Top 6 Places To Ice Skate In Arizona This December

Arizona may not be the first place that springs to mind when you think of ice skating, but during the winter - especially around the holidays - several cities around the state set up "pop-up" ice rinks where you can learn or remember the joy of ice skating.

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With cooler weather and the magic of engineering and science, these ice rinks are a great way to introduce our desert kids to ice skating.

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Top 5 Places to Ice Skate in Arizona This December

Here are the top five places to enjoy ice skating in Arizona this December:

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess: The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Scottsdale becomes a winter wonderland during the holiday season. The Desert Ice Rink is part of the resort's "Christmas at the Princess" event and boasts 6,000 square feet of real ice. The rink is open daily. Click here for more information.
Skate Westgate: Located in the Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale, Skate Westgate has a real-ice rink perfect for skaters. It's a great place to learn to skate or to see if you've still got what it takes! The rink is open through the end of January, with discounts for military members and toddlers.
Winter Wonderland Ice Rink: Mesa's City Plaza hosts the Winter Wonderland Ice Rink, which has 6,000 square feet of real ice! This rink offers inexpensive, one-hour skating sessions and includes skate rental.
CitySkate Holiday Ice Rink: It's hard to imagine ice skating in downtown Phoenix, but the CitySkate Holiday Ice Rink is an outdoor ice skating rink that pops up every year. The rink is open from November to January and offers 90-minute skating sessions. Click here for more information.
AZ Ice: For those who prefer indoor skating, AZ Ice has three locations in Arcadia, Gilbert, and Peoria. This is the only year-round indoor rink on our list, and it's a great option for anyone who wants a place to learn and practice all year long.
Winter Magic: In Southeastern Arizona, Sierra Vista's Winter Magic ice rink transforms Veterans Memorial Park into a fantastic winter "hot spot." The 4,000-square-foot rink includes a fire pit and party tent, and the entire rink can be rented for private events. The fun lasts through the first Saturday in January.

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Sources: azcentral.com | Wander in Arizona | AZ Ice | City of Sierra Vista

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