Glacier Ice Skating Rink
Glacier Ice Skating Rink
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10:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
10:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
10:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
10:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
10:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Neighbourhood: Sham Shui Po District
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- Kowloon Tong • 2 min walk
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Jul 2024 • Family
The venue was amazing to skate for beginners. However, one of the staff I spoke with he had very bad attitude which lower my experience in here. Another alternative ice skating place to visit in Hong Kong is going to LOHAS ring.
Written 8 July 2024
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hamgatan
Perth, Australia9 contributions
Nov 2013 • Couples
I was always tempted to skate at this rink given the great location in the centre of Yau Yat Sing and views of the Mountains through the open Window. It had always been on my to do list since seeing it in a variety of different HK. That's why this time I went back I made sure to bring my skates back with me to try it out.
The location is great. This is undeniable. The view equally fantastic. The rink itself.. not so.
The organisation and layout is well organised and good. You pay (a very cheap fee I may add..) to get in and you can stay pretty much till closing time. You hook a left and there's a nice little area for grabbing your skates and putting them on as well as getting a locker. It's a nice clean and well designed layout.
This is where the pleasant experience ends.
The first problem is the second you step onto the ice, there are flaws in it. Experienced skaters will know immediately the problems. If you are a novice you won't notice it. The ice at the barriers is not inclined up, it dips down at the edge. There are many random bumps on the ice. Clear signs of ice mismanagement.
Now I have skated for over 20 years. I managed a much larger (and busier) Ice Rink and have reasonable experience with ice maintenance. These problems are associated with ice being incorrectly cut (you aren't shaving enough off with each cut on the Zamboni), and you aren't laying enough water from your tank between cuts to fill the gaps and dips at the edges.
This is a heavily figure skater influenced and controlled rink. You can tell just from looking at all the staff wearing figure skates, and the pro shop not having a single piece of Hockey equipment in it (Not even 1 pair of skates). I get the feeling there is a general distrust of Hockey guys in particular as I was being watched constantly.You can tell immediately that this is a heavily figure skater dominated rink, and not one designed for social fun. It feels cold and almost surgical.
This leads me onto the second problem.. unwritten rules. Whilst the staff are polite and courteous, I felt that I was constantly being supervised. I've been skating since before some of the staff here were even born. I used to play Hockey socially. So I find it semi absurd to be told on 5 separate occasions
1) Don't leave your Skate Guards on the Barrier (Yes I would like to blunt my blades on your floor instead).
2) Don't skate across the rink (follow the flow of traffic)
3) Don't hold hands with my wife (I was skating backwards, holding her hands to guide her)
4) Don't speed (I was going at half my sprint pace)
5) Don't do fast outer edge turns (Seriously?? Would you rather I skate into children?)
I was also met with forbidding stares every time I did a Hockey stop or even did backward crossovers. It's not necessary to chastise someone persistently who can obviously skate quite well. It kills the fun of actually being there and having a good time.
Also as a note to Glacier, if you book school groups in for lessons, you should reserve a section of the ice for them so as to prevent obstacles. Luckily I was leaving at this point as I was not prepared to sit and be watched like a hawk any longer.
The place looks great, but reality is deceptive. The ice isn't well maintained and the environment is rather unwelcoming. If you want to have a fun time, stay on the MTR, head further down to Kowloon Bay and go to Megabox instead because you'll be disappointed here. I certainly have crossed it off the list as a big disappointment.
The location is great. This is undeniable. The view equally fantastic. The rink itself.. not so.
The organisation and layout is well organised and good. You pay (a very cheap fee I may add..) to get in and you can stay pretty much till closing time. You hook a left and there's a nice little area for grabbing your skates and putting them on as well as getting a locker. It's a nice clean and well designed layout.
This is where the pleasant experience ends.
The first problem is the second you step onto the ice, there are flaws in it. Experienced skaters will know immediately the problems. If you are a novice you won't notice it. The ice at the barriers is not inclined up, it dips down at the edge. There are many random bumps on the ice. Clear signs of ice mismanagement.
Now I have skated for over 20 years. I managed a much larger (and busier) Ice Rink and have reasonable experience with ice maintenance. These problems are associated with ice being incorrectly cut (you aren't shaving enough off with each cut on the Zamboni), and you aren't laying enough water from your tank between cuts to fill the gaps and dips at the edges.
This is a heavily figure skater influenced and controlled rink. You can tell just from looking at all the staff wearing figure skates, and the pro shop not having a single piece of Hockey equipment in it (Not even 1 pair of skates). I get the feeling there is a general distrust of Hockey guys in particular as I was being watched constantly.You can tell immediately that this is a heavily figure skater dominated rink, and not one designed for social fun. It feels cold and almost surgical.
This leads me onto the second problem.. unwritten rules. Whilst the staff are polite and courteous, I felt that I was constantly being supervised. I've been skating since before some of the staff here were even born. I used to play Hockey socially. So I find it semi absurd to be told on 5 separate occasions
1) Don't leave your Skate Guards on the Barrier (Yes I would like to blunt my blades on your floor instead).
2) Don't skate across the rink (follow the flow of traffic)
3) Don't hold hands with my wife (I was skating backwards, holding her hands to guide her)
4) Don't speed (I was going at half my sprint pace)
5) Don't do fast outer edge turns (Seriously?? Would you rather I skate into children?)
I was also met with forbidding stares every time I did a Hockey stop or even did backward crossovers. It's not necessary to chastise someone persistently who can obviously skate quite well. It kills the fun of actually being there and having a good time.
Also as a note to Glacier, if you book school groups in for lessons, you should reserve a section of the ice for them so as to prevent obstacles. Luckily I was leaving at this point as I was not prepared to sit and be watched like a hawk any longer.
