Ice Skating in Lake George: Popular Outdoor & Indoor Skating Rinks
Ice skating is a classic winter pastime for all ages! Discover where to go ice skating in Lake George outdoors or in, including a brand new skating rink for the 2024/2025 winter season.
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Please note: Outdoor rinks are weather dependent and indoor rinks sometimes close for maintenance, or other reasons. It's always best to check ahead with individual places for the latest info.
Go Ice Skating in the Great Outdoors
Lake George
Beach Road Skating Rink
There is a new synthetic ice skating rink in the Beach Road parking lot in Lake George! The synthetic ice means you don't need to rely on the weather in order to skate. Skate rentals are available here at $5.
The Lake Itself
The frozen surface of Lake George beckons, where you can glide along the ice, enjoy the brisk winter weather, and take in the beauty of the Adirondacks. Ice in and ice out dates vary depending on the weather, as does the safety and thickness of the ice.
Gurney Lane Recreation Area
Gurney Lane Recreation Area offers ice skating during the winter months. The facility's bath house acts as a warming hut on weekends. Both ice skating and sledding is open 10am to 4pm on weekends and during school recesses. The cost is free.
Call during park hours to confirm: 518.745.4481 or the department office at 518.761.8216.
Crandall Park
Crandall Park in Glens Falls has an outdoor skating rink that is open daily, weather permitting. This is a lighted outdoor skating rink, and the cost to ice skate is free.
Warrensburg Recreation Field
The Warrensburg Recreation Field is a popular choice for anyone interested in a free outdoor ice skating rink in the Lake George area. This is a carry-in/carry-out outdoor facility, and the ice skating rink is usually open during the winter season. However, ice skating is subject to weather and other conditions.
Dynamite Hill Rec Center
In Chestertown, the Dynamite Hill Rec Center is home to an outdoor and covered skating rink throughout the winter season. A warming hut is typically available, and the cost to ice skate is free. Bring your own skates, and be aware that the rink occasionally closes for maintenance.
A Note On Safety for Lake or Pond Skating
While ice skating outdoors on a lake or pond can be a magical experience, especially on Lake George with the mountains surrounding you, safety needs to come first.
Natural ice is unpredictable and can vary in thickness, even in the same area. It is absolutely crucial to check conditions before heading out.
The ice should be at least 4 inches thick for skating. Avoid areas with flowing water, including near bubblers that you can see by docks on Lake George.
Pay attention to local advisories and the weather, as warming temperatures or snow cover can weaken ice, and always skate with others.
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Find Indoor Ice Skating Rinks
Cool Insuring Arena
Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls typically offers public skating on most Thursdays between October and April from 2:00PM - 4:00PM. The cost is $5 per skater. To verify that open skating is available on the date you're interested in going, call 518.798.0366.
Glens Falls Recreation Center
The Glens Falls Recreation Center offers free public skating during certain dates and times (limited rentals available). Call 518.761.3855 to confirm the schedule and receive the most recent updates, or check at cityofglensfalls.com.
Saratoga Springs Ice Rink
In Saratoga Springs, there is an indoor ice skating rink on Weibel Avenue. This rink is typically open for public skating from July through March during specific dates and times. Rentals are available. Call 518.583.3462 for more information.
You can see the current skating schedule here: https://www.saratoga-springs.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Saratoga-Springs-Ice-Rinks-23
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