Providence, Rhode Island Ice Rink

Providence offers a number of fun ways to beat the winter cold. Winter sports are a great way to get outside and burn some calories, plus skating really warms you up. Skating at the Greater Kennedy Center always makes for a fun winter activity. Due to the affordability and fantastic city location, I try to visit this rink at least a few times each season. This is a decent sized rink (twice the size of Rockefeller Center in New York!). This Providence Ice Rink is one of my favorites because it is never overly crowded!

It is so nice to skate without attempting to push your way through a bunch of people like you are playing a game of Tetris (as compared to the overly crowded Frog Pond Rink in Boston). Most of the time, this rinks stays enjoyable quiet. Thus, it is a great place to take a date or practice your skating skills minus a bunch of kids and hockey players.

Fun pop music in the background, great city views of Providence, and close proximity to Providence Place Mall make The Providence Rink the perfect destination for a couple’s night out. Ice skating is a great way to get a cardio workout in during the winter months. It’s one of the best cardio workouts, not to mention a welcome break from the monotony of using the cardio machines at the gym.

Pricing/Location

I recommend checking out this under the radar Providence ice skating rink if you live in the area or are planning on vacationing near Providence. Admission is $7 and skate rentals are $7. To save a few bucks, bring your own skates and just pay admission. The season normally runs from late November – late March. Be sure to check the website to keep updated on current pricing/hours.

Different promotions (typically $2 off per session) are offered such as college discount nights, after work (4-6pm), and lunchtime specials. For beginner skaters, lessons are available. The six week lessons cost $90 or $15 per session. Whether you are novice or intermediate skater, you are sure to have a great time ice skating in Providence!

Bank of America City Center
2 Kennedy Plaza
Providence, Rhode Island 02903

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