Downtown San Jose: Silicon Valley's City Center

Downtown Ice

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Thanks for a great season at Downtown Ice!

In addition to a successful season we supported some great causes

The KidSkate program gave 1,000 kids the opporunity to enjoy Downtown Ice
The Bill Wilson Skate for Youth event raised $886 for youth and their families in the community.

Thank you for giving this holiday season.

Downtown Ice is located in a spectacular setting -- the Circle of Palms between the Fairmont Hotel and San Jose Museum of Art. The South Bay’s largest seasonal outdoor skating rink, produced by the San Jose Downtown Association, is directly across Market Street from Plaza de Cesar Chavez.

Our goal is to take care of all customers and make this ice rink the best skating experience anywhere.

If you've never been to the ice rink, check out a step-by-step guide to ensure a cool Downtown Ice experience.

Downtown for the Holidays

Downtown Ice is located in the core of the South Bay's leading seasonal attractions and family friendly activities. Park once and make a day of it in downtown San Jose: dine, dance, laugh, and witness the spirit around you. Plan your trip now- sjdowntown.com/holidays.html

Parking IS affordable and easy. Find $3 flat-rate parking after 6 p.m., seven nights a week in city-owned lots and garages, visit sjdowntownparking.com for more information.

Best and nearest skating indoors: Try Sharks Ice in San Jose at 1500 South Tenth St. or call 279-6000.

Address:
120 S. Market St.
San Jose, CA 95113

Phone: (408) 291-0525 or (408) 279-1775

Hours:
(Subject to severe weather conditions)

Jan. 4 - 18
Sunday: noon - 10 p.m.
Monday-Thursday: 5 p.m.- 10 p.m.

Note: On Thursday, Jan. 7, due to a private party, the rink will open at 6:30 p.m.

Friday: 5 p.m. - midnight
Saturday: noon - midnight

Jan. 18, MLK Holiday: noon-9 p.m.

Admission

Children 12-younger: $13
13-older: $15

Admission includes ice time and rental skates
(skate sizes range from toddler 8 to men's 13)

Skate all you want (no in-and-out privileges)
First-come, first-serve

Skate waivers:
All skaters need to sign a waiver, regardless of age. Skaters 17 years and under need parental consent DOWNLOAD WAIVERS

The KidSkate program goal is to have 2010 youth skate on Downtown Ice in the 2009-2010 season. This year all youth groups are eligible for enrollment in the program. Sponsorship levels have been adjusted to give everyone a chance to give the gift of Downtown Ice to children this holiday season. Download the KidSkate document for more info or click here.

Non-Profit Discounts, Private Parties and Specials

Sponsorship Opportunities:
Contact Event Corporate Relations Manager Kristen Joy Collins at (408) 279-1775, ext. 322, for sponsorship, advertising and promotional opportunities, private parties, non-profit discounts, and information about corporate and KidSkate programs.

Downtown Ice Gift Certificates:
Give the gift of Downtown Ice this season. Gift Certificates are available for purchase at the rink during operational hours (408) 291-0525 or at the San Jose Downtown Association office (408) 279-1775.

Non-Profit Discounts:
Non-profit (501c3) discounts are available by pre-sale only at the San Jose Downtown Association office and are not sold at the rink. Download the Non-profit Request Form

Private Parties:
Holiday Skate Party (as available) contact Kristen Collins at (408) 279-1775 ext. 322. Private use of the rink for up to 200 guests, admission and skate rental is included. More Holiday Skate Party information

Group Sales:
A discounted rate is offered to groups between 20-100 skaters. Contact the rink Operations Manager, sjdowntownice@aol.com, or call 279-1775, ext. 312 for more information.

Corporate Unlimited Skating Pass Package:
Price As Quoted. A personalized employee/client appreciation program that includes promotional benefits: dasher board, company logo and link on the SJDA event web page. Skate passes are valid the entire season with no limit on the number of times someone can skate.

