 30 minutes to re-glaze the ice before a new session. You can join a session at any time - we got on the ice halfway through a session, which was just fine for us (our 6yo and 4yo were with us). They also have lockers that you can use to store your stuff (shoes, purses) - one locker is .75 cents (the ticket sellers have change for bills if needed), and was big enough to store my boots and kind of large purse. It wasn't nearly as crowded as I thought it would be - we went on a Friday night during an 8pm session, and there was plenty of space. We plan on making this a regular tradition!

Public service announcement, just so people know, there was no holiday rink this past year at…read moreEmbarcadero and there was no info about it online. The Embarcadero Center website had a number to call, and I did, but there was no answer. I don't know if they'll have it this coming winter. Fortunately, Union Square still has a holiday rink, but you need to buy tickets online, and they're sometimes sold out. But if so, Yerba Buena is a few blocks away, and I've never known them to sell out.

Union Square is a pretty solid part of SF, and the holiday ice rink is a fun thing to do there…read morearound the end of the year. It's crowded, parking sucks, and the rentable lockers are kind of trash, but you can't beat the holiday cheer of a little ice skating. I'd recommend trying it at least once if you're in the area.

So i finally got to go ice skating. After all the darn rain it was a beautiful sunny day for it. My…read morehusband and I had the whole rink to ourselves which was fantastic. I had such a blast that I can't wait until December to come so I can skate some more.

Another Holiday season has fallen upon us and San Francisco is now lucky to have ANOTHER outdoor…read moreIce Rink to enjoy! I'm sure you've probably skated at the Union Square rink or in front of the Ferry Building at Embarcadero. Now, you can skate under the glowing City Hall lights at Civic Center Plaza! The rink officially opened November 30 and I've already been twice! It is much larger than the one at Union Square, but smaller than the Embarcadero one. However, this ice rink features something brand new that the other two rinks don't have-a 400 ft skate track that you can skate & weave through the lighted forest! It is also the most pricey ice rink of the 3...$20 for Adult admission including skate rentals. Like the others, all skate sessions are 90 minutes and start on every even hour. The first time I went during the day at 2pm, I was the only skater on the ice at one point (not counting the employees!) It was fun to have all that room to twirl and spin and do whatever I want, but it was sunny out and a bit warm, so the ice was a little slippery from melting a bit. The second time I went was on a Monday night 8pm. I brought 20 of my friends and we took over the ice rink! Once again, we were the only group on the ice, minus a couple kids who left early. Since the rink is new and fairly empty compared to the others, the ice has been well maintained and very smooth, with little holes or bumps. Skate rentals go all the way up to a men's size 15, but they offer a $5 discount if you bring your own. Also, unlike the other rinks, this ice rink has an ON-SITE BAR. WOOHOO! So you can enjoy a glass of wine or champagne to loosen those muscles and conquer those fears! As your skate session winds down, don't forget to snap a few photos of you and your friends/family in front of the lighted Christmas Tree that glows in front of the illuminated City Hall! The perfect photo op! Tis the season for ice-skating, can't wait to go back!

These reviews are very old lol. I went to this ice rink in 5th grade(2019) , right before…read morequarantine. Three days ago, I was planning to go skating with my friends and I remembered this T Mobile ice rink. However, I found out that it was permanently closed, as stated on Google maps. I looked at their Facebook and twitter and their pinned post said it was closed for 2020-2021 but never mentioned 2022. When I looked on Yelp, it said it would start in a few hours so that was confusing. I tried calling the number and both times it was just static and I could hear my voice on the other end. Otherwise, if it will open again, I do recommend this outdoor ice rink.

My experience here was awful. My girlfriends have also had terrible experiences. We've stopped…read moreskating here altogether because every single one of us has been harassed and had our personal space violated by some of the older men who skate here regularly and act inappropriately.

Best when you roll in with your friends…read more I have a strong love/hate relationship with this rink for many reasons (in the short 5 months I've started roller skating). I'll start with the negative; With any public place, you really have to watch out for yourself and your safety. I've gotten physically shoved by one of the older white men who felt like he owned the rink. There are times where you have sketchy people who don't skate and are eying your valuables or may be harassing people. There are some older folks you may need to watch out for, as they are extremely territorial and not friendly to beginners and new skaters. I will say that it is only a tiny percentage of the folks that skate here. On the positive side; It's generally pretty welcoming. If someone is working on something cool that you're interested in and you ask, some people are pretty cool with showing you the ropes and love working on it with you! I've made so many good friends just showing up and working on my own moves and people chatting me up. In general, you just gotta show up and assess the vibe, as it really changes depending on who's skating there. Generally I'd advise going on: Tuesdays and Fridays anytime from 4pm - 10pm (solid group of skaters who watch out for each other and bring lights and music when it gets dark) Saturdays and Sundays anytime from 12pm - 6pm (A lot busier and crowded. Your experience may vary depending on who you know and feel comfortable skating with on the weekend). I typically always go with friends for safety.

Ice Skating....In a huge ballpark... Amazing? sort of. When you enter the field, of course you're…read moretotally excited that you have this rare opportunity to actually be on the field. But the novelty ends there. Once you walk over to the rink you realize that 60' X 120' isn't as big as you thought it was and you're left wondering where the other half of the rink has been placed. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for kids, which i think is a bit much compared to other ice rinks, but it was definitely a unique experience. They also make you fill out waiver forms before you get to skate; you know, just in case the ice collapses or you lose any body parts. I thought one of the most entertaining things were the abundance of, what i like to call, Ice Walkers that help new skaters balance, but i think they're just plain fun for everyone. Make sure to bring your camera, as being in the park will definitely lead to many photo opportunities, but make sure to wear something with lots of pockets as they do not have any lockers for your personal items. Overall, i thought it was a great location for a Ice skating rink, with great music playing in the background, but the rink could be a little larger, and the price is a tad expensive for what you get. All in all, i think i'll go to the Embarcadero the next time.

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.

Oakland Ice Center is a great spot for ice skating!…read more I was in town and my friend takes lessons here so she brought us during one of the public open-skate times to practice and also for us all to skate since my partner and I LOVE ice skating. We went during the day and it wasn't too crowded. There was just a kid's birthday party and a few other skaters for a bit so it was nice. For birthday parties, they separate part of the rink, which might not be the best for public skate but I think is super cool! Back at my home rink, the parties kind of skate with everyone and it gets a bit rough, especially during crowded times. For beginner skaters, they have both the seal/dolphins(?) that you can use to skate and even stacks of buckets, which I think is genius, to adjust to height. It was easy to pay for a public skate session and grab rentals. The rink is a good size and layout was pretty cool. The skate shop was okay. Overall, a cute ice rink in Oakland!