Holiday Indoor Ice Skating Fun Inside Valley Mall in Union Gap

Did you know that the Winter Wonderland ice skating rink moved inside this holiday season? This marks another fun year that the Valley Mall brings the magic of ice skating to Union Gap.

A life-sized Darth Vader "guards" the doorway at the indoor skating rink at Valley Mall in Union Gap. Photo Credit: Reesha Cosby/Townsquare Media

Yakima Gains Another Ice Skating Rink (At Least for the Winter)

Yakima has two skating rinks: Skateland for roller skating and Yakima Ice Rink for indoor ice skating. Valley Mall has entered the chat, with their "glice" skating rink in Union Gap. Find it inside the mall; it's in the space where Forever 21 (and Spirit Halloween) used to be.

What is "glice? It's a safer, new-tech version of skating on actual ice.

"Glice is an innovative and sustainable alternative to traditional ice, providing an authentic skating experience without the need for water or energy-consuming refrigeration systems." - Valley Mall

If you don't know how to ice skate, you're in luck because the rink has "walkers" (skate aids) that kids (and adults) can rent as they learn how to get comfortable skating on blades.

Skate rental shoes come in sizes 8/Toddlers up to Size 15 for adults. Photo Credit Reesha Cosby Townsquare Media

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Valley Mall Indoor Skate Rink Hours of Operation

The rink is open daily from 12 p.m. to 8 at night.***

Skating shoe sizes range from a size 8 in Toddlers all the way up to size 15 for adults. Socks are not provided and you cannot rent skates without wearing socks. You can bring your own ice skates if you're feeling fancy! If you want to rent out the rink for groups and parties, you can contact the Valley Mall. Skate passes are $5 for kids under 12 and $8 for persons age 13 and up.

Skateland Indoor Skate Rink Hours of Operation

Roller skate fans go to Skateland right across the road from the Valley Mall. FYI: Skateland (2506 Old Town Rd, Union Gap) is hosting a Christmas Eve Skate Party from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $6 for kids and adults.

Yakima Ice Rink Hours of Operation

Those in the know already love going to the Yakima Ice Rink near Terrace Heights. Yakima Ice Rink's public skate is open each week on Friday nights from 7 to 9 p.m. They're also open twice on Saturdays. Session #1I is from 5 to 7 p.m. and Session #2 is from 8 to 10 p.m.

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***The mall's indoor skate rink does not accept cash. You can pay with a debit or credit card.

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Source: Happening: Yakima Now Has 3 Skating Rinks for the Winter