The place looks great, but reality is deceptive. The ice isn't well maintained and the environment is rather unwelcoming. If you want to have a fun time, stay on the MTR, head further down to Kowloon Bay and go to Megabox instead because you'll be disappointed here. I certainly have crossed it off the list as a big disappointment.
Written 8 January 2014
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Brad
Hong Kong, China181,237 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
Families searching for child-friendly things to do will find Glacier Ice Rink at Festival Walk in Kowloon Tong. This is a small leisure rink that can be a good way to spend time on hot and bad weather days during trips to Hong Kong.
Rink open hours are 10.30am to 9pm during the week and 1-10pm on weekends. Skating price is HK$60 per person during the week and HK$75-85 per person on weekends depending on session time. Locker storage is available (HK$7).
Note that skating sessions are very crowded on weekends and public holidays as many locals hit the ice at on those days. Ice resurfacing is scheduled for 12.30, 3 and 5.30pm on weekdays and 12.30, 3, 5.30 and 8pm. During off sessions you can catch youth ice-skating performances and weekend ice-hockey games. These can be fun to watch for a few minutes as well.
Rink open hours are 10.30am to 9pm during the week and 1-10pm on weekends. Skating price is HK$60 per person during the week and HK$75-85 per person on weekends depending on session time. Locker storage is available (HK$7).
Note that skating sessions are very crowded on weekends and public holidays as many locals hit the ice at on those days. Ice resurfacing is scheduled for 12.30, 3 and 5.30pm on weekdays and 12.30, 3, 5.30 and 8pm. During off sessions you can catch youth ice-skating performances and weekend ice-hockey games. These can be fun to watch for a few minutes as well.
Written 19 November 2018
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Dean W
Denver, CO187 contributions
Jul 2017 • Solo
As a low level adult competitive skater, I hauled my skates all the way to Hong Kong, thinking it would be fun to skate there. BEWARE--Hong Kong ice rinks are all located in malls and are very small compared to Western rinks. The Glacier rink at Festival Walk is touted as being the largest in Hong Kong--this is a joke! Hong Kong rinks are NOT for competitive skaters. I visited three rinks in Hong Kong, all were in malls and all were very small. In all 3 instances, half of the rinks were cordoned off for lessons and skating camps, and the remaining ice was packed with kids. I didn't even once bother to put on my skates while in Hong Kong. I was actually shocked and disappointed in the facilities there. I know there are competitive skaters and synchronized skating groups in Hong Kong; I'm not sure how anyone who skates competitively there could actually prepare for a competition in one of these rinks. If you are a "true" skater, don't waste your time here. But it will make you appreciate what you have elsewhere.
Written 15 July 2017
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HKeater
Singapore, Singapore33,066 contributions
Sept 2017 • Family
Something that is nice to have as an alternative for kids to do.
Expensive and crowded, but that helps to keep it viable.
Have your kids wear gloves, there are many many bad skaters on the ice. Finger protection is advisable.
Expensive and crowded, but that helps to keep it viable.
Have your kids wear gloves, there are many many bad skaters on the ice. Finger protection is advisable.
Written 10 October 2017
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YuliaGR
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia230 contributions
May 2017 • Family
We didn't have much of a choice but to skate there. My daughter is a young figure skater, and we came for a competition, it was held at this rink, so that's where we skated. It was one of the worst ice rinks in my experience! The ice looks dirty and uneven. They don't try very hard to even it out. The center part is closed off by cones and the rest of the rink is pretty crowded even on a weekday morning! The thing I disliked the most was that a parent cannot just enter the changing space with their child. Every time you come in (to help them change, to re-tie the skates, to bring some water, etc.), you have to pay! I found that outrageous... I didn't have a chance to try other skating rinks in Hong Kong, but this one is not the best choice, I'm sure. The good things: friendly and helpful personnel, the view and I like how you can watch the rink from the surrounding cafes above it.
Written 4 May 2017
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Carapipi
Greater London, UK160 contributions
Mar 2017 • Family
I have not come across many malls with large skating rinks in South East Asia especially one that is so well planned and laid out. The rink provides a good focal point and attraction, next to the cinema and eateries including a McDonald's. The floors around and above it offer good vantage points and views of the skaters who tend to be kids. They are well looked after by attendants or marshals.
Written 4 March 2017
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Brad
Hong Kong, China181,237 contributions
May 2011
Ice skating is a popular activity for the local children in Hong Kong. It can also be fun for visitors when its too hot or rainy to spend time outside and especially if you are bringing young ones to HK with you. At the Festival Walk shopping mall in Kowloon Tong, there is a nice skating rink called Glacier Skating Rink (access - Kowloon Tong MTR).
The cost for skating is HK$60 entry, HK$5 for parent entry, HK$7 locker storage. In addition to fun ice-skating, there are many decent restaurants and some very good shopping that you can do at Festival Walk, one of Hong Kong better shopping malls.
We recommend Festival Walk for shoppers and offer a recommendation for some ice-skating fun at the Glacier rink for the young ones if you are in Hong Kong during our very hot and rainy summers. If you need an indoor activity for the day, this can be a good option.
The cost for skating is HK$60 entry, HK$5 for parent entry, HK$7 locker storage. In addition to fun ice-skating, there are many decent restaurants and some very good shopping that you can do at Festival Walk, one of Hong Kong better shopping malls.
We recommend Festival Walk for shoppers and offer a recommendation for some ice-skating fun at the Glacier rink for the young ones if you are in Hong Kong during our very hot and rainy summers. If you need an indoor activity for the day, this can be a good option.
Written 22 July 2011
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where do you get the skates shoes for the rink
Written 5 October 2016
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