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Chico Ice Rink 

 

 The Chico Ice Rink Returns!

The Chico Ice Rink is your go-to spot for winter fun! Located in Downtown Chico, we offer skating for all ages, skate rentals, and a cozy atmosphere to enjoy the season. Whether you’re here with family or friends, come make the most of winter with us on the ice!

Downtown Chico Plaza
132 W 4th St, Chico, CA 95928

Follow the Chico Ice Rink on Facebook and Instagram for updates!

Hours of Operation 

Opening Thursday, November 12! 

Thu | 11/12 | 3–9 PM
Fri | 11/13 | 3–10 PM
Sat | 11/14 | 12–10 PM
Sun | 11/15 | 12–9 PM

Mon | 11/16 | 3–9 PM
Tue | 11/17 | 3–6:30 PM (Hockey League begins! 7–10 PM)
Wed | 11/18 | 3–9 PM
Thu | 11/19 | 3–9 PM
Fri | 11/20 | 3–10 PM
Sat | 11/21 | 12–10 PM
Sun | 11/22 | 12–9 PM 

Mon | 11/23 | 12–9 PM
Tue | 11/24 | 12–6:30 PM (Hockey League 7–10 PM)
Wed | 11/25 | 12–9 PM
Thu | 11/26 | Thanksgiving Day: Closed
Fri | 11/27 | 12–10 PM
Sat | 11/28 | 12–10 PM
Sun | 11/29 | 12–9 PM

Mon | 11/30 | 3–9 PM

December Hours of Operation: COMING SOON! 

Cabanas, Field Trips, Private Rentals, Sponsorships, & More!

Cabana Rentals 

Cabana Rentals

Whether you're planning a company bash, a holiday party, a birthday celebration, or a special event, we've got you covered with our fantastic party cabanas.  Make your seasonal event truly memorable by hosting it at the Chico Ice Rink!

If your party isn’t private and you’d like to host during our business hours, our Cabana Rentals are an ideal option. Cabana rentals are 2 hours and include a private tent space with seating and skates included for 10 skaters.

Links for Cabanas Reservations COMING SOON!

Ice Rink Field Trips 
People ice skating, with some using sled pushers, on an outdoor rink.

Ice Rink Field Trips

We’re excited to welcome you and your students for a fun skating experience in the heart of Downtown Chico! Ice Rink Field Trips combine physical activity and fun while helping students build balance, coordination, confidence, and social skills in a safe, supervised environment.

Field Trip Details: Each school-day session is 2 hours, including approximately 90 minutes of skating and 30 minutes for check-in and skate distribution. Sessions can accommodate approximately 100 skaters, approximately up to three classes. We recommend 1 chaperone for every 10 students.

Private Field Trips: Reserve all three class spaces for a private field trip for $900

Field Trip Offering Dates

  • Mon (11/16/26) – Fri (11/20/26)
    • 9–11 AM
  • Mon (11/30/26) – Fri (12/04/26)
    • 9–11 AM
    • 12–2 PM
  • Mon (12/07/26) – Fri (12/11/26)
    • 9–11 AM
    • 12–2 PM
  • Mon (12/14/26) – Thu (12/18/26)
    • 9–11 AM
    • 12–2 PM
Timeframes
  • Session 1: 9–11 AM
  • Session 2: 12–2 PM
Cost & Ticketing
  • $300 for 30 students and 3 chaperone skaters
  • $10 for each additional skater, regardless of student or chaperone

Registration Links for Field Trips: COMING SOON!

Ice Rink Private Rentals 
An empty outdoor ice skating rink with trees and a gazebo-like structure in a park setting.

Ice Rink Private Rentals

Company gathering? Birthday party? We’ve got you covered! Regardless of the occasion – The Chico Ice Rink is the perfect setting for your winter party. Private party rentals during non-operational hours are available Monday–Friday from either 9–11 AM or 12–2 PM and from 9–11 AM on weekends and holiday weeks.

Timeframes

  • Session 1: 9–11 AM
  • Session 2: 12–2 PM
Cost & Ticketing
  • $400 for 20 skaters
  • $12 per additional skater

LINK for Private Party Rental Inquiries: COMING SOON!

Ice Rink Sponsorship 
Downtown Chico Ice Rink

Ice Rink Sponsorship

For information about sponsoring the Chico Ice Rink email us at info@chicorec.gov or give us a call at 530-895-4711.

The Chico Ice Rink is one of CARD’s most visible seasonal attractions and a centerpiece of downtown Chico’s holiday festivities. Operating seven days a week, weather permitting, from November through January, the rink attracts visitors from throughout Butte County and beyond.

Sponsoring the Chico Ice Rink is a great way to boost your business’s visibility while strengthening connections with current and potential customers. Showcase your commitment to the community, enhance your reputation, and add value to the holiday experience. Join us in making this season magical!

When you sponsor the rink, your business becomes part of that experience.

Contact info@chicorec.gov or (530) 895-4711 to become a partner & join our ice rink family! Fill out this form if interested! or email info@chicorec.gov 

More information about available sponsorships can be found HERE

Partnership Opportunities

Choose the partnership level that best fits your business and goals.

Blizzard Benefactor - $10,000

A high-impact partnership designed for businesses looking for significant visibility and a deeper connection to the Chico Ice Rink experience.

Polar Bear Partner - $5,000

A strong opportunity to put your business prominently in front of rink visitors while supporting this community tradition.

Arctic Ambassador - $2,500

New for 2026–27

A new partnership level offering meaningful visibility and recognition between our $1,000 and $5,000 opportunities.

Penguin Pal Sponsor - $1,000

An accessible way to put your business on the ice while supporting the Chico Ice Rink and the community it serves.

Frosty Friend - $500

A simple, meaningful way to show your support and become part of the Chico Ice Rink family.

 

Engage

Meet customers and community members at the rink through select tabling and activation opportunities.

Celebrate

Bring employees, clients, and families together for a memorable winter experience.

Get Recognized

Put your brand in front of rink visitors through signage, digital communications, social media, newsletters, and promotional materials.

Give Back

Demonstrate that your business believes in creating opportunities for people to connect, play, and build lasting memories.

 

People ice skating at a rink under festive lights with the text "Thank you to our sponsors!"

Title

California Water Service

Artic Ambassadors

Rogue Credit Union 

Slater & Son 

Hotel Diamond 

The Grill

Penguin Pals

Culligan of Chico 

Explore Butte County 

Tri Counties Bank

In-kind

City of Chico

Lamar Advertising

Mix 95.1

The BLAZE 103.5

KIXE PBS

KRCR TV

Relief Services

Downtown Chico Business Association

Shasta Roller Hockey League

Learn more about available sponsorships HERE