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.
Also note: We are waiting on info on the free ice skating rink in Lake George that we enjoyed last season. Stay tuned!
Ice Skating Around Lake George: Frozen Lake & Ponds
Lake George
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.
Feel free to enter the lake at Shepard's Park Beach or Million Dollar Beach at the southern basin. Note, that there are no scheduled operating hours, and you are skating at your own risk.
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.
This rink is typically open from dawn to dusk, weather permitting. When the lights are on, the rink is accessible until 10pm.
You can access Crandall Park via Fire Road or Glen Street/Route 9 - the Glen Street/Route 9 entrance will bring you right to the pond.
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.
This ice skating rink is typically open during the day up until 9pm. Follow the Town of Warrensburg NY - Warren County on Facebook, where they have announced updates on the ice rink in the past.
The Warrensburg Recreation Field is located on Library Avenue in Warrensburg.
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.
The ice skating rink is typically open daily, weather permitting, unless it is closed for maintenance. Follow Dynamite Hill Recreation Area on Facebook to stay updated.
Find Dynamite Hill Recreation Area on Dynamite Hill Road in Chestertown.
Rink Next to Bolton Fire Department
There is a rink next to the Bolton Fire Department, maintained by the Town of Bolton, Bolton Central School District, and Bolton Fire Department. Must bring your own skates.
Follow the Bolton Landing Chamber of Commerce on Facebook to stay updated on ice skating updates for this rink.
The Bolton Volunteer Fire Department is located at 5003 Lake Shore Drive, Bolton Landing, with the rink next to it.
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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Ice Skating Near Lake George: Indoor Rinks
Harding Mazzotti Arena
The Harding Mazzotti 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.
The arena is located at 1 Civic Center Plaza, Glens Falls, NY 12801.
Glens Falls Recreation Center
The Glens Falls Recreation Center offers free public skating during certain dates and times (limited rentals available). This information changes and is available here: https://www.cityofglensfallsny.gov/25/Recreation-Department
Call 518.761.3855 to confirm the schedule and receive the most recent updates.
The Glens Falls Recreation Center is located on Fire Road in Glens Falls, near Crandall Park and the Glens Falls YMCA.
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. You can see the current skating schedule here: https://www.saratoga-springs.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Saratoga-Springs-Ice-Rinks-23
Rentals are available. Call 518.583.3462 for more information.
The Saratoga Springs Ice Rink is located at 30 Weibel Avenue in Saratoga Springs.
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