Public Skating Rinks in Connecticut

Although the majority of ice time at skating rinks is typically devoted to classes and private lessons, many Connecticut rinks host public ice time during which anyone can use the skating facilities. A small fee is generally required in order to skate during public ice time, and ice skate rentals are usually available.

  1. Stamford Twin Rinks

    • Stamford Twin Rinks, in Stamford, Connecticut, holds public ice time on Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. and on Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. There are several weekends throughout the year, all listed on the Stamford Twin Rinks website, when public skate is not offered. Admission rates for public skating vary by age. As reported in 2010, the rate for individuals older than six is $8 a session; for children under the age of six, the rate is $6. Rental skates are $4 per pair per session, as reported in 2010.

      Stamford Twin Rinks

      1063 Hope Street

      Stamford, CT 06907

      203-968-9000

      stamfordtwinrinks.com

    International Skating Center of Connecticut

    • Located in Simsbury, Connecticut, the International Skating Center of Connecticut includes a full public skating schedule on its website. Public skating times and days are subject to change, but are listed as of 2010 as being on Saturdays from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and on Sundays from 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Admission rates, also subject to change, are $5 for Simsbury residents and $7 for non-Simsbury residents, as reported in 2010. Skate rentals cost $3 per pair per session, as of 2010. In order to qualify for the resident rate, skaters must present a valid ID which states their Simsbury residence.

      International Skating Center of Connecticut

      1375 Hopmeadow St

      Simsbury, CT 06070

      860-651-5400

      isccskate.com

    The Darien Ice Rink

    • The ice skating rink in Darien, Connecticut, appropriately named The Darien Ice Rink, hosts public ice time most weekdays from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. A full schedule, including days on which there is no public skating allowed, is available on the rink's website. Public skating is also available between the months of July and August every Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. The admission fee for adults is $7, as reported in 2010. Also reported in 2010, admission to public skate for senior citizens costs $5 and children under the age of 12 must pay $6. Skate rentals cost $4 per pair per session, as reported in 2010.

      The Darien Ice Rink

      55 Old Kings Highway North

      Darien, CT 06820

      203-655-8251

      darienicerink.com