Kroc Center Ice

The Salvation Army's ice center is located in central San Diego at 6737 University Ave, two blocks west of 70th Street in the Rolando area of East San Diego. The NHL-sized arena offers ice skating lessons, hockey classes, drop-in hockey and hockey leagues year round.

Established in 2002, the Kroc Center materialized courtesy of a generous donation by the late Mrs. Joan Kroc. Together with the Salvation Army, the center aims to provide positive experiences through arts and recreation and provides financial assistance to over 600 families every year.

Kroc Center Ice is part of a larger 156,000-square-foot community center housing other facilities such as a library, performing arts center, church, indoor skate park, recreation field and rock climbing wall, gymnasium, family services center, education center and aquatic center.

The facility is open to members as well as the public, serving residents in East San Diego, La Mesa, and Lemon Grove. There are eight public skating sessions available at various times during the week. In addition, Kroc Center Ice also offers group discounts and facilities for parties.

The Kroc Center is a short 20-minute drive from the San Diego International Airport and resides close to a variety of public parks.