Maine transforms into a winter wonderland and offers a wide range of outdoor activities for residents and visitors alike. Among these cherished winter traditions is ice skating. Ice skating in Maine isn’t just an activity; it’s an experience. Imagine gliding across a frozen pond surrounded by towering evergreens dusted with snow or enjoying the festive ambiance of an outdoor rink covered with twinkling lights. For those seeking a more structured environment, Maine’s indoor skating arenas provide a warm, welcoming space to practice your skills or simply have fun with friends and family.
Whether you're a seasoned skater perfecting your form or a beginner taking your first steps on the ice, there’s something truly magical about lacing up your skates and venturing out onto the glistening surface. Ice skating offers a chance to connect with nature, soak in Maine’s breathtaking winter scenery, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Below is your guide to some of the best ice skating spots in the state.
Aroostook County:
Stockholm Landing and Trails Ice Rink
Stockholm
Free entry, no rentals
The parking area is located across Main Street from the American Legion in Stockholm Maine.
https://www.facebook.com/stockholmlandingandtrails/
Presque Isle Recreation Department Riverside Park Rink
Presque Isle
Check their Facebook page for hours https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057393252669
The Caribou Parks and Recreation Department Wellness Center Rink
Bennett Drive, Caribou
Free admission, no rentals. Call 207.493.4224 for more information
The Town of Fort Kent Recreation and Parks outdoor skating rink at Jalbert Park.
Fort Kent
Free admission, no rentals
The schedule will be posted on their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067542742982
Maine’s Lakes & Mountains:
Bethel Community Ice Rink
12 Philbrook St, Bethel
Free admission, no rentals. Skate trainers available
Updates and hours on the Bethel Ice Rink Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/1082312322527819/
Bridgton Recreation Ice Rink
28 N. High St, Bridgton
Free admission, limited free rentals available. Warming room available.
Hours are updated on Bridgton Recreation Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/BridgtonRecreation/
Haley Pond Park Ice Rink, Rangeley
Free admission. Rangeley Adventure Company, along with the Rangeley Skating Club, provides free skates for visitors. Warming hut available.
https://www.rangeleymaine.com/rangeley-region-on-ice/
Sugarloaf Outdoor Center Ice Rink, 3001 Outdoor Center Rd, Carrabasset Valley
Located at the Sugarloaf Outdoor Center our NHL-sized ice skating rink typically opens mid-December through mid-March. A full line-up of ice skate rentals are available for both children and adults.
Pricing:
Ages 5 & under, Super Senior 80+ Rink Pass: $5 Skate Rentals: $5
Ages 6+ & College Students) Rink Pass: $12 Skate Rentals: $12
Full ice schedule at https://www.sugarloaf.com/winter-activities/ice-skating
Rumford Parks & Recreation Outdoor Skating Rink
635 Waldo St, Rumford
Free admission. No rentals. Warming hut available
https://rumfordme.org/skating-shack-hours-rumford-parks-and-recreation-department/
Bruce Memorial Ice Skating Rink
58 Cottage St, Norway
Up to date info on Town of Norway Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/norway.maine
“This season we plan to run the warming hut M/T/T/F 2-7pm and Saturday Sunday 10-5pm. Skate rentals are free when the warming hut is open. With your own skates the rink is open dawn to dusk unless posted closed”
The Maine Beaches:
The Waterhouse Center, 55 Main St, Kennebunk.
Free admission. No rentals.
https://www.kennebunkmaine.us/595/Ice-Rink
The West Brook Skating Rink, 1 Columbus Way, Biddeford.
Updated hours on their Facebook page.
Free and open to the public, and accepts donations. Free rentals available as well as a snack bar. https://www.facebook.com/BiddefordWSR/
Greater Portland & Casco Bay:
Pineland Farms Outdoor Center Ice Rink, 25 Campus Drive, New Gloucester
Free admission. No rentals. Warm up by the fire or stop in at their Welcome Center where you can warm up with a hot drink, enjoy great views of Mt. Washington and peruse the extensive inventory of Maine-made products.
Hours:https://pinelandfarms.org/recreation/winter/skating/
Lee Twombly Pond, Falmouth, 207-781-4200
Free admission. No rentals. Warming hut available.
