When the weather turns chilly, head to a local ice skating rink on Long Island for some fun and exercise. Even if you’ve never experienced the freedom of gliding on the ice, you’ll be able to learn with a little practice, and if you’re an experienced skater, you can enjoy improving your skills. Our real estate agents recommend trying out the following ice skating hot spots on Long Island.
- Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center – Bethpage Community Park, 1001 Stewart Ave., Bethpage, NY 11714
Whatever your age or ability is, you’ll find a class that’s right for you at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center. You’ll learn the fundamentals of ice skating from experienced and qualified professionals who make learning fun for everyone. Figure skating and ice hockey lessons are also offered at the center, which you’ll find near Oyster Bay homes for sale. And if you’d like to skate on your own without any instruction, affordable public ice times are available daily except for holidays and days when special events are scheduled. - Port Washington Skating Center – 70 Seaview Blvd., Port Washington, NY 11050
Open since 1994, Port Washington Skating Center has had people who hit the ice there as kids grow up and bring in the next generation of skaters. Located just around the corner from Port Washington homes for sale, the center offers public ice skating time five days a week, or you can get your family or another group together and reserve time on the ice. Ice skating and ice hockey lessons are available for a wide range of ages and experience levels, and you can also book the rink for a fun birthday party. - Andrew Stergiopoulos Ice Rink – 65 Arrandale Ave., Great Neck, NY 11024
Andrew Stergiopoulos Ice Rink, located close to Great Neck homes for sale, has public ice time scheduled daily. If you find that you or your family return to the rink multiple times, consider buying a 10-session or season pass for yourself or the entire family. To help you sharpen your skills, take private or group lessons at the rink. Lessons are available for kids as young as three to help them get acclimated to the ice and continue to include older kids and adults. - Iceland Long Island Ice Skating Rink – 3345 Hillside Ave., New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Iceland Long Island Ice Skating Rink is a great location to skate on your own, learn the basics, or take your skating to the next level. It’s home of the Metropolitan Figure Skating Club, Long Island’s oldest, which you’re welcome to join as you become more proficient on the ice. Private lessons are offered, and if you or someone in your family is into hockey, you can take lessons, sign up for clinics, or participate in puck shootouts. - Christopher Marley Ice Rink – 500 Searingtown Road, Roslyn, NY 11576
You’ll find Christopher Marley Ice Rink in the park of the same name, which is well worth a visit on its own. Situated near Roslyn homes for sale, it’s set on 98 acres and includes nice hiking trails, tennis courts, a newly renovated playground, and an ice rink. Skate on any day you’d like except for Thursdays when it’s puck shoot only. To save money, buy a leisure pass for discounts or a season pass.
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