BRICK, NJ – Ice skating, a beloved winter tradition, finds its charm in New Jersey with a plethora of rinks offering unique experiences. From the Ice Palace in Brick to the Flyers Training Center in Voorhees, enthusiasts have a variety of options.
The Ice Palace, located at 197 Chambersbridge Road, stands out as Ocean County’s prime facility. It offers affordable skating opportunities for all ages, with adult tickets at $10 and children 11 and under at $8. Skate rental is a nominal $5.
In Voorhees, the Flyers Training Center, a practice ground for NHL teams, extends its facility for public use. Its offerings include a $50 Skate Pass for five sessions and a 10% AAA discount. Voorhees residents enjoy free weekend sessions, and military personnel receive a 20% discount.
The American Dream Mall’s NHL-sized rink, Skylands Ice World in Stockholm, and the Red Bank Armory, a converted military training facility, each offer unique skating experiences. The Rink at American Dream even hosts a Skate with Santa event.
Vintner Wonderland at Renault Winery, Ice at Pier Village in Long Branch, and the eco-friendly synthetic rink in Princeton’s Palmer Square provide a festive ambiance. Flemington Ice Arena’s Skate with Santa, Newport Skates in Jersey City, and WinterFest Ice Rink at Cooper River in Cherry Hill further diversify the options.
Igloo Ice Rink in Mount Laurel and Hollydell Ice Arena in Sewell are notable mentions, as is the Mercer County Skating Center, an open-air rink operational since 1975.
Toms River offers indoor and outdoor rinks at the township run Winding River Skating Center.
The state also boasts several honorable mentions including Bridgewater Sports Arena, Ice House in Hackensack, and Ice Land Skating Center in Hamilton, among others. This comprehensive guide to New Jersey’s ice skating rinks offers ample choice for winter fun and activity.