Steinberg Skating Rink

Skating was absolutely great! The reason I am giving it 1 star is the customer service in the café. I had politely asked that ranch come with the chicken fingers for my 3 year old daughter. When it came with honey mustard which she hates I politely tried to exchange it for ranch, the man behind the counter was nice however a woman intervened our conversation. She had a white hat as opposed to a black so I assume she was management? She looked at the cashier the. At me and said «it’ll be. 50 because it clearly states no substitutions, can’t he read the sign» if this was in fact a manager and this is who they choose to operate their establishment, they need to go back to the drawing board.
Ice skating fun!!! So much fun! However when we return we will not be visiting the café because of this rude and condescending woman. We’ve been in Saint Louis for a year and never been treated with such disrespect.

Steinberg goes hand in hand with a classic winter in St. Louis. If you haven’t been, you definitely need to go. I’ve been a few times over the years, and it’s a pretty fun experience with the right people. Why do I say that? Because if you’re coming on a Saturday night, be prepared to wait in line for about an hour. Not kidding. Even if you get there at 9:30 pm… Still the same. So make sure you bring some good friends to make the time fly by. If not, the people watching is almost better than at the mall!
Make sure you bring cash! To rent skates, and the ticket I believe it’s 12 dollars all together a person. They also sell some concessions, no outside food/​drink. Parking sucks if you come on the weekend, but during the week it isn’t too bad.
I am easily the worlds worst ice skater. Which is a running joke because I’m Russian, love hockey, even had ice skating lessons, but I still can’t skate for the life of me. Thankfully, I have the sweetest boyfriend in the world who let me death grip onto his arm the whole time. All in all, get out there, dress warm, and you’re in for a St. Louis treat!

What Fun! Last time I ice skated was two years ago Christmas in Central Park in NY.
This is a decent rink for the area. They keep it nice– it wasn’t too crowded– and the price was not much at all. It’s a great fun little holiday/​season outing. They have a large wonderful fire pit outside of the ring the out can sit around and chat– and they sell adult beverages.

Not bad. Great place to go if you’re bored on a Monday night (which we were) and nothing else is open and you don’t want to go to a bar or if you have underage people with you. It was nearly empty at off-​peak hours which made skating more pleasant, and the rink is pretty big. CASH ONLY so bring $ 12 for admission and skate rental together.
The skates were in pretty decent condition. You have to give them your shoes in exchange for the skates. And in case you forget or something, definitely wear socks. It’s a necessity. Not that the skates were dirty or anything, but you’re going to be uncomfortable if you don’t.
Lockers are 75 cents for the smaller ones and there is a change machine if you only have dollar bills. Christmas lights and Christmas music were pretty cute too. There’s plenty of areas to sit and change your shoes, and there’s a fire pit next to the rink (no cooking s’mores allowed unfortunately) and you CAN keep your skates on since it’s surrounded by rubber matting which is a huge plus, especially once the Zamboni comes out and you all get kicked off the ice.
Something else you can do if the Zamboni has kicked you off is play all the arcade games in the waiting/​locker area, or go in the café (although I didn’t do that so this review does not include the café).

This review may be a bit pointless because I don’t know how to skate. Period. No ice, no blades, zip. I just thought I’d add another place to my stl250 places list, because Steinberg Skating Rink was one of those that had a cake placed. But despite of me not skating, I do think the place looks cool inside and out. Winter time always looks great here, seeing all the happy people doing what they enjoy. Steinberg is a great place to go not just for skating, but just to chill (I mean, literally! lol). They do have a great fire pit for those who don’t skate. So next time you’re in Forest Park in the winter time, make sure you stop by here.

Winter is more exciting when you find an outdoor activity that gets your endorphins flowing. Steinberg skating rink is the perfect place to get a fun workout in while practicing your twirls and loop-​dee-​loos.
The rink has a café where you can get hot foods like pizza, hots, hamburgers, chicken tenders, toasted ravioli and wings. There is also a concession stand with popcorn, boxed candy, pretzels, nachos, funnel cakes, and shaved ice. Decent beverage selection including hot chocolate, Gatorade, domestic and imported beer, and wine by the glass or bottle.
Perfect spot for date night. Romantic lighting at night, and a bonfire.
Don’t worry if you’ve never skated before, there will be plenty of newbies holding the railing. With a little practice, you’ll be zooming around the rink like a boss.
Overall, a super fun place to enjoy winter and stay in shape. Go ahead, get your skate on.

I really appreciate that they have a fire pit close by to the rink, it’s a great hangout if like me your legs and shins get easily tired and you just want to kick back and have a beer. Ice skating itself is cheap enough per person and no the skates aren’t in great shape but you make do right? The combination of the lights they string up + the city lights + the easy parking + the fire pit make this a great place to bring your date or friends. There were a lot of people when I went and so, we had to be called off the ice every now and again so they could resurface with the Zamboni, and strangely it was completely filled with teenagers at 10:30−11 at night, that was by far and away the most dominant age group. They didn’t bother anyone though and all in all it was fun!

