Dobson Arena

321 E Lionshead Circle, Vail, Colorado | 970-479-2271

Status: Open | Hours vary; visit the Dobson Ice Arena schedule for public skating hours

Dobson Arena users can park in the Lionshead Parking Structure; fees may apply. View real-time parking status info. The Dobson Arena is also accessible via the in-town and West Vail loops of the free Town of Vail bus system. View a bus schedule.

At 35,000 square feet, Dobson Ice Arena is one of the largest multi-purpose ice facilities on Colorado's Western Slope. It's open year-round for hockey, figure skating and broomball. It hosts ice events such as the Vail Invitational Skating Championships and the Bob Johnson Hockey Camp, yet the Lipizanner Stallions have also performed here, and the arena has been home to many other non-ice events, including concerts.

In late October, the Ski and Snowboard Club Vail conducts its annual equipment swap here, a longstanding Vail Valley tradition. Dobson Ice Arena offers a variety of public skate times, classes, leagues, and competitions. It is also home to Vail Junior Hockey Club and Skating Club of Vail.

Dobson Ice Arena Highlights:

World-class ice rink
Highly skilled and capable staff including three Certified Ice Technicians, a certification recognized by the NHL
Variety of youth skating programs including Learn to Skate, Youth Hockey, Girls Hockey, Theater on Ice and more
Semi-pro hockey team Vail Yeti taking on opponents during lively and entertaining games throughout winter
Youth summer camps including the popular Bob Johnson Hockey School
Mile High Mite hockey program, providing instruction and equipment to "never-ever" youth players
Multi-purpose facility with the capability to hold large events including concerts, conferences and fundraisers

A hockey game in progress with players on the ice and spectators in the stands.

Website Accessibility Policy

Vail Recreation District is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Vail Recreation District has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Call us at 970-479-2279

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Officer

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Compliance Procedures and Reports

In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards, Vail Recreation District regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.

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Dobson Arena

Dobson Ice Arena Highlights:

Public Skating & Hockey

Learn to Skate

Youth Hockey

Youth Summer Hockey Camps

Adult Leagues

Contact Dobson Ice Arena

Facility Schedule

Free Vail Bus Information

Groups & Private Events