Ice Skating Rinks in Western MA

Posted on January 3, 2017 By Hilltown Families

Where are outdoor ice skating rinks in Western Massachusetts?

Outdoor rinks, often set up by a town recreation department, are dependent on weather conditions. Here is a short list of outdoor rinks worth researching to see if they are being maintained this year:

Blandford: Watson Park on Main Street
Conway: Ball Park
Florence: Florence Civic Center Outdoor Ice Skating
Goshen: DAR State Park Outdoor Ice Skating
Greenfield: Beacon Field Outdoor Ice Skating Rink
Holyoke: Community Field Outdoor Ice Skating
Williamsburg: Burgy Ice Rink

Photograph of a young child ice skating on a winter pond.

Where are indoor ice skating rinks in Western Massachusetts?
Find an indoor ice skating rink and get out on the ice for a winter activity that’s good for both your body and spirit! Call for open skate times and to inquire about rentals and costs.

Amherst: Mullins Memorial Center.
Chicopee: Olympia Ice Skating Arena.
Easthampton: Lossone Rink at Williston Northampton School.
Greenfield: Collins/Moylan Skating Rink.
Holyoke: Fitzpatrick Arena.
North Adams: Peter W. Foote Vietnam Veterans Memorial Skating Rink
Pittsfield: Pittsfield Boys & Girls Club Skating Arena.
Springfield: Smead Ice Arena.
Westfield: Amelia Park Arena & Garden.

Where are adaptive ice skating rinks in Western Massachusetts?

During the winter months, the Massachusetts’ Department of Conservation and Recreation offers a Universal Access Program in the state’s parks providing adaptive ice skating to Western Massachusetts families. Open to individuals with disabilities and their families and/or friends, these events offer free access to adaptive technology (including sleds and walkers) and instruction for people of all abilities.

Are there more resources of ice skating in Western Massachusetts?

Download Hilltown Families Jan/Feb edition of Learning Ahead: Cultural Itinerary for Western Massachusetts for more places to ski, skate and snowshoe in Western MA.
For current outdoor rink conditions, check out the Facebook group, Western Mass Ice Skaters. Photography of outdoor ice hockey stick and a pair of players.