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10 Best Ice Skating Rinks in New York 2026 List

By the Ice Skating Near You Editorial Team 8 min read

We list 149 ice skating rinks in New York. These are the 10 with the strongest Google ratings once review volume is taken into account, so a rink with hundreds of consistent reviews outranks one with a handful of perfect scores.

Every entry shows the hours, address, phone number and website from the rink's own Google listing as of October 8, 2026.

Want every option, not just the top 10? See all 149 ice rinks in New York, ranked the same way with filters and a map.

The list at a glance

  1. Herb Brooks Arena Lake Placid · 4.8
  2. Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza Buffalo · 4.7
  3. Peconic Ice Rinks Calverton · 4.7
  4. L.I.C. - ICE Long Island City · 4.8
  5. East Aurora Classic Rink East Aurora · 4.7
  6. Tuttle North Ice Arena Brockport · 4.7
  7. Whiteface Lodge Lake Placid · 4.6
  8. Cornerstone CFCU Arena Lockport · 4.6
  9. Empire State Plaza Ice Rink Albany · 4.6
  10. North Buffalo Ice Rink Buffalo · 4.6

The 10 best ice skating rinks in New York

  1. Herb Brooks Arena

    4.8 182 reviews Lake Placid, NY

    2634 Main St, Lake Placid, NY, 12946

    +1 518-523-1655 Visit website Photos (484)

    Hours: Mon-Sun 9:30AM-5PM

    Perfect for a reliably great skate, based on reviews.

    Herb Brooks Arena in Lake Placid takes the top spot, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 182 reviews.

    Herb Brooks Arena is an indoor ice rink at 2634 Main St in Lake Placid. Google reviewers give it 4.8 out of 5 across 182 reviews, rated higher than 94% of the rinks we list in New York.

    Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    It lists opening hours on all seven days.

    IndoorAccessible

  2. Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza

    4.7 239 reviews Buffalo, NY

    20 Fountain Plz, Buffalo, NY, 14203

    +1 716-856-3150 Visit website Photos (103)

    Hours not listed. Confirm directly before you go.

    Temporarily closed on Google

    Perfect for a reliably great skate, based on reviews.

    Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza in Buffalo is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 239 reviews.

    Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza is an ice rink at 20 Fountain Plz in Buffalo. Google reviewers give it 4.7 out of 5 across 239 reviews, rated higher than 89% of the rinks we list in New York.

    Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    No opening hours are listed, so check the rink's schedule before you go. Google currently marks it as temporarily closed, which is common for seasonal rinks outside their season.

    Accessible

  3. Peconic Ice Rinks

    4.7 123 reviews Calverton, NY

    Peconic Ice Rinks, 5789 Middle Country Rd, Calverton, NY, 11933

    +1 631-953-6300 Visit website Photos (84)

    Hours: Mon-Sun 6AM-12AM

    Perfect for hockey.

    Peconic Ice Rinks in Calverton rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 123 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey.

    Peconic Ice Rinks is an ice rink at Peconic Ice Rinks, 5789 Middle Country Rd in Calverton. Google reviewers give it 4.7 out of 5 across 123 reviews, rated higher than 89% of the rinks we list in New York. Its listing mentions hockey. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    It lists opening hours on all seven days.

    HockeyAccessible

  4. L.I.C. - ICE

    4.8 42 reviews Long Island City, NY

    10-12 46th Rd, Long Island City, NY, 11101

    +1 718-707-0015 Visit website Photos (5)

    Hours: Mon-Sun 7AM-10PM

    L.I.C. - ICE in Long Island City is another strong option, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 42 reviews.

    L.I.C. - ICE is an ice rink at 10-12 46th Rd in Long Island City. Google reviewers give it 4.8 out of 5 across 42 reviews, rated higher than 94% of the rinks we list in New York.

    Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions.

    It lists opening hours on all seven days.

  5. East Aurora Classic Rink

    4.7 105 reviews East Aurora, NY

    41 Riley St, East Aurora, NY, 14052

    +1 716-805-7582 Visit website Photos (74)

    Hours: Mon-Thu 4:30-8PM Fri 5:30-10PM Sat 12-10PM Sun 12-8PM

    Perfect for a reliably great skate, based on reviews.

    East Aurora Classic Rink in East Aurora is also worth a look, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 105 reviews.

    East Aurora Classic Rink is an ice rink at 41 Riley St in East Aurora. Google reviewers give it 4.7 out of 5 across 105 reviews, rated higher than 89% of the rinks we list in New York.

    Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    It lists opening hours on all seven days.

    Accessible

  6. Tuttle North Ice Arena

    4.7 59 reviews Brockport, NY

    Street address not listed

    Phone not listed Visit website Photos (38)

    Hours: Mon-Fri 7AM-3PM Sat-Sun Closed

    Tuttle North Ice Arena in Brockport is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 59 reviews.