Steinberg is my favorite place to skate in the winter. They’ve got a classic, old-​school feel that you won’t find many other places. The rink is outdoor with pretty lights and a bonfire for when you need to take a break.
Their café is average, but has hot chocolate to warm up after you’ve been skating a while. Make sure to bring cash for your skate rentals, as they don’t take cards.

This was my first visit and what a fun way to ring in the New Year… This is a cash only place. $ 7 to get in and $ 5 for skate rentals. On NYE they had a buffet for $ 25 appetizers, beer and wine and hot chocolate. It was tricking trying to hold a drink while walking on skates… The food was okay, very very friendly bartender. The wine selection was decent, plus they have about 20 different beers to try. The skating was fun, but not for me. If you feel the need to try something different do out and rent some skates and let it go…

Over my holiday vacation I finally went to check this place out with my brother. I had always wanted to go Ice Skating but, never had.
Upon arriving we got in line to buy our tickets. ($ 11 p/​person w/​rental) Once bought we had to stand in a second line to rent our skates. The nice thing is that when you get your skates the staff puts your shoes in the bin where the skates came from. Really convenient and wonderful as I started to wonder where my boots would go until I realized this. There are some lockers but, I surely didn’t see tons of them for storing things while skating.
We got our skates on and we were ready to go. This place to me was crowded but, the owner told us, «This is nothing» and we were amazed. We got out onto the ice and had no issues getting around the rink. As crowded as we were thinking it was; no one really got in our way. Christmas music played in the background and we were able to carry on conversation the entire time we skated.
They clean off and re-​ice the rink often enough and during those times it is good to take a break and grab a drink or snack. They have a nice dining area to sit and get off your feet.
This place is wonderful for enjoying this seasonal sport outdoors and I think you should get out there too while it lasts.

Steinberg’s old-​school approach means it’s mostly what-​you-​see-​is-​what-​it-​is. As you approach from the park (either the parking lot or one of the street spaces a short walk away in Forest Park), you’ll notice the large firepit, a building and a larger-​than-​regulation (for hockey) rink.
There are a few things to know in advance:
1) Cash. Only. (For everything).
2) Recent increases in price knocked this place off of the under-​$ 20 date lists that make our fair city great, but it’s still an affordable outing (especially if you own a pair of skates).
3) Instead of sessions, public, open admissions are sold. The upside? Skate all day for one price. The downside? If you’re looking for a stick-​and-​puck time, you’ll need to look elsewhere.
The quality of the ice varies, but is normally somewhat rough (even after fresh resurfacing). This factor usually doesn’t matter to Steinberg’s mix of patrons with first-​timers, old-​timers and everyone in between taking to the ice in equal measure. Music and occasional events like the Winter Classic (a Blues away game broadcast live to the rink) add to the fun.
Notes:
* The most classic of St. Louis winter dates? Probably.
* Outside food isn’t allowed, but concessions are sold on site.
* A fairly recent addition, new lighting over the ice is a welcome upgrade. The zig-​zagging strings of small bulbs are unobtrusive and undeniably pleasant.
* Lockers are $ 0.75 for a small or $ 1.50 for a large. Bring quarters.

What an awesome place to skate.
HUGE rink, great location, bonfire, snacks, Sirius radio and fre parking.
Love love love it!

Awesome environment for the holiday season. It can be crowded on weekend evenings though. I give this place four stars because of the crabby old man (Johnny) that works at the desk collecting money. Dude needs to do yoga or something to relieve tension. Maybe find a new job, but I’m sure he won’t because he’s been here for years.

This is pretty much one of those top 10 things that you have to do while in Saint Louis, and while I say that, I can only give Steinberg 4 stars. This is all based upon what I have to compare it to, and there are much nicer outdoor ice rinks in other cities. Take Kansas City’s for example. Now that’s an ice rink! Steinberg is simple and pretty much looks as it did 20 years ago. It’s a little run down and the ice takes quite a beating after a few laps making it difficult to skate. I highly suggest bringing your own skates as the stock that they have is a little worn. OK, enough with the negatives. I’m going to get my ass handed to me for giving it 4 stars at this rate.
So, maybe it does teeter on the edge of a 3, but its the little things and a tiny bit of nostalgia that makes me proud to have this as part of our city. Some of those things are: The offering of booze and food at a reasonable price, you’re skating outdoors in Forest Park, and it’s been a solid first date spot for me over the years. There’s nothing more exciting than opening up your vulnerability on a pair of skates to someone you just met. Unless you took figure skating lessons like I did, and you can pull off a backwards skate. Their hearts melt every time.