Specials and Discounts:

$2 off one admission with valid VTA, Light rail or Bus pass (offer may not be used with any other discounts). Ride to the Paseo de San Antonio Station.
$2 off with Discover Downtown Card (limit two people)
Look for 2-for-1 ads in the El Observador and Silicon Valley Community Newspapers. One child skates free with one adult paid admission: (limit two kids and two adults per ad).
The Tech = $3 off with a Tech Museum ticket stub – Valid: Nov. 30 – Dec. 3; Dec. 7 – 10 and 14 - 17; Jan. 4 – 6 and 11-14
San Jose Sharks = $10 admission when you show your ticket stub or season pass - Valid: Nov. 30 – Dec. 3; Dec. 7 – 10 and 14 - 17; Jan. 4 – 6 and 11-14 (limit 4 people per stub/pass)

Downtown Ice Café, presented by Café 1850, proudly brewing Peets Coffee

Enjoy a nice cup of warm coffee, refreshing drinks or something to eat. Downtown Ice Café features a variety of warm and cold drinks as well as tasty food items. Open Thursday-Sunday and every day Dec. 17-Jan 4 Check out their menu

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Directions

From the East Bay
Take I-880 South
Exit Coleman Avenue
Left onto Coleman Avenue. Coleman Avenue becomes Market Street.
Stay on Market, making a U-turn toward the left at San Carlos Street
Rink will be on your right in between the San Jose Museum of Art and the Fairmont Hotel at the Circle of Palms

From Santa Cruz, Los Gatos, Campbell
Take Highway 17 North
Exit 280 South
Exit 87 toward downtown and follow directions as listed above

From Milpitas, Pleasanton
Take I-680 South
I-680 becomes I-280 North
Exit 87 toward downtown and follow directions as listed above

From Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Redwood City, San Francisco
Take Highway 101 South
Exit Guadalupe Parkway (Highway 87)
Take San Carlos exit and turn left onto Park
Turn right on Market Street
Stay on Market, making a U-turn at San Carlos St.
Rink will be on your right in between the San Jose Museum of Art and the Fairmont Hotel at the Circle of Palms

From Morgan Hill, Gilroy
Take 101 North
Exit 280 North towards downtown San Jose
Exit Guadalupe Parkway (Highway 87)
Take Santa Clara Street exit. Turn right onto Santa Clara.
Turn right on Market Street.
Stay on Market, making a U-turn towards the left at San Carlos St.
Rink will be on your right in between the San Jose Museum of Art and the Fairmont Hotel at the Circle of Palms

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Parking and Public Transportation

The Fairmont Plaza Garage provides the closest and most convenient parking to Downtown Ice. Enter the Fairmont Plaza Garage just off West San Fernando Street between Market and First streets, next to the San Jose Museum of Art. Take the elevator up from the parking garage to the lobby level, and exit into the Circle of Palms Plaza and Downtown Ice. The Fairmont Plaza Garage is managed by Network Parking. If you have more questions, call (408) 283-5068 or visit networkparking.com.

With more than 24,000 parking spaces in public and private parking facilities, it’s easy to find convenient and friendly parking. Several public lots and garages offer free parking from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. on weekends, and parking starting at $3 after 6 p.m. Do business with a merchant that has a "Pv" sign in front, and receive up to two hours of free parking with validation.

City lots and garages near the rink:

Pavilion Garage
San Fernando and Second Street Lot
Cntral Place Garage and Lot
Second and San Carlos Street Garage
Market and San Pedro Square Lot
Market and San Carlos Lot

Check http://www.sjdowntownparking.com for more.'

Parked far from the rink? Call Eco City Cycles at 408 771-7723 and they'll take you to the rink at a negotiated cost. Each driver can accommodate 1, 2 or 3 people. It's both an eco-friendly and economic way to get to Downtown Ice from within the downtown area.

VTA to Downtown Ice
$2 off one admission with valid VTA, Light rail or Bus pass (offer may not be used with any other discounts). Ride to the Paseo de San Antonio Station.

Ride VTA bus lines:

22, 23
63, 64, 65, 66, 68
72, 73
81, 82, 85
180, 304, 305, 522
Hwy 17
DASH

www.vta.org

Rink information:

See our step-by-step guide guide from the line to the ice
Food or drink are not allowed on the rink
Tables outside the rink are available on a first-come, first-served basis
Only paid admission (and guardians, if necessary) are allowed past the entrance
Strollers and wagons are not allowed past the entrance
Restrooms are located on the plaza
No lockers or secure storage on site. Please do not bring valuables to the rink
Off-season skating - Try Sharks Ice at San Jose at 1500 South Tenth St. or call 279-6000.

Special thanks to all rink sponsors