The first day of winter is right around the corner, and many Long Island parents are looking for fun things to do with their kids. Ice Skating is a classic activity for the winter season that is affordable, fun, and keeps you and your family active in the colder weather. Your Local Kids has put together a list of the top ice skating locations on Long Island in order to make it easy for you to find an ice rink near home.
Ice Skating in Nassau County
- Twin Rinks at Eisenhower Park (516) 441-0070
200 Merrick Avenue – East Meadow, NY 11554
- Andrew Stergiopoulos Ice Rink (516) 487-2975
65 Arrandale Avenue – Great Neck, NY 11024
- Iceland Long Island (516) 746-1100
3345 Hillside Avenue – New Hyde Park, NY 11040
- Newbridge Arena (516) 783-6181
2600 Newbridge Road – Bellmore, NY 11710
- Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center (516) 797-4128
1001 Stewart Avenue – Bethpage, NY 11714
- Port Washington Skating Center (516) 484-6800
70 Seaview Avenue – Port Washington, NY 11050
- Long Beach Municipal Ice Arena (516) 705-7385
150 West Bay Drive – Long Beach, NY 11561
- Freeport Ice Rink (516) 377-2314
130 East Merrick Road – Freeport, NY 11520
- Bayville Winter Wonderland (516) 628-8697
8 Bayville Avenue – Bayville, NY 11709
Ice Skating in Suffolk County
- Superior Ice Rink (631) 269-3900
270 Indian Head Road – Kings Park, NY 11754
- The Rinx at Harborfront Park (631) 403-4357
101-A East Broadway – Port Jefferson, NY 11777
- Dix Hills Ice Skating Rink (631) 462-5883
575 Vanderbilt Parkway – Dix Hills, NY 11746
- Greenport Ice Skating Rink (631) 477-1133
Mitchell Park – Front Street, Greenport NY 11944
- Ice Skating at the Arches (631) 940-9750
455 Commack Road – Deer Park, NY 11729
- Southampton Ice Rink (631) 283-2158
668 County Rd. 39 – Southampton, NY 11968
Always be sure to call ahead to confirm hours and pricing before heading to the ice rink. It may help to inquire about lessons if anyone in your family is just beginning to skate. Many rinks offer private and group lessons for both children and adults.