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Best skating rinks in Connecticut

How this list is ranked: Google rating × log10(1 + number of Google reviews), so a rink needs both a high rating and plenty of reviews to place well. Only rinks with 10 or more reviews count. 36 of the 41 skating rinks we list in Connecticut qualify; these are the top 10. Roller and ice rinks are ranked together: this list has 2 with roller skating and 8 with ice skating.

Admit one · Roller No. 0001

Roller Magic

60 Harvester Rd, Waterbury, CT

Roller Public skatingAdult nights
4.3Rating
1,301Reviews
5Programs

Score 13.4 · 4.3★ × 1,301 reviews

Roller rink: “I went roller skating as a kid and still the same vibes.” (Google review, Jun 2026)

Admit one · Ice No. 0002

Sports Center of Connecticut

784 River Rd, Shelton, CT

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.2Rating
1,093Reviews
4Programs

Score 12.8 · 4.2★ × 1,093 reviews

Ice rink: “Great long drive, mini golf, mini bowling, and arcades and even ice skating!” (Google review, Mar 2020)

Admit one · Roller No. 0003

Ron-A-Roll Indoor Roller Skating Center

85 S Frontage Rd, Vernon, CT

Roller Public skatingBirthday parties
4.2Rating
763Reviews
4Programs

Score 12.1 · 4.2★ × 763 reviews

Roller rink: “The roller skates were good, the laces were way too long.” (Google review, Mar 2026)

Admit one · Ice No. 0004

Danbury Ice Arena

1 Independence Way, Danbury, CT

Ice Public skatingLessons
4.3Rating
507Reviews
4Programs

Score 11.6 · 4.3★ × 507 reviews

Ice rink: “Excellent arena, looking forward to the next season of hockey here but for now skating is open, the rink looks great and there's a sweet arcade 🕹️” (Google review, Aug 2021)

Admit one · Ice No. 0005

Wonderland of Ice

123 Glenwood Ave, Bridgeport, CT

Ice Public skatingLessons
4.2Rating
448Reviews
4Programs

Score 11.1 · 4.2★ × 448 reviews

Ice rink: “I must say that if your son or daughter plays hockey or any ice skating activity then you will enjoy it much more at The Wonderland of Ice.” (Google review, Feb 2019)

Admit one · Ice No. 0006

Northford Ice Pavilion

24 Fire-Lite Pl, Northford, CT

Ice Public skatingLessons
4.3Rating
362Reviews
4Programs

Score 11.0 · 4.3★ × 362 reviews

Ice rink: “Ice is well maintained and stands for observation of games, skating, activities etc provide great views.” (Google review, Jul 2023)

Admit one · Ice No. 0007

Veterans Memorial Ice Rink

56 Buena Vista Rd, West Hartford, CT

Ice Public skatingAdult nights
4.4Rating
281Reviews
7Programs

Score 10.8 · 4.4★ × 281 reviews

Ice rink: “They even have public ice skating times available which is great, check out their schedule for the facility online.” (Google review, Mar 2024)

Admit one · Ice No. 0008

RoseGarden Ice Arena

641 New London Tpke, Norwich, CT

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.5Rating
242Reviews
6Programs

Score 10.7 · 4.5★ × 242 reviews

Ice rink: “Only rink in the area, very well maintained, clean lockerooms and bathrooms, friendly staff and the ice is usually pretty decent.” (Google review, Aug 2026)

Admit one · Ice No. 0009

Ingalls Ice Rink

Ingalls Rink, 73 Sachem St, New Haven, CT

Ice Public skatingHockey
4.7Rating
186Reviews
2Programs

Score 10.7 · 4.7★ × 186 reviews

Ice rink: “This organic form mimics the dynamic movement of ice skating while maintaining a sense of monumental stability.” (Google review, Apr 2026)

Admit one · Ice No. 0010

International Skating Center of Connecticut - ISCC

1375 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.5Rating
234Reviews
6Programs

Score 10.7 · 4.5★ × 234 reviews

Ice rink: “Best ice rink in Connecticut really great hockey teams and the gym is amazing😁😁🏒🏒🏆🏆” (Google review, Aug 2026)

Ratings and review counts come from Google and change over time. The score doesn't tell you which rink has the session or program you want, so check each rink's schedule. Quotes are from 4- and 5-star Google reviews; we leave out reviews that name staff and quotes with prices or times.

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