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By ANGELINA MARTIN
FIELDS OF ICE 716 N. Daubenberger Rd., Turlock
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ce skating is synonymous with the holiday season and is a winter activity almost everyone can enjoy, no matter their skill level. Luckily for 209 residents, there are plenty of places throughout the area code where they can lace up and hit the ice this year.
When winter hits, RAM Farms in Turlock transforms from a festive fall pumpkin patch into Fields of Ice, where visitors of all ages can take to the rink under a large, shaded canopy. Event space next to the rink makes this location perfect for large groups celebrating office holiday parties or winter birthdays, and after skating visitors can pick out a Christmas tree. Fields of Ice in Turlock will be open to the public starting Nov. 19. Tickets can be purchased at www.turlockfieldsofice.com<http://www. turlockfieldsofice.com> with sessions held daily from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
LONG BARN LODGE ICE SKATING RINK
CURRY VILLAGE ICE SKATING RINK
25957 Long Barn Rd., Long Barn
Southside Drive, Yosemite Valley
The Long Barn Lodge & Event Center is a beautiful getaway in the heart of the Stanislaus National Forest, offering wedding rentals through the warmer months and ice skating in the winter. The ice skating rink at Long Barn Lodge looks like it came straight out of a Hallmark movie, complete with Christmas lights and, usually, snow on the roof. The rink is just 66 miles from Modesto or 79 miles away from Stockton, making this getaway perfect for a day trip with the family. The ice skating rink at Long Barn Lodge will be open from Nov. 13, to Feb. 27, 2022. Public skating is available from 10 a.n. To 9 p.m. Monday through Sunday. For more information, call 209-586-3533.
It doesn’t get more picturesque than the Curry Village Ice Skating Rink, nestled in the middle of Yosemite National Park with views of Half Dome. The scenic surroundings make any slips while skating worth it, and when you’re done dancing around the ice you can stop in for a slice of pizza in Curry Village or relax by a warm fire pit. Skaters have taken to the ice in Curry Village since 1928, and after COVID closures last year, the rink will once again open to the public on Nov. 12. Visitors can purchase ice skating tickets at the Curry Village Tour & Activity Desk adjacent to the Registration Office. For more information, call 209-372-8333.
OAK PARK ICE RINK 3545 Alvarado Ave., Stockton Open since 1970, Oak Park Ice Rink in Stockton has provided family fun on skates for decades. Countless 209 residents have learned to ice skate on this very rink, and it also serves as the practice arena for the city’s professional hockey team, the Stockton Heat. This rink is open year round but is closed in July for ice maintenance, meaning you can enjoy the ice during every season. The Oak Park Ice Rink is open from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, 2:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.
OLD TOWN ATWATER RAZZARI ICE SKATING RINK Fourth St. and Cedar Ave., Atwater Brand new to the streets of Atwater is the Razzari Ice Skating Rink, an investment into the community by the residents themselves and facilitated by the downtown organization Old Town Atwater. The town’s first-ever ice rink is completely community-funded, and that monetary help allowed Old Town Atwater to provide thousands of local students the opportunity to skate for free. The brand new ice rink opened to the public Nov. 1 and will remain open through Jan. 16, 2022. The hours of operation are 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information, visit Old Town Atwater on Facebook. 209MAGAZINE.COM
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