WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE ICE RIBBON
Tips to Make the Most of Your Visit
Bundle Up! Dress for the Weather
The Ice Skating Ribbon is an outdoor winter wonderland, so dress for the chill! We recommend:
Heavy coats, hats, scarves, or face coverings, gloves, extra layers and dry clothes and blankets if you’re planning to stay a while.
Fire pits are on during the day to help you warm up, but heat is limited — so come prepared! In the evenings, propane heaters near the rink and in the Idaho Central Credit Union Stage Lounge kick on around 6 PM for added warmth.
Enjoying the heat? Thank you to Valley Wide Cooperative for your donation of propane this year!
Parking
Ample FREE parking abounds in Downtown Caldwell in close proximity to Indian Creek Plaza. For quick and easy parking, check out Caldwell’s free parking map before heading down to the Plaza.
The TVCC parking lot (205 S 6th Ave, Caldwell, ID) is some of the closest parking to the Plaza Skate Shoppe where you will get your skate passes. After you park, cross over the walking bridge and take a right down Arthur Street. Once you get to the Plaza, you will see the Plaza Skate Shoppe immediately to your left.
The Lactalis USA Skate Shoppe
Skate rentals and passes are available at the Plaza Skate Shoppe located at the back of the plaza. Access to the Skate Shoppe is located on the Plaza side of the building. You can also call Skate Shoppe at 208-800-9032 for more information.
Selecting the Right Skate
Click here to learn more about selecting the right skate for you and how to fasten your skates properly. Feel free to ask to switch sizes (at the window in the hallway of the Skate Shoppe) if you rented the wrong size boot.
Helmets
Helmets are FREE to use and are highly encouraged to wear while on the ice. They come in several different sizes for children and adults. You can ask for these at the Plaza Skate Shoppe at any point during your visit.
Skate Trainers
Skate trainers (buckets, walkers, penguin skate aides) are located in the center of the ice rink. You need ice skates on to get to them, but you can hold on to the railing as you find your way to the trainers. Trainers must stay in the rink/circle area of the Ice Ribbon.
Rink Guards
Rink Guards, the skaters in neon vests, are on the ice to make sure you have a safe and enjoyable experience. These employees and volunteers are skilled skaters and can help you learn to skate or give you tips. They also help enforce our glide-lines.
Are you a talented skater willing to volunteer as a skate guard in exchange for free skate time? Contact us today!
Ice Skating Schedule
Check out Indian Creek Plaza’s Ice Calendar for the most up-to-date hours and public skate sessions.
Refund Policy
Exchange only Policy. It does provide refunds in very limited circumstances only, or there is an extraordinary circumstance. If a refund is issued it will not include the convenience fee. All proceeds from ice skating benefit Indian Creek Plaza events and activities. Indian Creek Plaza is managed by Destination Caldwell, a non-profit organization.
