Cowles Mountain across Lake Murray in neighboring San Diego, near La Mesa; photographed March 15, 2009.

Holiday season

Ice skating in La Mesa

2 rinks for public skating, including seasonal holiday rinks.

Good to know: Public-skate sessions sell out on holiday weekends; check times and book ahead where the rink offers it.

Kroc Center Ice Arena

year-round rink

Public skate sessions year-round

Salvation Army Kroc Center, 6845 University Ave, San Diego

Year-round

The Viejas Outlets Ice Skating Rink

seasonal outdoor rink

Nov. 7, 2026–Jan. 10, 2027, daily 3–10 p.m.

Viejas Outlet Center, 5003 Willows Rd, Alpine

Seasonal

Each listing was checked on an official or first-party page in November 2026. Dates and hours change; confirm before you go.

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Questions

Where can I go ice skating in La Mesa?

Kroc Center Ice Arena (year-round rink), The Viejas Outlets Ice Skating Rink (seasonal outdoor rink).

Do I need my own skates?

Most rinks rent skates; public-skate times, prices and holiday hours are on each rink’s page.

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