Redwood Empire Ice Arena, Indoor ice rink in Santa Rosa, California, US.
The Redwood Empire Ice Arena, known as Snoopy's Home Ice, is an indoor rink in Santa Rosa built by Peanuts cartoonist Charles M. Schulz and opened on April 28, 1969. It has about 500 permanent seats for hockey, expandable to 3,000 for concerts and other events.
The Redwood Empire Ice Arena opened on April 28, 1969, built and owned by Peanuts cartoonist Charles M. Schulz and conceived, designed and operated by his first wife Joyce Schulz. In summer 2019 the rink closed for its first renovation since opening and reopened in November that year.
The rink serves as a gathering place for hockey fans and figure skaters in the region, where local teams regularly train and compete. People of all ages come together here to participate in and watch a sport that holds deep roots in the community.
Visitors can join public skating sessions or attend training and lessons designed for all skill levels. The facility also accommodates group bookings and special events with advance planning.
Inside the rink sits a café that serves coffee and local fare while offering an unobstructed view of the ice surface. Visitors can watch skaters and action on the ice while enjoying food and drinks.
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