Skating rink in the park "Sokolniki": work schedule, travel, prices and reviews

The choice of ice rinks in the capital is unusually wide. However, many fans of skating with the onset of the season in a hurry to the park "Sokolniki." What attracts visitors, what features and shortcomings of his skating rink, we will discuss with you further.

About ice rink

Ice skating rink in Sokolniki Park, traditionally located on Festival Square, is not the only one in the territory of PK & O. In addition to it, a free "Giant" is open for the guests on the Grand Circle, and "Ice Rink" near the Golden Pond, which also does not charge visitors. However, most people still want to get on the paid "Ice".

Such a desire is not accidental, because only this skating rink in Sokolniki, having an area of 5300 m ² , is all-weather, because Here, a special technology of pouring ice is used, which allows the latter to maintain an excellent state with an air temperature of +15 degrees. In addition, "Ice" is always colorfully decorated: the ice surface is illuminated, light installations and thousands of LED bulbs on the sides, as well as a large media screen with a size of 6x4 m, thematic art objects are installed. For the convenience of spectators temporary wooden stands are erected.

On the ice rink "Ice" in the park "Sokolniki" also regularly held fun contests, parties and discos on skates. Young skaters are taught the basics of skating by the teachers of the sports children's school Smekayka. In addition, every winter season here has its own unique theme. Winter 2016-2017, for example, was held under the sign of rock. The "Ice" site was completely devoted to this musical direction:

• The best rock hits were heard from the speakers (Elvis Presley and the Nirvana bands were also held).
• The ice rink was decorated with special instruction strips teaching rock and roll dance movements.
• 6 gobo projectors created on the ice an atmosphere of the disco era, dispersing fleeing multi-colored spots with an area of up to 12 m ² .
• In the thickness of the ice was installed neon lights.
• Every weekend, the sound of rock rhythms was welcomed by specially invited bands.

Contact Information

Ice rink can be found at: ul. Sokolnichesky Val, 1, p. 1, Festival Square (opposite the pavilion No. 2). The best way to get there is by metro, stopping by station. "Sokolniki" (red branch).

Traditionally, the ice rink in the Sokolniki Park opens on November 28. From now on, it runs daily from 10.00 to 0.00 until the end of the season. The entrance to the ice ground is carried out by the periods:

• 10.00 - 12.00.
• 13.00 - 15.00.
• 16.00 - 18.00.
• 19.00 - 21.00.
• 22.00 - 00.00.

The rental is open from 10.00 to 0.00. The delivery of the sports equipment ends at 23.00.

Prices of output on ice, hire

The cost of access to the ice, hire, as well as a list of categories of citizens eligible for free and reduced visits, varies every season. Let's present the latest information - for 2016-2017.

The price of the entrance pass includes the storage of clothes in the wardrobe or use of one cell for personal belongings. Skates are released without bail in the form of a passport or a sum of money. For everything else, you need to leave a document and cash (500-1000 rubles) as collateral.

Fees for visiting "Ice"

Consider in the table the categories of citizens who have the right to a free or preferential entrance to the ice rink in the Sokolniki Park.

To obtain benefits, you must present the relevant documents.

Reviews of ice rink "Ice"

The table presents reviews of the ice rink in the park "Sokolniki" 2014-2015, as well as for a more recent period - 2016-2017.

Thus, "Ice" from year to year remains a favorite place for active recreation for Muscovites. Reviews of the rink in the park "Sokolniki" warn that it is much more pleasant and convenient to visit this place on weekdays.