    Tuttle North Ice Arena is an indoor ice rink in Brockport, NY. Google reviewers give it 4.7 out of 5 across 59 reviews, rated higher than 89% of the rinks we list in New York.

    Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    It lists hours on 5 days a week and shows Saturday and Sunday as closed.

    IndoorAccessible

  7. Whiteface Lodge

    4.6 1,206 reviews Lake Placid, NY

    7 Whiteface Inn Ln, Lake Placid, NY, 12946

    +1 888-582-0505 Visit website Photos (3,011)

    Hours not listed. Confirm directly before you go.

    Whiteface Lodge in Lake Placid rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,206 reviews.

    Whiteface Lodge is an ice rink at 7 Whiteface Inn Ln in Lake Placid. Google reviewers give it 4.6 out of 5 across 1,206 reviews, rated higher than 77% of the rinks we list in New York.

    Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions.

    In its own words: "Traditional lodge with posh suites plus a movie theater, pool, ice skating & private beach access."

    No opening hours are listed, so check the rink's schedule before you go.

  8. Cornerstone CFCU Arena

    4.6 667 reviews Lockport, NY

    1 Grigg Lewis Wy, Lockport, NY, 14094

    +1 716-438-7698 Visit website Photos (530)

    Hours: Mon-Fri 9AM-10PM Sat-Sun 7AM-10PM

    Cornerstone CFCU Arena in Lockport is another strong option, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 667 reviews.

    Cornerstone CFCU Arena is an indoor ice rink at 1 Grigg Lewis Wy in Lockport. Google reviewers give it 4.6 out of 5 across 667 reviews, rated higher than 77% of the rinks we list in New York.

    Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    It lists opening hours on all seven days.

    IndoorAccessible

  9. Empire State Plaza Ice Rink

    4.6 355 reviews Albany, NY

    Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY, 12210

    +1 518-473-6299 Visit website Photos (501)

    Hours: Mon Closed Tue-Fri 10AM-1:30PM / 2:30-6PM Sat-Sun 10AM-12PM / 1-3PM / 4-6PM

    Empire State Plaza Ice Rink in Albany is also worth a look, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 355 reviews.

    Empire State Plaza Ice Rink is an ice rink at Empire State Plaza in Albany. Google reviewers give it 4.6 out of 5 across 355 reviews, rated higher than 77% of the rinks we list in New York.

    Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    It lists hours on 6 days a week and shows Monday as closed.

    Accessible

  10. North Buffalo Ice Rink

    4.6 312 reviews Buffalo, NY

    156 Tacoma Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14216

    +1 716-873-8481 Visit website Photos (170)

    Hours: Mon 11AM-1PM Tue-Wed 4:30-6PM Thu 11AM-1PM Fri 7-9PM Sat 5:30-6:30PM Sun 7-9PM

    North Buffalo Ice Rink in Buffalo is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 312 reviews.

    North Buffalo Ice Rink is an ice rink at 156 Tacoma Ave in Buffalo. Google reviewers give it 4.6 out of 5 across 312 reviews, rated higher than 77% of the rinks we list in New York.

    Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    It lists opening hours on all seven days.

    Accessible

How we ranked them

Each rink's position comes from its Google rating, weighted by how many reviews sit behind it. A 4.7 from several hundred skaters is a steadier signal than a 5.0 from three, so it ranks higher. Rinks with no rating at all come last.

The list covers public ice venues of every kind: indoor arenas, outdoor and seasonal rinks, and community rinks. Clubs, coaches and rink service companies are left out. Nobody pays to be listed or ranked.

Before you go

Rinks share their ice between public skating, hockey, figure skating and lessons, so a rink can be open all day with only a few hours of public skate. Check the session calendar on the rink's website or call ahead, especially on holidays and school breaks.

New to the ice? Read how to ice skate for the first time, what to wear and how skates should fit.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best place for ice skating rinks in New York?

Herb Brooks Arena in Lake Placid ranks first, with a 4.8 Google rating from 182 reviews.

How many ice skating rinks are there in New York?

We list 149 in 104 cities across New York. This post covers the top 10; the full list is on our New York page.

Which of these are open on Sundays?

7 of the 10 list Sunday hours on Google: Herb Brooks Arena, Peconic Ice Rinks, L.I.C. - ICE and East Aurora Classic Rink and others. Public session times inside those hours vary, so check each rink's schedule.

How did you rank these?

By Google rating weighted by review volume, as of October 8, 2026. A rink with hundreds of consistent reviews outranks one with a few perfect scores. No rink pays to be listed or ranked.

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