📅 Friday, Nov. 13 through Monday, Jan. 18
📍 Bellevue Downtown Park: 100 100th Ave. NE, Bellevue
💰 Mondays: $12, Tuesday-Thursday: $16, Friday-Sunday: $22, Dec. 18-Jan. 3: $24, season pass: $189
⛸️ All ticket prices include skate rental
Back for its 29th season, the Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink has become an Eastside holiday tradition. With more than 9,000 square feet of real ice, this is the region’s largest seasonal ice-skating rink. (Fun fact: The rink is 58 feet wide and 156 feet long!)
The open-air rink has a tent with sparkling lights to protect the ice (and skaters) from rain and snow, for a cozy outdoor experience with views of the Bellevue skyline that won’t be dampened by a Pacific Northwest winter. There’s a concession stand with hot cocoa to keep you warm, but it’s still a good idea to bundle up in chilly weather.
Love the idea of a seasonal skate but don’t feel comfortable navigating the ice? Admission includes free group skating lessons on select Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The rink is very popular, so booking ahead is highly encouraged. Hours vary throughout the season, but it’s usually quietest right after opening. Friday and Saturday evenings see the highest demand, especially between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., so choose an earlier timeslot for the most relaxed experience. Friends or parents who just want to watch (and drink cocoa and eat kettle corn) don’t need a ticket.
