Winter Village Ice Rink at Orenco Station
Visitors can glide across a fully covered outdoor ice-skating rink in the heart of Jerry Willey Plaza. Skaters can join 60-minute open skate sessions, register for instructional lessons, or attend special sensory-friendly skates featuring lower lighting and softer music. Complimentary helmets are available on site, and beginner skating aids can be rented for extra support.
What to Expect
Covered outdoor ice skating rink open seven days a week.
Event Details
Duration
Each public skate session is 60 minutes.
Ages
Children 13 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Neighborhood
Orenco Station
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation
Food & Drink
Treats are offered during Snow Much Fun on December 19; no other event food or drink is specified.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and beginner skaters
Vibe
Festive and active
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Public skate admission, including skate rental: $19 general admission; $16 for ages 13 and under; free for ages 3 and under. SNAP/EBT pricing with proof of benefits: $10 general admission and $8 for ages 13 and under. Bobby skate aid rental is $5. No discount is given for bringing your own skates.
- Hours: Monday to Friday evenings: 4 pm, 5:30 pm, and 7 pm. Saturday and Sunday: 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm, 2:30 pm, 4 pm, 5:30 pm, and 7 pm. On days with skating lessons, the last public skate time is 4 pm. Snow Much Fun is 10 am to 3 pm on December 19. Sensory-Friendly Skate sessions are at 7 pm on December 1, December 8, and January 5.
- Parking: TriMet is encouraged; the event is on the MAX blue and red lines at the Orenco Station stop. Street parking is limited. Parking is available at the Rowlock or Vector garages; the first 2 hours are free if a ticket is displayed in the car window.
- Accessibility: The event plaza is accessible for mobility devices with level, paved surfaces, curb ramps, and three accessible public restrooms.
Tips & Advice
- Arrive about 15 minutes before your session, because tickets are sold in person on the day only and each session holds about 45 skaters.
- Fill out the participation waiver online before you go, since a parent or guardian must complete one for every youth skater.
- Take the MAX blue or red line to Orenco Station, because street parking is limited. If you drive, the nearby garages are free for two hours with a displayed ticket.
- On lesson nights in December and January, public skating ends after the late-afternoon session, so plan an earlier skate on those Wednesdays and Thursdays.
- Bring proof of SNAP/EBT benefits if you have them, since showing it when you buy tickets gets you the reduced ticket pricing.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: the rink is open seven days a week.
- Snow Much Fun on Saturday, December 19 brings snow flurries on the plaza every hour, Santa, baby reindeer goats, holiday music and a youth pop-up market with more than 30 vendors. Regular skate times apply.
- Sensory-Friendly Skate at the last evening session on Tuesdays, December 1 and 8, and January 5, with reduced capacity, lower lighting and softer music.
- SNAP/EBT ticket pricing is available when you show proof of benefits at purchase.
- Skating lessons with Winter Hawks ICE Centers on select Wednesday and Thursday evenings, with separate registration on ActiveNet.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy skate tickets in advance?
No. Tickets are sold in person on the day only, up to 15 minutes before each session. Sessions are first come, first served and hold about 45 skaters.
Do children need an adult on the ice?
Yes, children 13 and under must skate with a paying adult. A parent or legal guardian must also complete a participation waiver for each youth skater, and you can fill it out online.
Are skates and helmets provided?
Skate rental is included with admission, and helmets are available free. You can also bring your own skates or helmet, but your own skates don't lower the ticket price. Bobby the Seal skating aids can be rented for an extra fee.
Are skating lessons offered?
Yes, the Winter Hawks ICE Centers teach lessons on select Wednesday and Thursday evenings for ages 3-5 and 6-adult. Each one-hour lesson is 30 minutes of instruction and 30 minutes of free skating. Register on ActiveNet.
What if it rains?
The rink is outdoors but fully covered.
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