lots of fun ice skating to christmas music in forest park at night under the christmas lights. they’re open late at night just beware of the youngins-they’re are ruthless skaters.
–cash only
-$ 4 to skate $ 6 rentals
–snacks and beer sold

I absolutely love this place despite the fact that every time I go, I end up feeling crippled for a week after.
Jason and I went this past Monday night around 10. Not many people were out, but we were glad that it was open considering that usually when it is not the holidays, it’s only open until 9pm on the weekdays. He had never been to this particular ice rink before, and it seemed like a fun, romantic idea to check out after seeing the Christmas lights at Tilles Park.
We reaped the benefits coming in at a later time. There was not the typical crowd nor line to deal with, plus we were able to get in and out to the rink a lot fast than you would typically on a Saturday with 1,000 kids running around. It was truly the perfect date night spot.
Steinberg is «cash only». It’s $ 10 for skate rental and you’ve got to forfeit your shoes when you are issued the skates. There is an ATM in the place, but I can guarantee that half the time the damn thing is out of order. Bring cash before coming here too. They do not accept credit cards at concessions either.
As far as the ice rink itself goes, it’s is open starting Thanksgiving weekend through the first weekend of March. An interesting little fact, to keep the ice rink cold, there is 88 miles of piping underneath the rink to keep it frozen even during the not-​so-​cold days.
Serving St. Louis since 1957, it’s no wonder why this is a winter treat to check out! I love coming here, and for how ever long I will be in STL, I will keep up the tradition of visiting Steinberg.

Need some inspiration? This is the place for you. Yes, it’s romantic. Yes, you’ll be a hero to your kids. Yes, it triggers the up-​hill-​both-​ways nostalgia. But really, this place just has a certain spirit that I’ve never felt anywhere else, not even at other skating rinks.
Adults and children alike, many of whom had never ice skated, strapped on blades and just got out there, not caring if they fell down. This was just such a joyful place full of laughter and peace. I mean seriously, if you were to ask me to close my eyes and imagine an ice-​skating rink, I would imagine a version of Hell and of pain and fear. That’s not what this place was at all.
5 stars for execution. This place is better than any other rink I’ve ever been to. They pull off the ambiance like no other. This place is a true St. Louis treasure, and going here and watching people flinging themselves across the ice underneath the beautiful St. Louis sky with reckless abandon made me feel like a kid again, and made me feel like St. Louis is truly my home.
Yeah, I guess the prices have gone up, but in this day and age, where haven’t the prices gone up? This place is WORTH IT.

My ankles are still hurting from my skates, but I loved every minute I spent last weekend at Steinberg Skating Rink! After a few years off the ice I was pretty embarrassing to watch during the first few minutes, but finally got the hang of it, and even busted out a few «tricks.» (My definition of tricks is balancing on one foot for a few seconds.)
Skating rinks are perfect for the holiday season, but I do think this one could be a little more jazzed up. Christmas music was playing, but it was pretty low and had a bit of a static sound coming in. I was there during the day… wondering if it’s lit up with lights at night?
There was a good mix of people there ranging from pretty tiny to pretty old. You know how every skating rink (ice or regular) has that ONE old guy in tight pants who feels like he needs to show off and out-​skate all the kids? Oh yeah. He was there, and it made the experience that much more enjoyable for me. He had his iPod in and spent an hour weaving in and out of unsuspecting tots. Awesome.
Parking was pretty easy in Forest Park, only had to walk about three minutes to get there. Definitely remember a good pair of socks, some gloves, and whatever other winter gear you have. They also have a concession stand if you get hungry. Happy Skating!

This was the first time I ever went to an outdoor ice rink. I really loved it. There was plenty of ammatures and a few that were decent. I really liked that everyone was friendly and not so judgemental. Honestly, I really suck at skating and for some that would be embarrassing. I on the otherhand do not get embarrassed pretty much at all. There were quite a few hole in this place including one the size of a footprint which made me eat major ice. I have no beef with falling but it should of been kept up a bit more.
They have a small bar inside which was plenty warm. (I was glad I had layers that I could take off.)
The firepit was pretty cool as well. A really good date idea.

This is the place to ice skate in St Louis for two reasons: great location and great hours. This rink is located in beautiful Forest Park. The air is fresh, the trees are green, and BRRRR it is cold, so bundle up before you go. Why concern yourself with skating schedules at other rinks where there may be hockey teams or figure skaters practicing, when this place is open only for recreation and the hours are great (open until Midnight on Friday and Saturday).
The speakers blast soft rock favorites, and they have a big fire pit in the corner for you to warm up to. There is also a café where you can defrost and get some hot chocolate.
Rentals are $ 3 and $ 6.50 for admission. I wish the skates were a little sharper and I wish they had ½ sizes, so that the skates would fit a little better.