10+ Awesome Hudson Valley Ice Skating Rinks Open Now for You to Enjoy

10+ Awesome Hudson Valley
Ice Skating Rinks Open for You to Enjoy

When people think of winter, different things come to mind: sipping hot chocolate, gazing at falling and fallen snow, and a chill in the air. With so many winter activities, it may be hard to choose one that everyone can do. That’s where Hudson Valley Ice Skating comes into play.

Hudson Valley ice skating is an activity suitable for most ages and can be done both indoors or outdoors.

With so many options of locations for Hudson Valley ice skating to choose from, where do you go?

Many factors are involved in choosing the perfect Hudson Valley ice skating location and this list will help.

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How to find the Best Hudson Valley Ice Skating Rinks?

Questions you may need answered before making a trip to a Hudson Valley Ice Skating rink:

Does the ice skating rink have ‘public skate’ sessions?
1. What are the days/hours of ‘public skate’ sessions?
Do you need a reservation prior to visiting the rink?
Is the rink family friendly (if you have children)?
1. Do they have equipment to assist younger ice skaters/inexperienced ice skaters?
Does the admission fee include skate rentals?
Do you need to bring your own ice skates?
Is there a parking fee?

What to wear for your Hudson Valley Ice Skating Trip:

For a successful Hudson Valley Ice Skating outing, you need to be prepared with a few essentials. These will either make or break your outing.

And when I say essentials, I mean more than just your skates.

#1 – Gloves or Mittens

Ice skating rinks are cold and when your moving around in this cold place, your hands tend to get very cold.

And, forget it, if you fall often, like I do. You need some hand protection when your hands touch that ice. You don’t necessarily need very thick gloves and woven ones or thin ones work perfectly fine.

#2 – Pants or Leggings

Regardless if you’re ice skating in an indoor skating rink or an outdoor skating rink, it will be especially cold while you’re ice skating. Your best bet is to wear something comfortable and that has some stretch to it.

The last thing you want is to fall on the ice and not be able to stand up again because your pants are too tight. And, no matter how warm it may be outside, please do not wear shorts, skirts or dresses.

#3 – Light Jacket, Sweater or Sweatshirt

A big, heavy, bulky coat is no fun while you’re trying to skate on the ice. It’s best to layer up and add a lightweight fleece on top if a particular Hudson Valley ice skating rink is very cold. You can even remove some layers if you get extremely hot.

Remember, although the ice rink is still cold, you are moving around and doing exercise. And, again, if you fall over, wearing less constricting items on top also will help when/if you need to get up off the ice.

#4 – Hat and Scarf

Lucky for you, hats and scarves are very fashionable and there is no shortage of warm and stylish hats and scarves available online.

Just like the gloves/mittens keep you hands warm, the hat and scarf will keep the rest of you warm too.

#4 – Hand Warmers

Here’s a little trick I learned from sending my son to a football game a few years ago…

Disposable hand warmers are essential for your sanity. And they not only have to warm your hands, but also are great for warming your feet.

If you’re all about the cold weather sports and outings than these are my pick for you.

Map of Hudson Valley Ice Skating Rinks:

Indoor Hudson Valley Ice Skating Rinks

– Dutchess County

McCann Ice Arena, Poughkeepsie
14 Civic Center Plaza
Conveniently located at Mid Hudson Civic Center, the McCann Ice Arena offers public skate times during the week and on the weekends. Check their calendar because times change due to availability. McCann ice skating arena is probably one of the most popular Mid Hudson Valley Ice Skating rinks. Their admission includes skate rental.
Admission: Adult: $15 – Child: $10 – Rental Walker: $3

Bontecou Rink in Millbrook School, Millbrook
131 Millbrook School Road
Closed at the time of this posting, Bontecou Rink in Millbrook School offers public skating sessions, but you must bring your own skates. Skate rentals are not available.

