News / Published on Dec 10, 2024

Skate into winter with Community Transit

Enjoy easy transit access to local ice rinks for ice skating fun

An adult and a kid ice skating.

Pictured above: Two people skating at Everett Community Ice Rink at Angel of the Winds Arena.

Looking for a fun way to stay active this winter? Ice skating is a great way to beat the winter blues and get some exercise. Whether you're gliding through a public skating session or gearing up for a hockey league, Community Transit makes it simple to get to local ice rinks near you.

The best part? Many ice rinks are open year-round, so you can keep skating long after winter ends! Click on the name of each ice rink to see nearby bus stops and let Community Transit get you there stress-free.

Everett
Everett Community Ice Rink  
2000 Hewitt Ave (at Angel of the Winds Arena)
Routes: 201, 202, ST 512, Swift Blue Line or Everett Transit's routes 7, 18, and 29
Located in the heart of downtown Everett, this NHL regulation ice rink is open year-round for public skating, hockey, figure skating, ice skating classes, and more. 

Lynnwood
Lynnwood Ice Center
19803 68th Ave W
Routes 114, 166
Lynnwood Ice Center offers a variety of programs such as public skate sessions, youth and adult hockey, and ice skating classes. 

The outside of a red building.

Pictured above: The outside of the Lynnwood Ice Center. 

Mountlake Terrace
Olympic View Arena    
22202 70th Ave W
Routes: 119
Olympic view is a full-time ice sports training facility that does not offer public skate sessions. However, if you’re looking to seriously get involved in figure skating classes or hockey, you might want to give them a call to learn more about their programs.

Bonus winter fun:
Tulalip Ice and Lights
10400 34th Ave NE, Tulalip, WA
Routes: 222
From Nov. 23, 2024 to Jan. 12, 2025 you can go to Tulalip Lights and Ice, a free-to-enter holiday event featuring an ice-skating rink with real ice, and a holiday light display with over 7.8 million lights.

If you’re looking to venture outside of Snohomish County…

Northgate
Kraken Community Ice Plex
10601 5th Ave NE
Now that Community Transit bus service connects you to Link light rail, you can take a bus to light rail and ride to Northgate Station. From here, walk (or catch a bus) over to Kraken Community Ice Plex, which offers public skating, classes, hockey leagues, birthday parties, and more. On select days, you can even watch the Seattle Kraken practice. 

The outside of a building.

Pictured above: The Kraken Community Iceplex in Northgate.

Ready to ride? Plan your next trip and refill your ORCA card before you ride with Community Transit! Happy skating!

 

A woman with long blonde hair wearting a black t-shirt and denim jacket.
Written by Samantha Menzimer, Communications Strategist