Snoopy's Home Ice facts for kids
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Redwood Empire Ice Arena, 2007.
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| Location | Santa Rosa, California |
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| Public transit |  CityBus 6 & 10 |
| Owner | Charles M. Schulz |
| Capacity | 3,000 |
| Surface | Ice |
| Opened | April 28, 1969 |
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| Santa Rosa Flyers Cardinal Newman High School Hockey Santa Rosa Junior College Hockey Santa Rosa Figure Skating Club Santa Rosa Growlers |
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The Redwood Empire Ice Arena is a cool indoor ice rink in Santa Rosa, California, USA. Most people call it Snoopy's Home Ice! It was built by Charles M. Schulz, the famous cartoonist who created Peanuts. The rink first opened on April 28, 1969. His first wife, Joyce Schulz, helped design and run it.
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Fun on the Ice
The Arena offers many ways to enjoy the ice. You can go public skating with friends and family. You can also book private ice time for special events.
Skating and Hockey Programs
The arena is a great place to learn and play sports. It offers programs for:
- Figure skating
- Junior hockey
- Adult hockey
Home to Local Teams
Snoopy's Home Ice is the home rink for several teams:
- The junior hockey Santa Rosa Flyers
- The Cardinal Newman High School hockey team
- The Santa Rosa Figure Skating Club
- The Santa Rosa Growlers, a Senior A team in the Mountain West Hockey League
Snoopy's Senior World Hockey Tournament
Every summer, the arena hosts a special event. It's called the Snoopy's Senior World Hockey Tournament. Many senior teams, about 64 to 70, come from all over the world. They play hockey in Santa Rosa for a whole week.
Arena Seating
The arena has about 500 seats for hockey games. But for concerts and other big events, it can hold up to 3,000 people!
Places to Visit Nearby
Snoopy's Home Ice is part of a fun area. It's located close to the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center.
The Warm Puppy Café
Inside the Arena, you can find The Warm Puppy Café. It serves yummy cafe drinks and meals. It's a great spot to warm up after skating!
Snoopy's Gallery and Gift Shop
Right across the parking lot is Snoopy's Gallery and Gift Shop. Here, you can buy all sorts of Peanuts-related items. They also sell equipment for figure skating and hockey.
Recent Renovations
In the summer of 2019, the ice rink closed for a big update. It was the first time the arena had major renovations since it opened 50 years earlier! The rink reopened in November of that year, looking brand new.
Getting There
You can easily get to the arena using public transportation. Santa Rosa CityBus lines 6 and 10 both serve the area.