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Cold-Weather Outings:

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– Orange County

Ice Time Sports Complex, Newburgh
21 Lakeside Road
Ice Time Sports Complex offers public skate times during the week and on the weekends. Check their calendar because times change due to availability. Their admission fee includes skate rental and is a popular Hudson Valley ice skating rink.
Admission: Adult: $15 – Child: $10 – Rental Walker: $3

Ice Skates on a Hudson Valley Ice Skating Rink

– Putnam County

Brewster Ice Arena, Brewster
63 Fields Lane
Public skating is being offered seven days a week at Brewster Ice Arena. They also offer skating school, where you can learn to skate and also take an intro to hockey. Join others who enjoy visiting this Hudson Valley ice skating rink.
Admission: Adult: $9 – Children: $7 – Skate Rental: $4 – Walker Rental: $2

– Rensselaer County

Conway Ice Rink, Troy
80 Vandenburgh Avenue
[NOT opening for the 2022-2023 Season due to Renovations being completed]
The 18,000 square foot Conway Ice Rink, located in the McDonough Sports Complex, offers recreational skating for the public each year from October to March.

– Rockland County

Palisades Center Mall Ice Rink, West Nyack
1000 Palisades Center Drive
The Palisades Center Mall Ice Rink is opened for public skating, skating school, stick time, clinics and freestyle skating. This is a great Hudson Valley ice skating rink, as you can also eat and shop while at the Palisades Mall.
Public skate Admission: $12, Skater Rentals: $4

On the top floor of the Palisades Center is the Palisades Center Ice Rink where they have games and open skate times.

– Ulster County

Kiwanis Ice Arena, Saugerties
6 Small World Avenue
Public skating is offered at Kiwanis Ice Arena, but schedule may change weekly. Check their website for exact public skate times.
Admission: Adult: $8 – Students: $6
Skate Rental: $3

– Westchester County

Ebersole Ice Rink, White Plains
104 Lake Street
Ebersole Ice Rink offers several opportunities, during the week, for White Plains Residents to enjoy ice skating this season. On Saturdays and Sundays, they have a 2-hour public skate session. On Sundays, adults can enjoy an early morning skate session.
Admission: Adult $11 – Youth $9 – Seniors $6 – Skate Rentals $5

Hommocks Ice Rink, Larchmont
140 Hommocks Road
The Hommocks Ice Rink is open to enjoy public skate. Check the website to stay up to date with the information.
General Public Rates – Admission for Adults: $11, Child: $10
Skate rental is $5
Mamaroneck residents, with a permit, get a discount.

Ice Hutch, Mount Vernon
655 Garden Avenue
The Ice Hutch is currently open for Public skating ALL year long.

Murray’s Skating Center, Yonkers
348 Tuckahoe Road
Murray’s Skating Center has provided quality skating programs and special events to the residents of Yonkers and the surrounding areas since 1960. Public Skating has resumed again. Please check their website for details.
General Admission: $11 and Skate Rental is $6.

Playland Park Ice Casino, Rye
100 Playland Pkwy
Three indoor rinks make this the premier ice skating facility in the county. Playland Park Ice Casino programs run the gamut from the Skating School to Party Nights and Family Skating Nights. The Ice Casino is visited by more than 60,000 family members each season.
Prices: Adult: $16 – Child: $9 (Includes skate rental)

Westchester Skating Academy, Elmsford
91 Fairview Drive
The Westchester Skating Academy is offering public skate sessions. Check the schedule and register on their website.
Prices: Adult: $16 – Child: $9 (includes skate rental)

Outdoor Hudson Valley Ice Skating Rinks

– Albany County

Empire State Plaza, Albany
Empire State Plaza outdoor rink is open Tuesday – Sunday. Check website for hours.
Skate Rentals: $4 for adults, $3 for children 12 and under. There is no cost to skate.

– Columbia County

Lake Taghkanic State Park, Ancram
1528 State Route 28
Lake Taghkanic State Park usually opens in January for ice skating. Date TBD.
Bring your own skates.