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Best skating rinks in Vermont

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 10 skating rinks we list in Vermont qualify.

Admit one · Ice No. 0001

C Douglas Cairns Arena

600 Swift St, South Burlington, VT

Ice Public skatingSkate rental
4.6Rating
241Reviews
4Programs

Score 11.0 · 4.6★ × 241 reviews

Ice rink: “Very fun ice rink center to bring your family to and enjoy skating together.” (Google review, Feb 2026)

Admit one · Ice No. 0002

Gutterson Fieldhouse

147 Spear St, Burlington, VT

Ice HockeyFigure skating
4.5Rating
244Reviews
2Programs

Score 10.8 · 4.5★ × 244 reviews

Ice rink: “Amazing arena for ice hockey and figure skating” (Google review, Jun 2026)

Admit one · Ice No. 0003

Essex Junction Skating

2 Educational Dr, Essex Junction, VT

Ice Public skatingSkate rental
4.6Rating
91Reviews
2Programs

Score 9.0 · 4.6★ × 91 reviews

Ice rink: “Affordable ice skate rentals.” (Google review, Nov 2018)

Admit one · Ice No. 0004

Riley Rink at Hunter Park

410 Hunter Park Rd, Manchester Center, VT

Ice LessonsSkate rental
4.4Rating
111Reviews
4Programs

Score 9.0 · 4.4★ × 111 reviews

Ice rink: “Very awesome ice rink its definitely colder then other rinks but thats ok its great!” (Google review, Mar 2023)

Admit one · Ice No. 0005

The Ice Center

546 River Rd, Waterbury, VT

Ice Skate rentalHockey
4.5Rating
98Reviews
2Programs

Score 9.0 · 4.5★ × 98 reviews

Ice rink: “Typical high school rink, the ice is good but, there is minimal seating with a narrow access lane at the glass.” (Google review, Dec 2021)

Admit one · Ice No. 0006

Gordon H Paquette Ice Arena

216 Leddy Park Rd, Burlington, VT

Ice Public skatingLessons
4.3Rating
105Reviews
5Programs

Score 8.7 · 4.3★ × 105 reviews

Ice rink: “Ice skating can be dangerous if you’re not careful, but if you are cautious and follow the rules, it’s a lot of fun.” (Google review, Jan 2026)

Admit one · Ice No. 0007

Union Arena

80 Amsden Way, Woodstock, VT

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.6Rating
71Reviews
5Programs

Score 8.5 · 4.6★ × 71 reviews

Ice rink: “Very nice rink, my grandson said the ice was good.” (Google review, Dec 2025)

Admit one · Ice No. 0008

Wendell A. Barwood Arena

431 Highland Ave, White River Junction, VT

Ice Outdoor / seasonal Public skatingSkate rental
4.6Rating
57Reviews
4Programs

Score 8.1 · 4.6★ × 57 reviews

Ice rink: “There are both hockey and skating programs available here as well as high school practices and meets.” (Google review, Dec 2019)

Admit one · Ice No. 0009

Nelson Withington Skating Facility

61 Memorial Park Dr, Brattleboro, VT

Ice Skate rentalHockey
4.6Rating
55Reviews
2Programs

Score 8.0 · 4.6★ × 55 reviews

Ice rink: “Friendly local fun for kids, teens, the whole family or if you wanna just learn to skate (figure, too) and play hockey.” (Google review, Oct 2021)

Admit one · Ice No. 0010

Skatium Ice Rink

40 Slow Rd, Waitsfield, VT

Ice Outdoor / seasonal
4.5Rating
16Reviews
1Programs

Score 5.5 · 4.5★ × 16 reviews

Ice rink: Google lists it as an ice skating rink

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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