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ICE SKATING RINKS

Regions below: Southern Coast, Greater Portland, Midcoast, Western Lakes & Mountains, Kennebec Region.


Southern Coast

Biddeford

The Biddeford Ice Arena
Alfred Road Business Park
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Friday nights from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Schedule changes during school and Christmas holidays.
What else: Kinder skating will be held on Tuesdays beginning January 2001 at a cost of $25 per six-week session.
Call: For more information, call 283-0615.

Standish

Johnson Field, Route 35
Hours: weather dependent
Call: Standish Recreation Department at 642-2875


Greater Portland

Falmouth

Falmouth Family Ice Center
20 Hat Trick Dr., Falmouth
Hours: Tues., Thurs. 12:30-2 p.m., Sat. 5-6:30, Sun. 3-4:30, $2 admission: $4/adults, $2/children
What else: pick up hockey games, rentals; outdoor refrigerated pond open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
Call: 781-4200

Freeport

Freeport Middle School Field
Kendall Lane; outdoor rink
Hours: subject to weather
What else: free
Call: 865-6171

Gorham

University of Southern Maine
Gorham campus, Route 25, Gorham
Hours: Mon.- Fri. 11:20 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Sun. 2:15 - 3:45 p.m.
What else: rentals: indepent pro shop offers rentals when open at rink. Admission: $4/adults; USM students free; 6-under free; student/seniors $2
Call: 780-5991

Portland

Deering Oaks Pond
Hours: weather dependent
Call: Portland Recreation at 874-8793 or try the Recreation Department's cancellation hotline at 756-8130.

Portland Ice Arena
225 Park Avenue, Portland
Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri. 11:45-1:15, Sun 2:30-4 p.m.
What else: rentals: $1; admission: $4/adults, $2/children
Call: 774-8553

South Portland

Mill Creek Pond
Hours: weather dependent
Call: South Portland Parks and Recreation at 767-7651

Windham

Manchester School, Route 302
Hours: weather dependent
Call: Windham Parks and Recreation Department at 892-1905

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Midcoast

Bath

Goddards Pond
High Street, Bath
Hours: weather dependent.
Call: For more information, call Bath Recreation Department at 443-8360


Western Lakes & Mountains

Bridgton

The Bridgton Ice Arena
The Bridgton Ice Arena is on the campus of Bridgton Academy, off Route 37.
Hours: Hours vary from week to week but in general are Fridays, 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m.; and Sundays, 1-3:30 p.m. Fees are $4 for adults, $3 for students and seniors, and $2 for children younger than 6.
What else: Rental skates and skate sharpening are available.
Call: For more information and updated hours, call the Bridgton Ice Arena at 647-3322, extension 310.

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Kennebec Region

Hallowell

Kennebec Ice Arena
Whittten Road, Hallowell
Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; Fri. 9:20 - 11:20 a.m.; Sun. 1 - 3 p.m.
What else: Rentals: $2; Admission: $4/adults, $3/6-18 years, $2/5 and under
Call: 622-6354

NOTE: Updated January, 2002. If your skating arena is not listed here, please send information to outdoors@mainetoday.com

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