Bowl. Skate. Celebrate.

Skate & Bowl

San Francisco’s Destination for Year-Round Fun

Located in the heart of downtown overlooking beautiful Yerba Buena Gardens, Yerba Buena Ice Skating & Bowling Center brings together two unforgettable experiences under one roof.

Whether you're planning a family outing, meeting friends after work, celebrating a birthday, organizing a group event, or simply looking for something fun to do, you'll find year-round entertainment in one of San Francisco's most unique venues.

From first-time skaters and casual bowlers to experienced athletes and league players, guests of every age and skill level are welcome. With a full-size indoor ice rink, modern bowling center, welcoming atmosphere, and convenient downtown location, it's the perfect place to gather, play, and create lasting memories.

Main Number: 415.287.2200

Ice Skating

Experience one of Northern California's premier indoor ice skating facilities on our NHL-sized rink overlooking Yerba Buena Gardens through a dramatic three-story wall of glass.

Whether you're taking your very first lap, enjoying a family outing, practicing advanced figure skating skills, or introducing little ones to the ice, we offer skating experiences for every age and ability.

Skating Experiences

  • Public Skating

  • Sensory-Friendly Sessions

  • Freestyle Practice

  • Adult & Coffee Club Sessions

  • Skater Tots

  • Full-Service Pro Shop

View Schedule | Call: 415.712.1420

Bowling

Our 12-lane Bowling Center is perfect for small groups, parties, corporate events, and bowling leagues! Secure your spot by reserving your lanes up to two weeks in advance.

Call: 415.707.3901

Order from Joyride Pizza for free delivery directly to your lanes.

Parties & Groups

For parties, corporate events, and large group reservations (16 or more bowlers), contact Justin Diaz at jdiaz@ybgardens.org.

Please include the following information:

  • Contact Name
  • Company/Event Type
  • Preferred Date
  • Start Time
  • End Time
  • Phone Number
  • Approximate number of participants

Questions? Need assistance with a reservation?

Call us at 415-707-3901 or email Bowling Manager Justin Diaz jdiaz@ybgardens.org.

Plan Your Event

Why Visit Yerba Buena?

Two exciting attractions in one location

Fun for every age and ability level

Convenient downtown San Francisco location

Steps from hotels, museums, shopping, and restaurants

Easy access by BART, Muni, Caltrain, and nearby parking

Open year-round, rain or shine

Home to the Bay Area’s only ADA Accessible Swing.

Plan Your Visit

Whether you’re visiting for an hour or spending the day exploring Yerba Buena Gardens and downtown San Francisco, we’re excited to welcome you.

Plan Your Visit

Waiver Policy

Please be aware that in signing up and participating in any and all programs, you will be expressly assuming the risk and legal liability and waiving and releasing all claims for injuries, damages or loss which you or your minor child/ward might sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities connected with and associated with any and all programs.

I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury to participants in this program, and I voluntarily agree to assume the full risk of all injuries, damage, or loss, regardless of severity, that my minor child/ward or I may sustain as a result of said participation.

I further agree to waive and relinquish all claims I or my minor child/ward may have (or accrue to me or my child/ward) as a result of participation in this or any program against the Yerba Buena Gardens Ice Arena/Yerba Buena Gardens Conservancy including its directors, officials, agents, volunteers, and employees (hereinafter collectively referred to as the Yerba Buena Gardens Conservancy, YBGC), and the same applies to the City and County of San Francisco and its directors, officials, agents, volunteers, and employees.

I do hereby fully release and forever discharge YBGC/City and County of San Francisco from all claims for injuries, damages, or loss, regardless of severity, that my minor child/ward or I may have, or which may accrue to me or my minor child/ward and arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with participation in any and all programs.

Warning of Risk: Recreational programs are intended to challenge and engage the physical, mental, and emotional resources of each participant. Despite careful and proper preparation, instruction, and medical advice, conditioning, and equipment, there is still a risk of serious injury when participating in any recreational program. Understandably, not all hazards and dangers can be foreseen. Depending on the activity, participants must understand that certain risks, dangers, and injuries due to inclement weather, slipping, falling, poor skill level or conditioning, carelessness, horseplay, unsportsmanlike conduct, instruction or officiating, and all other circumstances inherent to indoor and outdoor recreational programs exist. In this regard, it must be recognized that it is impossible to guarantee absolute safety, and personal responsibility and acknowledgement will play a major role in ensuring a pleasant experience while participating.

YBGC INCLUSION POLICY: We include people of all abilities in our Programs. We strive to not only meet the requirements of the ADA but to create a welcoming and supportive community. If there is a program that you would like to participate in but require accommodation, contact a Staff member to be directed to a possible solution.

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