Top 16 Rinks to Go Ice-Skating in Westchester County

Enjoy ice-skating in Westchester County at these indoor and outdoor ice rinks offering public skate sessions.

By Barbara Russo November 3, 2021

Ice-Skating in Fairfield County, CT 

1. Danbury Ice Arena

Indoor rink
1 Independence Way, Danbury
203-794-1704
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Hours: Public skate schedule varies; check website. DJ Skate: Fridays, 8:30-10:30pm.
Price: $15; $15 DJ Skate; $5 skate rental. 

If you want to go ice-skating in Fairfield County, you’re in good company! This Connecticut ice-skating rink is the home of the Danbury Hat Tricks of the Federal Hockey League Eastern Division. Newly renovated, the rink offers public skating, lessons, leagues, and more. Plus, a new café and bar serves craft beer, cocktails, and coffee. 

2. Darien Ice Rink

Indoor rink
55 Old Kings Highway N., Darien
203-655-8251
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Hours: Public skate session times vary; check website for updated schedule.
Price: $5; $5 skate rental.

Go ice-skating at this mainstay rink, founded in 1973. Renovated in 2016, the rink offers public skating and lessons. After building up an appetite from skating, stop by the on-site Burgers and Pies restaurant, which offers pizza, burgers, and other items available for eat in or take out. 

3. Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink

Indoor rink
1 Sue Merz Way, Greenwich
203-531-8560
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Hours: Through March 12, 2022: Monday, 12-1:30pm; Tuesday, 12-1:30pm, 7-8pm, and 8-9pm (adults-only); Wednesday, 12-1:30pm and 3:30-5pm; Thursday, 12-1:30pm; Friday, 12-1:30pm, 3:30-5pm, and 7:30-9pm; Saturday-Sunday, 2-4pm. See website for holiday schedule.
Price: $10; $7 children ages 5-15; free for seniors ages 65 and older ($10 non-residents) and children younger than 4. Proof of Greenwich residency is required for senior residents.

Public skating and lessons are available. Plus, the rink offers a skating school, a youth hockey league, and rink rentals.

4. Sports Center of Connecticut

Indoor rink
784 River Road, Shelton
203-929-6500
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Hours: Public skate hours vary; check website for full schedule.
Price: $12.50; $10.50 children ages 12 and younger. It’s recommended that you make reservations online in advance to guarantee entry.

This year-round ice-skating rink in Fairfield County offers public skating, birthday and group skating parties, figure skating, and lessons. Have your sticks and pucks ready, as the rink is also home to a double-decker NHL ice rink and offers a full range of hockey programs. And when you’re done skating, your family can play mini golf, laser tag, go bowling, and more at this facility.

 

 

 

 

 

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5. Winter Garden Ice Arena

Indoor rink
111 Prospect Ridge, Ridgefield
203-438-4423
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Hours: Public skate sessions: Monday-Friday, 12-1:15pm; Disco Skate, Fridays 9-10pm.
Price: Public skate: $15; $10 children ages 12 and younger. Disco Skate: $15. $5 skate rental.

In addition to public skating, this ice rink offers a range of programs for first-timers and skilled skaters. It is also home to a variety of youth skating leagues. 

 

 

 

 

 

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6. Wonderland of Ice

Indoor rink
123 Glenwood Ave., Bridgeport
203-576-8118
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Hours: Public skate times change weekly; check website each week for updated schedule.
Price: $20. Helmets required. 

This city-owned rink offers public skating, lessons in skating and hockey, a pro shop and snack bar. It’s also the official practice facility for the Bridgeport Islanders, the AHL affiliate of the New York Islanders.

7. Redding Community Center Ice Rink 

Outdoor rink
37 Lonetown Road, Redding
203-938-5036
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Hours: Typically open daily, dawn to dusk. Call 203-938-5036 x3 before visiting to confirm.
Price: Call for information
The seasonal ice rink is located at the Redding Community Center Parking lot (to the right as you pull into the RCC). The rink is provided for the enjoyment of Redding residents and their guests.

Ice-Skating in Rockland County 

1. Bear Mountain State Park Ice Rink

Outdoor rink
Route 9W North, Bear Mountain
845-786-2701
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Hours: Season opens Nov. 6.  Friday-Saturday: 10-11:30am, 12-1:30pm, 2-3:30pm, 4-5:30pm; 6-7:30pm, and 8-9:30pm; Sunday: 10-11:30am, 12-1:30pm, 2-3:30pm, 4-5:30pm, and 6-7:30pm
Price: $5; $10 skate rental. $10 skate sharpening. 

Embrace nature while ice skating in Rockland County’s beautiful Bear Mountain. Skating lessons are available. 

 

 

 

 

 

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2. Sport-O-Rama Ice Rink

Indoor rink
20 College Road, Monsey
845-356-3919
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Hours: Public sessions will start March 2022
Price: To be announced

This Rockland ice-skating rink will open public skating in March of 2022. It currently offers private, semi-private, and small-group hockey lessons. There are also figure skating lessons available for all ages. 

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