Hours: early December through late February, weather permitting, from 10 AM until 8 PM for public skating.
https://familyice.org/lee-twombly-pond/
Blake Skating Pond, Yarmouth, 207-846-2406 https://www.yarmouthcommunityservices.org/orland-blake-skating-pond
No rentals
When the pond is open, the hours are 7am-11pm. Lights will be on, as long as the pond is open for use. Warming hut available.
Thompson's Point Portland https://www.thompsonspointrink.com/iceschedule
Rentals and warming hut available.
Skate Admission Age 5* & up: $12
Skate Rentals: $6
Ticket sales begin each week on Sundays at 5pm for the following week.
Please note that ice conditions change frequently. For most up-to-date information including schedule changes, closures or cancellations, please visit the Thompson’s Point Rink Instagram page. The ice schedule changes on a weekly basis and is subject to change.
Goddards Pond, Bath https://www.cityofbathmaine.gov/GoddardsPondIceSkating
Free admission, Skate sharpening ($5) & Free Seasonal Ice Skate Loaner Program available at the Bath Parks & Recreation Department (4 Sheridan Road, Bath)
Pond lit from 4-9pm. Warming Hut hours 4-8pm weekdays, 12-8pm weekends
Conditions updated on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100034857383152
Scarborough Ice Rink, Scarborough Skating Ponds - Scarborough, Town of
Free admission. No rentals.
Hours:
(Pending ice conditions, maintenance and snow removal)
Monday – Friday: 2:00 to 9:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday: 8:00 am to 9:00 pm
The Maine Highlands:
Millinocket Lake Rink
Free admission. Hours: sunrise to sunset. No rentals.
Millinocket Ice Rink
Millinocket Recreation Complex
Free rentals.
The rink is open Wednesday through Friday 4pm to 8pm for free skate. On the weekends, we are open from 12pm to 8pm - 12pm to 2pm specifically for stick and puck, and the remainder for free skate until 8pm.
https://www.facebook.com/millinocketmaine
Lincoln Recreation Department
Free admission.Some skates are available to sign out at no cost
Hours on their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LincolnParksAndRecreation
DownEast Acadia:
Northeast Harbor Skating Rink
Northeast Harbor, ME
Free admission. No rentals.
See social media for hours, events, clinics & more.
https://www.facebook.com/p/Northeast-Harbor-Skating-Rink-100088589063633/
Woodlawn Museum Pond
Free admission. No rentals. Dawn to dusk.
https://www.facebook.com/woodlawnellsworth
Maine’s MidCoast & Islands:
Topsham Parks & Rec, Foreside Field
Free admission. No rentals.
https://www.topshammaine.com/index.asp?SEC=DA3F25AD-D9AE-44FF-966E-473D9C0D5A19
Lishness Hockey Rink,
Pine Tree Road Brunswick
Free admission. Hours: dawn to dusk. No rentals
https://www.brunswickme.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Lishness-Hockey-Rink-46
Goddards Pond Ice Skating, Bath
Lit daily 4p- 9p
Warming Hut hours 4p - 8p weekdays, 12p-8p weekends
Limited concessions, bathrooms, music, Pond hockey goals, and ice skate trainers available.
Skate sharpening ($5) & Free Seasonal Ice Skate Loaner Program available at the Bath Parks & Recreation Department (4 Sheridan Road, Bath)
https://www.cityofbathmaine.gov/GoddardsPondIceSkating
Oak Point Farm, Boothbay
Ice skating on the pond.
Free admission. No rentals.
https://bbrlt.org/preserves/oak-point-farm/
Kennebec Valley
Johnson Pond Colby College
Waterville
Free admission. No rentals.
Skowhegan Community Center
39 Poulin Dr, Skowhegan, ME 04976
Free admission. Free rentals, training gliders, and warming room available during community center hours.
Oakland
Located next to the Ice Cream Shoppe on Kennedy Memorial Drive
Free admission. No rentals.
Clinton Parks and Recreation
Free admission. Free rentals available. Warming room and training gliders available.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428340830663906
Image of Bridgton Recreation Ice Rink