Recreation
SoBe Ice Arena |
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SoBe Ice Arena Details
- Hours of operation: Public skate hours are generally Monday - Tuesday, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday - Friday, 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Hours are subject to change; call ahead for more information.
- Cost: Admission is $9.50 and includes skate rental. If you have your own skates, admission is $6.50.
- Payment options: Cash, Mastercard and Visa.
- Location / Distance from Las Vegas: About 10 miles from the Strip. From the Strip and Tropicana, take Interstate 15 north to U.S. 95 north. Exit Rancho Drive. Take Rancho Drive about 2 1/2 miles to the Fiesta Hotel and Casino.
- Travel options: Bus, cab, private vehicle.
- Amenities: Pro shop with equipment sales, rental and service available. Food and beverages available. Locker rooms and showers onsite.
- What you'll need: Warm clothing suitable for ice skating.
- Annual visitors/busy season: Popular year-round.
SoBe Ice Arena Review
Spanning 31,000 square feet, the rink at SoBe Ice Arena is a rare find in Vegas and sets the bar for on-ice entertainment.
Seating up to 500 people during hockey games and events, the arena is home to a full-size, NHL-regulation ice rink. During free-skate hours, seating is limited, but it won't matter because you'll be having so much fun out on the ice practicing your triple axel.
There are four locker rooms with shower facilities and a hockey and figure-skate pro shop for those who know their way around a rink. If you don't have your own equipment, the arena also provides skate rental.
Lockers are nearby for easy storage of your belongings, and a concession area featuring Subway and TCBY is under construction. There even is a birthday and special events room available.
The rink also is a great place to people watch, as skaters young and old from the expert to the novice hit the ice to test their skills and have some fun.
-- Review by Noelani Jones
