5 Places to Ice Skate in Rhode Island…Lace em’ Up!

Where to Ice Skate in RI

While skating on ponds can be fun, it’s not ideal for reasons of safety and convenience. So if you feel the need to lace on a

pair of skates this winter, either indoors our outside, check out some of these ice rinks around Rhode Island.

1.  In the summer, the Providence Rink is the best open-air venue in downtown Providence, hosting everything from concerts to roller derby matches. In the winter, it is transformed into a beautiful outdoor rink right next to Kennedy Plaza. For your GPS, the address is 2 Kennedy Plaza in Providence, and their website its www.alexandanicitycenter.com. Also, check out the Bumper Cars on Ice!  Skating Hours are as follows:

HOURS OF OPERATION
–WEATHER PERMITTING
-SPECIAL HOURS FOR HOLIDAYS + EVENTS
MONDAY – FRIDAY 10:00AM – 10:00PM
4:00PM – 8:00PM shared ice skating + ice bumper cars
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 10:00AM – 10:00PM
10:00AM – 2:00PM shared ice skating + ice bumper cars

2.  Dennis M Lynch Arena has both public skate and public hockey available in their rink. And if you’re looking to join an adult hockey league, this is the place to go. This rink is located at 25 Andrew Ferland Way in Pawtucket. To learn more, go to www.bvsportscenter.com.

3.  The Cranston Veterans Memorial Ice Rink, this rink has some great adult and children’s hockey league options, and a number of different skating lessons as well, if you feel there’s some room for improvement. The rink is located at 900 Phenix Avenue in, of course, Cranston. To learn more, go to http://www.cvmrink.com.

4.  Washington Trust Community Skating Center in Westerly is just barely in Rhode Island–if you’ve got a good arm, you could throw a stone across the Connecticut border. It’s a good facility, though, and especially convenient for southern Rhode Islanders. It’s located at 61 Main Street in Westerly. Learn more here.

5.  The Boss Arena at the University of Rhode Island offers public skate, lessons, hockey, rentals and hosts parties or groups.  Located at One Keaney Rd., Kingston, RI 02881, this is the perfect place to skate!  Click here to learn more.