Indoors or out, ice skating is a classic winter activity. Time to bundle up, pull on your skates, and enjoy a family-friendly adventure.
Indoor Rinks
Ice Time
Ice Time has its own ice hockey league and figure skating club, and hosts special events. The rink has a concession stand and game room for those who need a break.
Fee: $8 adult, $5 child (ages 5-12), Discount cards are available
Skate Rental: $3
21 Lake Side Rd., Newburgh
845-567-0005
McCann Ice Arena
McCann offers skating lessons, a hockey skill development clinic, and birthday parties. There is also a Learn to Skate program for skaters who have little to no skating experience. The $130 program includes one free pass to practice during a public session and a free pair of figure or hockey skates for you to keep when you register.
Fee: $7, $4 (children under 10)
Skate Rental: $3
14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie
845-454-5800
Playland Ice Casino
Home to the Manhattanville Valiants hockey team, the Casino offers three rinks, a game room, and snack bar for breaks off the ice. Friday nights a DJ takes over from 8:30pm-11pm, and plays requests. The Casino has rentals for groups or birthday parties.
Fee: $9 adults, $6 children 12 and under
Skate Rental: $4, $3 spectators
Playland Parkway, Rye
914-813-7059
Sport-0-Rama
This twin rink facility features competitive figure skating (instructors have trained Olympic skaters), snack bar, pro shop, and more. They also offer a free hockey clinic for beginners on Sundays at 2pm and a skating school with classes taught by certified Professional Skaters Association (PSA) instructors.
Fee: Weekdays: $7, Weekends:
$8, Holidays: $8.50
Skate Rental: Weekdays,
Weekends, Holidays: $3
20 College Rd., Monsey
845-356-3919
Outdoor Rinks
Bear Mountain State Park
Private skate sessions are available, but must be reserved by calling the office. Other winter fun includes sledding hills and trails for cross country skiing.
Fee: Adults (12 and up): $4 per person, $5 after 6pm; Children aged 4-11: $3 per person, $4 after 6pm; Non-skaters and seniors: $2 per person (Anyone entering the building must pay the fee.); Free Parking (weekends and holidays) $8 per car
Skate Rental: $4, skate sharpening (per pair) $5
Palisades Parkway/Rte. 9W North, Bear Mt.
845-786-2701
Blue Mountain Reservation
Along with skating, the park features marked cross country skiing trails complete with trail lodges.
Fee: Free
Skate Rental: BYOS
Welcher Ave., Peekskill
914-862-5275
Downing Park
The Park announces when skating is available (usually January and February), so call beforehand. Enjoy walking trails, the Shelter House containing the park office and visitor center, and guided park tours by appointment. The Park announces when skating is available (usually January and February), so call beforehand. Enjoy walking trails, the Shelter House containing the park office and visitor center, and guided park tours by appointment.
Fee: Free
Skate Rental: BYOS
9W & 3rd St., Newburgh
845-565-5559
Fancher-Davidge Park
Skating is weather permitting, with lights for night skating.
There is plenty of room for hockey games too.
Fee: Free
Rent: BYOS
Lake Ave., Middletown
845-346-4180
Mill Pond
There are no extra frills at this pond, so bring your own thermos of hot cocoa. Skating is available when the flag beside the pond is green; when the flag is red skating is a no go.
Fee: Free
Skate Rental: BYOS
Rte. 17M, Monroe
845-782-8341
Thomas Bull Memorial Park
At 719 acres, Thomas Bull is the largest developed park in the County’s park system. The extensive grounds include an artificial pond for skating. Signs are posted when it’s safe to skate.
Fee: Free
Skate Rental: BYOS
211 State Rte. 416, Montgomery
845-457-4949
Windham Mountain Adventure Park
Along with the skating area complete a warming fire pit, the Park includes 650-foot snow-covered slopes for snow tubing. Private parties can also be arranged when the park is not open to the public.
Fee: $10
Skate Rental: $5
South St., 1/8 of a mile west of the ski area, Windham
800-754-9463
Winding Hills Park
Skating and ice fishing available when the ice is safe enough to skate upon. There is also snow-mobiling when the trails are covered in a sufficient amount of snow.
Fee: Must have a park permit and register at the Ranger’s office.
Skate Rental: BYOS
Rte. 17K, Montgomery
845-615-3830