What's better than ice skating at your local ice arena? How about ice skating outdoors in a winter wonderland! We searched high and low for the best outdoor ice rinks in the Valley... don't miss these great skate spots this winter!
Mohonk Mountain House Pavilion Ice Rink
1000 Mountain Rest Rd., New Paltz, NY 12561
845-256-2775
Ensconced in the historic winter
resort, the award-winning ice rink is open from Thanksgiving to late March. Enjoy recreational skating
or exciting games such as broom ball on the 9,375 square foot refrigerated rink.
The rink also has a party room that can accommodate small or large ice skating
parties. Fee (includes rentals):
$17 per person midweek, $27 per person on weekends and holidays. Session times
vary. Frequent skater card available for $150 for 10 sessions.
Bear Mountain Ice Rink
55 Hessian Dr., Bear Mountain, NY 10911
845-786-2701, ext. 266
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 6 p.m.; Children aged 4-11: $3 per person, $4 after 6 p.m.; Non-skaters and seniors: $2 per person Skate rental: $4
Downing Park
123 Carpenter Ave., Newburgh, NY 12550
845-565-5559
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, bring your own skates
Taconic State Park- Rudd Pond
59 Rudd Pond Rd., Millerton, NY 12546
518-789-3059
Most popular in the Summer time for it's extensive hiking trails and swimming spots families flock to Taconic State Park to enjoy all the amenities the pond has to offer. In the winter months, visitors can ice skate and ice fish on the pond pending appropriate weather conditions.
59 Rudd Pond Rd., Millerton, NY 12546
518-789-3059
Fancher Davidge Park
Lake Ave., Middletown, NY 10940
845-346-4180
Skating on the large lake is weather permitting, with lights for night skating. There is plenty of room for hockey games, too.
Fee: Free, bring your own skates
Mill Pond
7 Stage Rd., Monroe, NY 10950
845-782-8341
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, bring your own skates
Thomas Bull Memorial Park
211 New York 416, Montgomery, NY 12549
845-615-3830
The extensive park grounds include an artificial pond for skating. Signs are posted when it’s safe to skate. Fee: Free, bring your own skates.
Winding Hills Park
1847 State Route 17K, Montgomery, NY 12549
845-615-3830
Skating and ice fishing available when the ice is safe enough to skate on.
Fee: Must have a park permit and register at the Ranger’s office. Bring your own skate
Updated February 19th, 2019
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