Those of all ages and skating abilities will meet on the ice this winter. First-timers may glide their way right by a seasoned skater perfecting a figure eight. Whether you're heading out for fun or for practice, pick a rink with our guide to Long Island's indoor, outdoor and temporary ice skating facilities.

⛸️  INDOOR ICE RINKS  ⛸️

ANDREW STERGIOPOULOS ICE RINK AT PARKWOOD SPORTS COMPLEX  

65 Arrandale Ave., Great Neck; 516-487-2975, gnparks.org

Angela Paxos shows off some skating moves at Andrew Stergiopoulos Ice Rink. Credit: Howard Simmons

  • Season Through early June.
  • Cost Residents with park pass: $9, $7 ages 16 and younger; nonresidents: $15, $11 ages 16 and younger; $6 skate rental.
  • Hours Public session hours vary.
  • More info Public sessions are open to Great Neck Park District residents and nonresidents. Skating programs/private lessons are available.

CANTIAGUE PARK INDOOR ICE RINK  

480 W. John St., Hicksville; 516-571-7058 or 516-571-7056, nassaucountyny.gov 

  • Season October through April.
  • Cost Nassau County residents with Leisure Pass: $10, $6 ages 4-17; nonresidents: $15, $10 ages 4-17; $5 skate rental.
  • Hours: 1-3 p.m. Mon., Wed., Sat.; 1-3 p.m. and 3:30-5:30 p.m. Fri.
  • More info Offers public sessions, hockey program and lessons.

CITY OF LONG BEACH ICE ARENA  

150 W. Bay Dr., Long Beach; 516-705-7385, longbeachny.gov/icearena

  • Season All year.
  • Cost $10, $5 skate rental and $5 walker rentals. $20 for figure skating freestyle and hockey programs.
  • Hours 12:15 p.m.-1:45 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Additional holiday hours.
  • More info Offers public sessions, skating lessons, an adult and youth hockey program and freestyle sessions for figure skaters.

CLARK GILLIES ARENA AT DIX HILLS PARK 

575 Vanderbilt Pkwy., Dix Hills; 631-462-5883, huntingtonny.gov/parks

Jesse Byrnes, a senior and Captain of the East Islip hockey team, inside Clark Gillies Arena in Dix Hills. Credit: Newsday/Steve Pfost

  • Season All year.
  • Cost Residents with park pass: public sessions $9, $7 ages 17 and younger; nonresidents: $15, $10 ages 17 and younger; $5 skate rental. 
  • Hours 10 a.m.-noon Mon.-Wed.; 10 a.m.-noon and 3:45-5:15 p.m. Thurs.; 10 a.m.-noon, 3:45-5:15 p.m. and 8:15-10:15 p.m. Fri.; 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. Sat. and Sun.
  • More info Open for public sessions, camps, lessons and hockey leagues.

FREEPORT RECREATION CENTER

130 E. Merrick Rd., Freeport; 516-377-2314, freeportny.gov

  • Season All year.
  • Cost Residents with Freeport Activity Card $4, nonresident with Activity Card $8, nonresident guest $10, puck shoot $10, skate rental $4.
  • Hours 3:30-4:45 p.m. Thurs., 7:30-9 p.m. Fri., 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sun.; puck shoot 1:15-4:15 p.m. Fri. Public sessions Nov.-March; puck shoots Sept.-June.
  • More info Offers public sessions, puck shoot, youth hockey, skating academy and birthday parties.

ICELAND

3345 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park; 516-746-1100, icelandlongisland.com

  • Season All year.
  • Cost $15, $12 ages 10 and younger; $6 skate rental.
  • Hours Open Sat.-Sun., weekdays during holidays and school vacations. Call for hours.
  • More info Offers group lessons, hockey clinics, public sessions, figure skating and hockey games.

NEWBRIDGE ARENA 

2600 Newbridge Rd., Bellmore; 516-783-6181, newbridgearena.com

  • Season All year.
  • Cost Town of Hempstead Park residents: public sessions $8 weekdays, $10 weekends; nonresidents $10 weekdays, $13 weekends; $6 skate rental.
  • Hours Winter schedule through March 1: 4-6 p.m. Wed.; 8-10 a.m. Thurs.; 8:30-10:30 a.m., 4-6 p.m. and 8:30-10:30 p.m. Fri.; 12:30-2:30 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun.
  • More info Offers public sessions, skating lessons, youth hockey programs and police and fire league.

