Los Angeles kids can skate to Olympic dreams at Iceland Skating Rink

The oldest ice skating rink in the Valley, Iceland boasts a history of old-school Olympic-sized patrons, including Brian Boitano, Christopher Bowman and Sonja Henie. And according to community relations manager Martha Avtandilian, this very skating rink is where legendary Linda Fratianne mastered her triple toe loop and double axle. For those who don’t know, Fratianne was the first woman figure skater to land two triple jumps in a competition.

Avtandilian says Iceland has seen a bit of a spike in attendance since the Olympics, but at this more than 50 year old venue, the winter season is more of a steady indicator that they will be busy. That and this year’s phenomenal Ice Skating lessons special, where 2 classes for 13 weeks will run a mere $162.50, or $6.25 per class! And the deal includes ice skate rentals.

Iceland’s medium-sized ice rink will allow a maximum of 100 people during public skating hours. If it’s your birthday, you get to skate FREE! Lessons are available for children as young as 3 years old to adults. Private lessons are an option, as with hockey lessons of varying levels.

Iceland

14318 Calvert St. Van Nuys, CA. 91401
Public skating hours: Monday Noon – 6 p.m.; Tuesday Noon – 5 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.; Wednesday Noon – 6 p.m.; Thursday Noon – 5:30 p.m.; Friday Noon – 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.; Saturday 2:15 p.m. – 6 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. – 10 p.m.; Sunday 2:15 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Cost: Admission – $7; Skate Rental – $3
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