Skating Rinks
South Mountain Ice Arena
📍 560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052About South Mountain Ice Arena
South Mountain Ice Arena is a skating rink in West Orange, NJ. South Mountain Ice Arena hosts the NJ High School Hockey Championships, making it a premier venue for competitive high school hockey in New Jersey. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 22 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Ice Skating, Two Rinks
- Learn to Skate
- Yes, group lessons & summer camps
- Hockey Programs
- Yes, multiple levels & NJ Devils partnership
- Public Sessions
- Fri, Sat & Sun; $14 adults, $10 kids
- Rentals
- Yes, $5 per session
💡 Did You Know?
- South Mountain Ice Arena hosts the NJ High School Hockey Championships, making it a premier venue for competitive high school hockey in New Jersey
- The arena features two separate ice rinks, with reviews noting the main rink has significantly better ice quality than the secondary rink
- Public skating sessions automatically follow all learn-to-skate classes for registered students at no additional cost, providing added value for instructional programs
- The venue hosts diverse non-skating events including USA Twisterz Gymnastics competitions, ATU National Taekwondo Championships, and ESPN Friday Night Fights, demonstrating multi-purpose facility usage
💬 What Visitors Say
- Choose the main rink over the secondary one for better ice quality, as reviewers noted the main rink is noticeably superior
- If you're a registered learn-to-skate student, you can skate free during the public session that immediately follows your class—a great money saver
- Public sessions are 1.5 hours long, so plan your visit accordingly and arrive early to account for rental time if needed
- Parking is free but not well-signaled—look carefully for free parking in the three garages and land lot to avoid accidentally parking in paid sections
- Check the calendar before visiting since public session times change frequently during holidays and school breaks
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