Long Island's outdoor ice skating rinks offer exciting wintertime adventures the whole family will enjoy. We've put together a list of Long Island's best outdoor ice skating rinks open for the season or opening soon. If the weather doesn't cooperate, there are plenty of indoor rinks across Long Island, too, that give families a chance to skate all year long. Here is a guide for ice skating rinks open this winter. Please check with the rink before heading out. Dates and times are subject to change.
Featured Ice Rinks on Long Island
Many of the rinks have lessons and programs for those still learning how to glide and spin.
1. Christopher Morley Park Ice Rink
Christopher Morley Park's ice skating rink has been a community favorite since the 1960s. Christopher Morley Park is set on 98 acres is centrally located in the northern part of the county. The park has been in the Nassau County park system since 1961. The County paid $704,000 for the property, which was the former Estate of Nettie Ryan and included the Links Golf Club. The park is named after Christopher Morley, one of the foremost American "men of letters" in the 20th century, a prolific writer who produced more than 50 books, including several popular novels, plays, poetry and essays. Open skating sessions are offered every day, except Thursdays, and skate rentals are available. A season skating pass is also available for purchase. Please contact the rink at 516-571-8123 before heading out to confirm availability.
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2. Grant Park
The rink at Grant Park holds public sessions, with a puck shoot on designated days. Skate rentals are available. There is limited seating near the ice but ample indoors, which offers a great view of the skaters. Grant Park is chock full of sports; starting with its popular outdoor ice skating/roller rink, open for public session year round and available for hire. The 35-acre park offers an artificial ice skating rink and sledding on its hill during those cool winter months as well. Horseshoes, shuffleboard, basketball, tennis, soccer, and softball are some of the other sports open to visitors. The park's three separate play areas are divided by age group.
3. Marjorie R. Post Community Park
Marjorie R. This is a Town of Oyster Bay facility, and public skating sessions here are held on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. There are expanded public skating sessions during school vacation weeks. Cantiague Park has been part of the Nassau County Park system since 1961, and is centrally located in Hicksville, just off the Northern State Parkway and east of the Wantagh State Parkway. When Cantiague Park opened, it represented the second major park that Nassau County managed, along with Eisenhower Park. Cantiague Park was built in response to the needs of a growing population in Nassau County.
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4. Town of Oyster Bay Ice Rink
With an easily accessible location not far from major highways, Jericho Turnpike, and the Long Island Expressway, this Town of Oyster Bay rink offers FREE skating for kids 2 and younger.
5. Northwell Health Ice Center at Eisenhower Park
Located inside Eisenhower Park, the Northwell Health Ice Center boasts two indoor rinks and one outdoor rink. Here, kids and grown-ups can skate where the New York Islanders train. Rinks are open to the public on weekends at various times. Northwell Health Ice Center is a hockey and skating destination, and official practice facility of the New York Islanders.
6. Buckskill Winter Club
This location hosts 90-minute public, pre-game and pre-show skating sessions. Skate tickets cost $20. Kids ages 4-10 years old can also learn to ice skate during a six-week program. The skating lessons range from beginner to advanced depending on your child's skill level. Top-notch amenities at Buckskill Winter Club make a trip to East Hampton worthwhile.
7. Shelter Island Ice Rink
Located just north of Montauk Highway, this upscale facility offers public skating 7 days a week. It’s pricier than many rinks-admission ranges from $15 for toddlers 4 and younger to $43 for adults-but the amenities are top-notch, and skaters are welcome to stay all day and into the evening.
8. Harborfront Park
Port Jefferson Harbor is beautiful, and Harborfront Park offers a smaller rink with a big view, where you can skate 7 days a week, including night sessions on Fridays and Saturdays. The rink is located in the village center and within walking distance of eateries and other spots to warm up.
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9. Southampton Ice Rink
This semi-enclosed facility, adjacent to Southampton mini-golf and driving range, opened in 2014, and it quickly became a South Fork winter destination. The rink is refrigerated so it can remain open when nearby ponds and rivers have melted. As a result, its season often extends into April. Amenities include skate rentals, after-school lessons, hockey leagues, and more. This seasonal outdoor rink offers public skating sessions, Thursday through Sunday. The experienced staff also provide skating lessons with programs ranging from beginner fun to championship level.
List of Ice Rinks on Long Island
- Andrew Stergiopoulos Ice Rink at Parkwood Sports Complex, 65 Arrandale Ave., Great Neck
- Buckskill Winter Club, 178 Buckskill Road, East Hampton, (631) 324-2243
- Cantiague Park Indoor Ice Rink, 480 West John St., Hicksville, (516) 571-7056
- Christopher Morley Park Ice Rink, 500 Searingtown Road, Roslyn, (516) 571-8123
- Clark Gillies Arena - Dix Hills Park Ice Rink, 575 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills, (631) 462-5883
- Freeport Recreation Center, 130 East Merrick Road, Freeport, (516) 771-4191
- Grant Park, 1625 Broadway Ave., Hewlett, (516) 571-7821
- Greenport Ice Rink, Mitchell Park, 115 Front St., Greenport, (631) 477-2200
- Iceland, 3345 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park, (516) 746-1100
- Islanders Ice Works, 175 Underhill Blvd., Syosset, (516) 496-2277
- Long Beach Ice Arena, 150 West Bay Drive, Long Beach, (516) 705-7385
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