Ice skating at Rink on the River is a fun activity everyone can enjoy during the depths of winter. Since opening in 2005, the Rink has become a popular venue in downtown Reno, attracting locals and visitors alike to the city center. It operates every day during the season (weather and ice conditions permitting), with evening hours on weekends. The 2009 - 10 season runs from November 24 through February 15.
Actually knowing how to skate isn't a prerequisite for taking to the ice. Sign up for a group lesson and you'll be doing double axels in no time, or at least learn to take a spin around the rink without hanging on the wall. For details about lessons, visit the City of Reno Rink on the River website.
If watching others have fun together gives you pleasure, you don't even have to skate to enjoy visiting the Rink. There are also occasional public exhibitions by local figure skaters.
Rink on the River Videos and Pictures
See what ice skating in Reno is like. Check out my Rink on the River still pictures and videos.- Rink on the River Still Pictures
- Rink on the River Video #1
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- Rink on the River Video #3
Rink on the River Location
Rink on the River is in downtown Reno at 10 North Virginia Plaza, at the corner of First and Virginia Streets, next to the Truckee River. The Mapes Hotel Casino occupied this spot until it was demolished in 2000. The old Virginia Street Bridge is here, too, at the place where what is now Reno first sprang from the desert.
Parking at Rink on the River
Parking is free in the Cal Neva garage directly across from the Rink, next to City Hall (the big black building). Nearby street parking is usually available after business hours, but it's metered until 6 p.m., except on Sundays. Reno PD has an active parking enforcement patrol, so don't park without feeding the meter or you may end up helping support the traffic court.
Admission Prices for Rink on the River
$7 - adults (ages 13 - 54)$5 - youth (ages 3 - 12)
$5 - seniors (ages 55+)
$2 - skate rental
Rink on the River Season
The 2009 - 2010 season starts on November 25, 2009 and runs through February 15, 2010.
Rink on the River Hours of Operation
Monday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (evenings available for party rentals)Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Wednesday / Thursday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Rink on the River Holiday Hours
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26 - 10 a.m - 10 p.m.Family Day, Friday, November 27 - 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24 - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Christmas Day, Friday, December 25 - 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Holiday Break (Regular hours with no mid-day break) - December 21 – January 3
New Year's Eve, Thursday, December 31 - 10 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
New Year's Day, Friday, January 1 - 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Monday, January 18 - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
President's Day, Monday, February 15 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Community Appreciation Skate Nights
On these three evenings, admission to the Rink and skate rentals are free...
Wednesday, December 9 - 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Wednesday, January 13 - 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Wednesday, February 10 - 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
On November 25, following the Reno Holiday Tree lighting ceremony at 5 p.m., the Rink will officially open for the season. It will be open until 9 p.m. and, with the donation of a new pair of socks, gloves, mittens or a hat, skate rental will be free. Donations are for the Salvation Army.
Skating for the Disabled
Rink on the River has sledges available so people with disabilities can join in the fun. Sledges are sled / skate devices that permit a seated person to maneuver across the ice using short poles.More Information About Rink on the River
Before visiting, call the Rink on the River Hotline at (775) 334-6268 to make sure the Rink is operating normally. Adverse weather or equipment problems may cause temporary closures.To learn about group rates, lessons, and private party rentals, visit the City of Reno Rink on the River website.