NORTHWELL HEALTH ICE CENTER AT EISENHOWER PARK   

Eisenhower County Park, East Meadow; 516-441-0070, northwellhealthicecenter.com

Aidan Fulp skates during New York Islanders Development Camp at Northwell Health Ice Center in East Meadow. Credit: James Escher

  • Season All year.
  • Cost Public sessions $16; $7 skate rental.
  • Hours Public skating Fri.-Sun., additional dates and hours added based on availability. 
  • More info Offers indoor rinks and one outdoor rink where visitors can join learn-to-skate programs, take lessons or participate in hockey leagues and clinics.

PECONIC ICE RINKS  

Veterans Memorial Park, 5789 Middle Country Rd., Calverton; 631-953-6300, peconicicerinks.com

  • Season All year.

  • Cost Public sessions: $14, $11 ages 5-12; $7 skate rental.
  • Hours Public skating: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri, 3:50 - 5:50 p.m. Wed., 1:30-3:00 p.m. Sat. through Nov., 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sat. beginning Dec.; 10:15-11:15 a.m. Mon.-Fri. adult only; 8:30-10:30 p.m. teen night.
  • More info Indoor and outdoor rink with learn-to-skate and learn-to-play programs, clinics, youth and adult hockey leagues, special events. Outdoor ice programs in winter. Deck/roller hockey, soccer, basketball programs during fall, spring and summer.

PORT WASHINGTON SKATING CENTER  

70 Seaview Blvd., Port Washington; 516-484-6800, pwskating.com 

Spyro Markoulis zips by during a free skate at the...

Spyro Markoulis zips by during a free skate at the Port Washington Skating Center. Credit: Steven Sunshine

  • Season All year.
  • Cost $18; $7 skate rental.
  • Hours 2:30-4 p.m. Mon., 2:25 p.m.-5:15 p.m. Tues., 1-4 p.m. Fri., 2:15-3:45 p.m. Sat. and Sun. Reserve tickets in advance and register for time sessions on website.
  • More info Offers public sessions, classes, clinics, birthday parties, private lessons and hockey leagues.

THE RINX AT HIDDEN POND PARK 

660 Terry Rd., inside Hidden Pond Park, Hauppauge; 631-232-3222, TheRinx.com

Chelsea Reilly, left, of Medford, finishes a routine alongside Anna...

Chelsea Reilly, left, of Medford, finishes a routine alongside Anna Laura Galdamez Arce as part of The Rinx Synchronized Skating team practice at The Rinx in Hauppauge. Credit: Johnny Milano

  • Season All year.
  • Cost $13 weekdays, $15 weekends, holidays and school vacation; $11 weekdays, $12 weekends, holidays and school vacation, ages 11 and younger. $16 on Fri. nights. $7 skate rental.
  • Hours 12:30-2:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 4-5:45 p.m. Tue.-Wed., 8:15-10:15 p.m. Fri., noon-3 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Check website for additional public sessions on holidays and school vacations.

  • More info Offers public sessions, skate lessons, hockey, figure skating, camps, birthday parties and private rentals.

SUPERIOR ICE RINK

270 Indian Head Rd., Kings Park; 631-269-3900, superioricerink.com 

Hockey player James Hagens practices at Superior Ice Rink in...

Hockey player James Hagens practices at Superior Ice Rink in Kings Park. Credit: Morgan Campbell

  • Season All year.
  • Cost $10; $15 Fri. nights; $5 skate rental. 
  • Hours 8:30-10:30 p.m. Fri., 12:30-2p.m. Sat.-Sun. Additional public sessions on holidays and school vacations.
  • More info Offers public sessions, hockey, lessons and parties, pro shop and snack bar.

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY ICE SKATING CENTER  

1001 Stewart Ave., Bethpage; 516-433-7465, oysterbaytown.com/ice 

Hockey players practice at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice...

Hockey players practice at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center on Stewart Avenue in Bethpage. Credit: Jeff Bachner

  • Season All year.
  • Cost Residents: $7, $6 ages 5-17, $4 ages 2-4; nonresidents: $11, $9 ages 5-17, $6 ages 2-4; $5 skate rental.
  • Hours 4-6 p.m. Mon. and Wed., 10 a.m.-noon Tue. and Thur., 4-5:30 p.m. and 8:30-10:30 p.m. Fri., 2:45-5:45 p.m. Sat., 2-5 p.m. Sun. Additional days and hours during school holiday breaks (closed Dec. 25).
  • More info Offers public sessions, ice hockey, figure skating and birthday parties.

⛸️  OUTDOOR ICE RINKS  ⛸️

CHRISTOPHER MORLEY PARK ICE RINK  

500 Searingtown Rd., Roslyn-North Hills; 516-571-8123, nassaucountyny.gov

Skaters glide on the ice rink at Christopher Morley Park...

