WEST WINDSOR — Mercer County’s public ice skating center offers a fun, affordable activity for people of all ages. Located at Mercer County Park, the Skating Center is open to the public seven days a week during the operating season, which runs from Nov. 1, 2021 to March 11, 2022.
“Generations of Mercer County residents have enjoyed our Skating Center, which continues to grow in popularity,” said Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes. “Ice skating is a great way for everyone in the family to stay active during the cold winter months.” The Skating Center has a full snack bar, a fireplace, lounge area and dining tables. Vending machines, skate rentals, a skate-sharpening service and lockers also are on site. The center offers general public skating sessions, skating lessons, birthday parties and ice time for hockey. Group rates and private party rentals are available as well. The wearing of face masks is strongly encouraged in the lounge area.
General public skating hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Fridays, 7:45 to 9:45 p.m.; Saturdays, 1 to 3:30 p.m., 5 to 7 p.m. and 7:45 to 9:45 p.m.; and Sundays, 1 to 3:30 p.m. Senior Skate (62 and older) is offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 to 10 a.m. Adult Only Skate (21 and older) is offered Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 to 10 a.m. Ticket prices are: adults, $8; juniors (11 and under), $6; and seniors, $6. Skates can be rented for $4 per pair. Frequent skater passes and season passes also are available.
Lesson programs for adults and children ages 5 and older will be held on Thursdays from 6 to 8:30 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to noon. The lesson programs run for five weeks with rolling admission. Lesson prices are: adults, $70; juniors, $70. A private lesson for one person for 20 minutes is $22. A semi-private lesson for two people for 20 minutes is $26. For more information on group lessons, please visit: https://www.mercerskatingschool.com/
To obtain a complete public skating schedule, directions or more information, visit www.mercercountyparks.org or call the Skating Center at (609) 371-1766.