Big Bear Ice Arena

Lowry Neighborhood Twin Ice Arena

Big Bear Ice Arena is an indoor twin-rink facility on East Lowry Boulevard in Denver's Lowry neighborhood. The arena runs Learn to Skate, youth and adult Learn to Play hockey, figure skating, stick and puck, and broomball with operating hours from 6 AM to 11 PM daily.

Programs for Kids

Programs cover all ages from first-time skaters to competitive players. Programs include:
- Learn to Skate group lessons (30-minute Sunday sessions for all ages)
- Youth Learn to Play Hockey progression
- Avalanche Learn to Play partnership for ages 5-9
- Stick & Puck drop-in time
- Figure Skating and Freestyle sessions
- Hockey clinics and skill camps
- Public skating sessions
- Broomball leagues
- Birthday parties and group rentals

What's Included

• Two indoor ice sheets
• Equipment rentals on site
• Locker rooms and warm spectator viewing
• Coaching staff with playing experience
• Year-round programming with extended daily hours (6 AM - 11 PM)
• Pro shop and skate-rental

Experience

Sunday Learn to Skate format keeps instruction tight at 30 minutes per session - good for first-timers building confidence without overwhelming them. Older skaters progress into Learn to Play, figure-skating freestyle, or pick up Stick & Puck for between-lesson practice. The Lowry location draws families from Denver, Aurora, and the eastern suburbs.