Skaters glide on the ice rink at Christopher Morley Park in Roslyn. Credit: Jeff Bachner

  • Season Early Dec. through early March, weather permitting.
  • Cost Nassau County residents with Leisure Pass: $10, $6 ages 4-17; nonresidents: $15, $10 ages 4-17; $5 skate rentals; puck shooting: $10 resident, $20 nonresident.
  • Hours 1:15-3:15 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. Mon.-Wed.; 1:15-3:15 p.m., 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Fri.; 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1:15-3:15 p.m., 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Sat.; 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1:15-3:15 p.m., 4-6 p.m. Sun.; puck sessions: 5-6:30 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m. Thur., 6:30-8 p.m. Sun.
  • More info Offers public sessions and puck shooting.

GRANT PARK ICE RINK 

Broadway and Sheridan Avenue, Hewlett; 516-571-7821, nassaucountyny.gov

Jason Steinnetz, of Woodmere, far right, teaches his son Theo,...

Jason Steinnetz, of Woodmere, far right, teaches his son Theo, center, and daughter Harper, left, how to skate on the ice at Grant Park Ice Rink in Hewlett. Credit: Debbie Egan-Chin

  • Season Late Nov. through mid-March, weather permitting.
  • Cost Nassau County residents with Leisure Pass: $10, $6 ages 4-17; nonresidents: $15, $10 ages 4-17; $5 skate rentals; puck shooting: $10 resident, $20 nonresident.
  • Hours 1:15-3:15 p.m. Mon., Tues. and Thur.; 1:15-3:15 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. Wed.; 1:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m., 4 p.m.-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Fri.; 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1:15-3:15 p.m., 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Sat.; 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1:15-3:15 p.m., 4-6 p.m. Sun.; puck shooting sessions: 4-5:30 p.m. Mon. and Thur.
  • More info Offers public sessions and puck shooting.

MARJORIE R. POST COMMUNITY PARK  

Unqua and Merrick roads, Massapequa; 516-797-7990, oysterbaytown.com/ice

  • Season Nov. 28 through late Feb., weather permitting.

  • Cost Residents: $7, $6 ages 5-17, $4 ages 2-4; nonresidents: $11, $9 ages 5-17, $6 ages 2-4; $5 skate rentals.
  • Hours 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Fri.; 1-3 p.m., 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Sat.; 1-3 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. Sun. Additional days and hours during school holiday breaks (closed Dec. 25).
  • More info Offers public sessions.

THE RINX AT HARBORFRONT PARK  

Village Center, 101-A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson; 631-403-4357, TheRinx.com

Clara Caldiero, of Sound Beach, gets her first ice skating...

Clara Caldiero, of Sound Beach, gets her first ice skating lesson at The Rinx at Harborfront Park in Port Jefferson. Credit: Morgan Campbell

  • Season Nov. 28 through the second weekend in March.
  • Cost $15, $12 ages 11 and younger weekends and school holidays; $13, $11 ages 11 and younger weekdays; $7 skate rentals.
  • Hours noon-8 p.m. Mon.-Thur., noon-10 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun.
  • More info Offers public sessions, learn to skate, birthday parties and private rentals. 

THE RINX AT WYANDANCH PLAZA  

40 Station Dr., Wyandanch; 631-643-2050, TheRinx.com

Veronica Vielle glides around The Rinx at Wyandanch Plaza.

Veronica Vielle glides around The Rinx at Wyandanch Plaza. Credit: Linda Rosier

  • Season December through first weekend in March, weather permitting.
  • Cost $8, $5 ages 17 and younger. Price includes skate rentals. 
  • Hours 4-8 p.m. Thur.-Fri., noon-8 p.m. Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun. No double blades permitted on the ice. Brief intermissions will be held for ice resurfacing.
  • More info Offers public sessions and learn to skate. 

SYOSSET-WOODBURY COMMUNITY PARK  

7800 Jericho Tpke., Woodbury; 516-677-5990, oysterbaytown.com/ice

Magdalena Strauss, of Cold Spring Harbor, practices her moves on the ice at Syosset-Woodbury Community Park. Credit: Daniel Goodrich

  • Season Nov. 28 through late Feb., weather permitting.
  • Cost Residents: $7, $6 ages 5-17, $4 ages 2-4; nonresidents: $11, $9 ages 5-17, $6 ages 2-4; $5 skate rentals.
  • Hours 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Fri.; 1-3 p.m., 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Sat.; 1-3 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. Sun. Additional days and hours during school holiday breaks (closed Dec. 25).
  • More info Offers public sessions.
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