Jay Peak Resort
Jay, VT
10 Best Ice Skating Rinks in Vermont 2026 List
We list 24 ice skating rinks in Vermont. 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 24 ice rinks in Vermont, ranked the same way with filters and a map.
The list at a glance
- Ice Haus Arena Jay · 4.7
- C Douglas Cairns Arena South Burlington · 4.6
- Bombardier Park West Milton · 4.6
- Essex Junction Skating Essex Junction · 4.6
- Union Arena Woodstock · 4.6
- Wendell A. Barwood Arena White River Junction · 4.6
- Nelson Withington Skating Facility Brattleboro · 4.6
- Proctor Skating Rink Proctor · 4.7
- Jay Peak Resort Jay · 4.5
- Gutterson Fieldhouse Burlington · 4.5
The 10 best ice skating rinks in Vermont
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Ice Haus Arena
4.7 122 reviews Jay, VT
+1 802-988-2727 Visit website Photos (111)
Hours not listed. Confirm directly before you go.
Perfect for a reliably great skate, based on reviews.
Ice Haus Arena in Jay takes the top spot, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 122 reviews.
Ice Haus Arena is an indoor ice rink at Trailside Rd in Jay. Google reviewers give it 4.7 out of 5 across 122 reviews, rated higher than 83% of the rinks we list in Vermont.
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.
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C Douglas Cairns Arena
4.6 238 reviews South Burlington, VT
600 Swift St, South Burlington, VT, 05403
+1 802-658-5577 Visit website Photos (162)
Hours not listed. Confirm directly before you go.
Perfect for families with kids.
C Douglas Cairns Arena in South Burlington is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 238 reviews.
C Douglas Cairns Arena is an indoor ice rink at 600 Swift St in South Burlington. Google reviewers give it 4.6 out of 5 across 238 reviews, one of the three most-reviewed rinks we list in Vermont.
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 and being good for kids.
No opening hours are listed, so check the rink's schedule before you go.
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Bombardier Park West
4.6 210 reviews Milton, VT
+1 802-893-4922 Visit website Photos (130)
Hours: Mon-Sun Open 24 hours
Bombardier Park West in Milton rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 210 reviews.
Bombardier Park West is an ice rink at 20 Park Pl in Milton. Google reviewers give it 4.6 out of 5 across 210 reviews. 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.
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Essex Junction Skating
4.6 90 reviews Essex Junction, VT
2 Educational Dr, Essex Junction, VT, 05452
+1 802-857-7300 Visit website Photos (39)
Hours: Mon-Tue 9AM-5PM Wed-Fri Closed Sat-Sun 9AM-5PM
Essex Junction Skating in Essex Junction is another strong option, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 90 reviews.
Essex Junction Skating is an ice rink at 2 Educational Dr in Essex Junction. Google reviewers give it 4.6 out of 5 across 90 reviews. 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 4 days a week and shows Wednesday, Thursday and Friday as closed.
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Union Arena
4.6 71 reviews Woodstock, VT
80 Amsden Way, Woodstock, VT, 05091
+1 802-457-2500 Visit website Photos (68)
Hours: Mon-Sun 7AM-11PM
Perfect for hockey.
Union Arena in Woodstock is also worth a look, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 71 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey.
Union Arena is an indoor ice rink at 80 Amsden Way in Woodstock. Google reviewers give it 4.6 out of 5 across 71 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.
It lists opening hours on all seven days.
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Wendell A. Barwood Arena
4.6 56 reviews White River Junction, VT
431 Highland Ave, White River Junction, VT, 05001
+1 802-295-5036 Visit website Photos (21)
Hours not listed. Confirm directly before you go.
Perfect for hockey and trying curling.
Wendell A. Barwood Arena in White River Junction is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 56 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey and curling.
Wendell A. Barwood Arena is an indoor ice rink at 431 Highland Ave in White River Junction. Google reviewers give it 4.6 out of 5 across 56 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey and curling. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.
No opening hours are listed, so check the rink's schedule before you go.
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Nelson Withington Skating Facility
4.6 54 reviews Brattleboro, VT
61 Memorial Park Dr, Brattleboro, VT, 05301
+1 802-257-2311 Visit website Photos (33)
Hours not listed. Confirm directly before you go.
Temporarily closed on Google
Nelson Withington Skating Facility in Brattleboro rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 54 reviews.
Nelson Withington Skating Facility is an ice rink at 61 Memorial Park Dr in Brattleboro. Google reviewers give it 4.6 out of 5 across 54 reviews. 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.
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Proctor Skating Rink
4.7 19 reviews Proctor, VT
33 Olympus Rd, Proctor, VT, 05765
+1 802-459-2819 Visit website Photos (9)
Hours: Mon-Fri 3:30-10PM Sat-Sun 12-10PM
Proctor Skating Rink in Proctor is another strong option, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 19 reviews.
Proctor Skating Rink is an ice rink at 33 Olympus Rd in Proctor. Google reviewers give it 4.7 out of 5 across 19 reviews, rated higher than 83% of the rinks we list in Vermont.
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.
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Jay Peak Resort
4.5 4,236 reviews Jay, VT
830 Jay Peak Rd, Jay, VT, 05859
+1 802-988-2611 Visit website Photos (9,968)
Hours not listed. Confirm directly before you go.
Jay Peak Resort in Jay is also worth a look, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 4,236 reviews.
Jay Peak Resort is an indoor ice rink at 830 Jay Peak Rd in Jay. Google reviewers give it 4.5 out of 5 across 4,236 reviews, the most-reviewed rink we list in Vermont. 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: "Ideal for skiing, this mountainside resort also offers eateries, an indoor waterpark & golf course."
No opening hours are listed, so check the rink's schedule before you go.
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Gutterson Fieldhouse
4.5 239 reviews Burlington, VT
147 Spear St, Burlington, VT, 05405
+1 802-656-3074 Visit website Photos (339)
Hours: Mon-Fri 8AM-8PM Sat-Sun Open 24 hours
Gutterson Fieldhouse in Burlington is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 239 reviews.
Gutterson Fieldhouse is an indoor ice rink at 147 Spear St in Burlington. Google reviewers give it 4.5 out of 5 across 239 reviews, one of the three most-reviewed rinks we list in Vermont.
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.
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 Vermont?
Ice Haus Arena in Jay ranks first, with a 4.7 Google rating from 122 reviews.
How many ice skating rinks are there in Vermont?
We list 24 in 22 cities across Vermont. This post covers the top 10; the full list is on our Vermont page.
Which of these are open on Sundays?
5 of the 10 list Sunday hours on Google: Bombardier Park West, Essex Junction Skating, Union Arena and Proctor Skating 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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