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Ice skating is one of our favorite winter activities. Whether you can execute a lutz or hold onto the wall the entire time, the sport is a great way to burn off some energy in the winter. Get the family out on the ice for some winter fun! Call ahead to make sure the rink is open for the season.

Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland
Van Saun Park, Paramus
November 25 – January 1, 2024
There will be outdoor ice skating, games, a beer and wine garden, ice bumper cars and weekly Bergen County-based live entertainment.

Bridgewater Sports Arena
1425 Frontier Rd. Bridgewater
732-627-0006
Visit the home of the Rocket Sports Group for public skating, figure skating, speed skating lessons – and even a skating camp in the summer.

Clary Anderson Arena
41 Chestnut St., Montclair
973-744-6088
Public skating sessions provide everyone with the opportunity to enjoy the sport of ice skating.

Flemington Ice Arena
426 Case Blvd., Flemington
908-237-1423
Hit the ice at this family-favorite spot. you can enroll your kid in a tot class, or join the Rising Stars program if you’re a pro. They even offer a ballet class for figure skaters!

Flyers Skate Zone
601 Laurel Oak Rd., Voorhees
856-309-4400, ext. 200
If you’re a fan of the Philadelphia Flyers, this spot is for you! Think about planning your birthday party here – you can take a picture on the Zamboni.

Fritz Dietl Ice Rink
639 Broadway, Westwood
201-664-9812
Since 1958, this rink has been offering public skating, lessons and hockey programs.

“Glice” Skating at Crystal Clubhouse
Crystal Springs Resort, 1 Wild Turkey Way, Hamburg
855-977-6473
Crystal Springs Resort has an eco-friendly ice skating rink called the Glice Skating Rink. Glice is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of Swiss-engineered synthetic ice rinks. Open on the weekends.

Hollydell Ice Arena
601 Hollydell Dr., Sewell
856-589-5599
Hollydell North houses the public skating arena, while the Holydell Ice Arena is home to CDM, Futures and NHL rinks.

Ice House
111 Midtown Bridge Approach, Hackensack
201-487-8444
With four regulation-size NHL rinks, the Ice House is the largest facility of its kind in the Tri-State Area.

IceLand Skating Center
6 Tennis Ct., Hamilton Twp.
609-588-6672
This place is family fun for all ages! Featuring brand new rental skates and walkers available to assist you when you are learning how to stand on the ice.

Ice Vault Arena
10 Nevins Rd., Wayne
973-628-1500
This is a popular spot, so reservations are recommended in advance. Keep in mind that helmets are recommended, but they are not rented from the rink.

The Igloo at Mt. Laurel
3033 Fostertown Rd., Mount Laurel
856-638-0801
All groups are welcome, including those with young children.

Jersey Shore Arena
1215 Wyckoff Rd., Wall Twp.
732-919-7070
Your first trip to the Jersey Shore Arena will probably be for the daily public skating on one of three NHL regulation-size rinks. We’re guessing your second (and third and fourth) trip will be for what this spot does better than any other—DJ Skate, every Friday and Saturday.

Mackay Ice Rink
130 W. Englewood Avenue, Englewood
201-871-6637 

There are public sessions, lessons, stick time and hockey. Helmets must be worn on the ice.

Mercer County Park Ice Skating Center
Mercer County Park, West Windsor Township
Mercer County Skating Center is an open-air, sheltered skating facility that is approximately 85 by 200 feet.

Montclair State Arena
1 Arena Dr., Little Falls
973-746-7744
Montclair State Ice Arena offers public sessions when possible. Whether you are ready to practice your skills after your latest class, are getting on the ice for exercise or want to spend some fun time with the family.

Monument Square Park
2 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick
Glide on over with your friends and family.

Newark Winter Village
Mulberry Commons Park, Newark
Visitors of all ages can enjoy ice skating, Go-Karts, various games and activities, an open-air holiday marketplace featuring local vendors, and cozy heated private igloos to enjoy hot cocoa and treats.

Newport Skates
95 River Dr., Jersey City
201-626-7465
Newport Skates’ rink may not be the biggest in the state, but it definitely has a spectacular view! Located right on the Hudson River, it’s the perfect vantage point for some major NYC skyline ogling and Instagram-worthy pics with the fam. Just remember: This is an outdoor rink, so bundle up before heading out.

ProSkate Ice Arena
1000 Cornwall Rd., Monmouth Junction
732-940-6400
Glide around on the ice at your own speed and make memories that you, your friends and family will talk about for weeks on end.

Red Bank Armory Ice Complex
76 Chestnut St., Red Bank
732-450-9001
Plan your visit in advance and arrive a half-hour prior to your session so that you’re able to skate for the full time allotted.

Essex County Codey Arena
560 Northfield Ave., West Orange
973-731-3828
In addition to public skating stop by for family stick & puck sessions, freestyle skating or plan a birthday party.

The Rink at American Dream
1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford
If you’re looking for an expansive indoor skating rink, American Dream has an NHL regulation size state of the art rink. There’s also indoor skiing and snowboarding at Big SNOW.

The Rink at Winter Wonderland
Van Saun County Park, 216 Forest Ave., Paramus
Winter Wonderland tickets include access to ice skating, skate rentals, the North Pole Dome, kids games, the heated pavilion tent, food trucks, the beer and wine garden, the carousel and the train.

Roosevelt Park Family Ice Skating Rink
151 Parsonage Rd., Edison
732-745-4484
This outdoor skating rink overlooks the beautiful lake in the park. It is open year-round, in the winter for ice skating and in the summer for roller skating. Consider renting the rink as well!

Skating on the Square
Palmer Square, Hulfish St., Princeton
Start new traditions this holiday season at Palmer Square’s “eco-friendly” outdoor synthetic skating rink.

Skylands Ice World
2765 State Hwy 23, Stockholm
Skylands Ice World is home to the Skylands Kings and the Skylands Skating Academy! Their twin-sheet facility houses two NHL-size rinks.

Union Sports Arena
2441-A Rte. 22 W., Union
908-687-8610
Public sessions are a great way to spend time with friends or to practice your skating skills.

Veterans Park
Roosevelt Ave., North Brunswick
732-247-0922, ext. 475
Skate to your heart’s desire on Fridays and Saturdays through March, but keep in mind if it’s raining or the temperature is below 35 degrees, the rink will be closed.

Warinanco Ice Skating Center
1 Park Dr., Roselle
908-298-7849
The rink is closed on Mondays and reserved for open hockey on Wednesdays, but every other time is perfect to skate around.

William G. Mennen Sports Arena
161 E. Hanover Ave., Morris Twp.
973-326-7651
Aside from public skate sessions, you can try out freestyle or dance sessions.

WinterFest Ice Skating Rink
Cooper River Park, corner of North Park Drive and Cuthbert Boulevard, Cherry Hill
856-269-7133

The 60-foot by 120-foot ice rink is part of the county park that transform into a winter wonderland with twinkling lights in the trees, and vendors selling food inside the lodge, every year.

Woodbridge Community Center Ice Skating
600 Main St., Woodbridge
732-596-4000
This arena has been a year-round favorite for more than 20 years. Skaters of all ages and abilities can pop up seven days a week.

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