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Best skating rinks in Delaware

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. All 5 skating rinks we list in Delaware qualify. Roller and ice rinks are ranked together: this list has 3 with roller skating and 2 with ice skating.

Admit one · Roller No. 0001

Christiana Skating Center

801 Christiana Rd, Newark, DE

Roller Public skatingBirthday parties
4.2Rating
1,084Reviews
5Programs

Score 12.7 · 4.2★ × 1,084 reviews

Roller rink: “Our team had an amazing time skating together, with plenty of rental options—rollerblades or traditional quads—so everyone could choose what they were comfortable with.” (Google review, Jun 2026)

Admit one · Roller No. 0002

Dover Skating Center

2201 S Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE

Roller Public skatingBirthday parties
4.3Rating
646Reviews
4Programs

Score 12.1 · 4.3★ × 646 reviews

Roller rink: “The place was clean and had your typical roller rink look.” (Google review, Sep 2018)

Admit one · Ice No. 0003

Fred Rust Ice Arena

549 S College Ave, Newark, DE

Ice Outdoor / seasonal Public skatingLessons
4.6Rating
284Reviews
5Programs

Score 11.3 · 4.6★ × 284 reviews

Ice rink: “Ice skating not only burns tons of calories, but it’s a fun way to spend a few hours, especially when the weather isn’t conducive to outdoor activities.” (Google review, Sep 2020)

Admit one · Ice No. 0004

Patriot Ice Center

101 John Campbell Rd, Newark, DE

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.1Rating
454Reviews
5Programs

Score 10.9 · 4.1★ × 454 reviews

Ice rink: “The parking lot was crowded, I assume for hockey games, because when we went in, the rink for open time wasn't too crowded at all.” (Google review, Dec 2024)

Admit one · Roller No. 0005

Skateworld

28393 Seaford Rd, Laurel, DE

Roller Birthday partiesLessons
4.4Rating
267Reviews
3Programs

Score 10.7 · 4.4★ × 267 reviews

Roller rink: “Skates are worn and only in men's sizes, there are no roller blades to rent and it was hot in there.” (Google review, Mar 2025)

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.