When the weather is cold outside, and the kids are itching for something fun to do, why not take advantage of winter and go ice skating? Families can easily find plenty of options when it comes to indoor and outdoor ice skating rinks on Long Island. Many of these places also offer classes for kids and adults – call the rink for schedules. There are tons of rinks on Long Island and we’ve highlighted a few of our favorites in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
Nassau Indoor Ice Skating
Long Beach Ice Arena
Long Beach Ice Arena offers public sessions, skating school and parties. They also have a “Tots Learn to Skate” program for children ages 3 and 4 years old.
150 West Bay Drive, Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 208-6136
Iceland
Iceland offers public sessions, skating school and parties. Children can skate with Iceland’s Penguin Mascot during the children sessions. They also offer a Boy and Girl Scouts discount during selected sessions.
3345 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY 11040
(516) 746-1100
Nassau Outdoor Ice Skating
Marjorie R. Post Community Park Ice Rink
Marjorie R. Post Community Park Rink offers both public and group sessions. Admission is free for children ages 2 years old and under.
Unqua and Merrick Road, Massapequa, NY 11758
(516) 797-7990
Christopher Morley Park
Voted “the best outdoor skating rink on Long Island,” Christopher Morley Park offers public skating and private lessons as well as ice charter rentals for parties.
Roslyn-North Hills, Searingtown Road, NY 11576 (just North of the LIE)
516-571-8113
Suffolk Indoor Ice Skating
The Rinx
The Rinx has two indoor ice rinks to choose from. They offer public sessions, skating school, group sessions and parties. They also offer a “Pre School Academy” for children ages 2-5 years old.
660 Terry Road, Hauppauge, NY 11788
(631) 232-3222
Superior Ice Rink
Superior Ice Rink offers public sessions and parties as well as group and private lessons. Children ages 3 and younger skate for $5 which includes skate rental.
270 Indian Head Road, Kings Park, NY 11754
(631) 269-3900
Suffolk Outdoor Ice Skating
The Arches at Tanger Outlet
The Arches offers group skating, public skating, parties and skating lessons. If your child is in kindergarten through grade 8 and receives an “A” average on his or her report card, he or she will receive free admission (must show report card). Monday nights are “Cheap Skate Nights” and Friday nights are “DJ Nights.”
152 The Arches Circle, Deer Park, NY 11729
(Street address: 445 Commack Road, Deer Park, NY 11729)
(631) 940-9200
The Rinx at Harborfront Park
The Rinx in Port Jefferson offers group skating, parties and public skating, all overlooking the beautiful Port Jefferson Harbor. They have a “Discount Pass” offer where if you buy six skating sessions you will get one free.
101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
(631) 403-4357
Make sure to check the facilities for hours and skate times. If your favorite ice skating rink missing? Add them in the comments below!
By: Shannon Ofsharick