Ice skating in Bend Oregon is fun for the whole family and a favorite winter activity of locals and visitors alike.
There are several places to ice skate in and near Bend where you can enjoy the frosty air, smooth ice, and winter vibes.
Each ice rink Bend Oregon has to offer is unique and presents its own charms (but also potential drawbacks).
In this article, we’ll cover all of the Bend ice skating options and help you choose which is best for you.
We’ll include our local tips for each ice rink, including other fun things to do nearby.
So, grab your hat and gloves, and let’s explore ice skating Bend Oregon!
Ice Skating Bend Oregon: Overview
When winter arrives, central Oregonians don’t get scared of the cold. They embrace it! Ice skating in Bend Oregon is just one of the many fun activities to do during winter in Bend.
There are three ice rinks in or near Bend which are described at a high level in the table below and in more detail later.
| Ice Rink | Distance From Downtown Bend | Overview |
| The Pavilion Ice Rink | 1 mile (<5 minutes) | Covered rink in Bend with affordable prices, lessons, rentals, and variety of session types. Outdoor fire pits and a cafe are nice additions. |
| Seventh Mountain Resort Ice Rink | 8.5 miles (15 minutes) | Uncovered rink just outside of town with rentals and a rink-side restaurant, bar, and fire pits. |
| Sunriver Village Ice Rink | 17 miles (25 minutes) | Covered rink in Sunriver with rentals. |
Map of Bend Ice Skating Rinks
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The Pavilion Ice Rink Bend Oregon
Distance from Bend: In town
Open skate hours: See schedule
Season: Late October – early April
Skate rentals: Yes
Skating lessons: Yes
Located close to downtown Bend, The Pavilion features a spacious and covered ice-skating rink suitable for all ages and skill levels.
The Pavilion has a variety of skating sessions including open skate, family skate, and with a child skate.
The hours for these different session types can be seen on their schedule.
The Pavilion is managed by the Bend Park and Recreation District and offers affordable pricing and skating lessons. They even have curling lessons!
Local tip: Take advantage of the fire pits outside of the rink to help you stay warm while you watch people skate.
The Pavilion can get crowded on the weekends. Weekdays are typically less crowded.
Thay also have a cafe, but the menu changes based on the day and time of day.
Check their delays and cancelations page before you go.
Seventh Mountain Resort Ice Rink Bend Oregon
Distance from Bend: 8.5 miles (typically 15-minute drive)
Open skate hours: See schedule
Skate rentals: Yes
Skating lessons: No
Seventh Mountain Resort is one of the most popular resorts near Bend and has an amazing outdoor ice-skating rink!
As an uncovered ice rink, it is open to the elements. It can be extra magical to skate when it’s snowing, or the stars are out.
That said, Seventh Mountain ice skating might close, or alter opening hours based on the weather. It’s probably worth it to call ahead of time if it’s snowing really hard.
Local tip: We recommend going at night, especially during the holidays when they have the lights set up.
Also, the Seventh Mountain ice rink seems to be well maintained and is cleaned regularly.
They also have a solid restaurant and bar with fire pits right next to the ice rink, which is great if some people in your group don’t want to skate.
Local tip: This is one of the best places to stay in Bend for a ski trip to Mt. Bachelor.
Seventh Mountain Resort is the closest accommodation to the ski slopes and has other awesome amenities like a heated outdoor pool in addition to the ice rink.
Sunriver Village Ice Rink
Distance from Bend: 17 miles (typically 25-minute drive)
Open skate hours: See schedule
Skate rentals: Yes
Skating lessons: No
The Sunriver Village Ice Rink is about 25 minutes from Bend and is a covered ice-skating rink. This is the only Sunriver ice skating rink.
Sunriver is a touristy area that can be fun to walk around. There are several cafes, shops, and restaurants.
The Sunriver Village ice skating rink is the most expensive of the three options listed in this article. That’s because Sunriver is a vacation town with tourist prices.
Local tip: When in Sunriver, consider checking out the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory. During the day they have great nature exhibits.
At night they the telescopes come out. In fact, it’s the largest accessible observatory in the nation.
Conclusion
Thats a wrap of ice-skating Bend Oregon! Hopefully you feel ready to go find your new favorite Bend ice rink.
Keep in mind: The Pavilion is generally the cheapest while the Sunriver Village ice rink is the most expensive of the three.
Our recommendation: It’s hard to beat the magic of the Seventh Mountain resort ice skating rink, especially with their festive holiday lights and rink-side restaurant.
If you are visiting central Oregon, welcome! We have lots of other articles about central Oregon and enjoying the winter in Bend,
There are so many great winter activities including snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, and snowmobiling.
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