Skating Rinks

City Center/PVD Rink

Name: City Center/PVD Rink
Address: 2 Kennedy Plaza, Providence, RI 02903, Providence, RI, US
Telephone: (401) 680-7390
Rating: 4.3

★★★★☆ 4.3 (590 reviews)

📍 2 Kennedy Plaza, Providence, RI 02903

📞 (401) 680-7390

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	Closed
Friday	5–10 PM
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

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About City Center/PVD Rink

City Center/PVD Rink is a skating rink in Providence, RI. City Center/PVD Rink features ice bumper cars, a unique attraction that offers 20-minute sessions with an indoor heated waiting area, combining traditional ice skating with a novelty activity. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 590 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Outdoor Ice Skating
Season: Late November – Early March (weather permitting)
Hours: Daily 10:00AM-10:00PM
Contact: 401.680.7390

💡 Did You Know?

⭐City Center/PVD Rink features ice bumper cars, a unique attraction that offers 20-minute sessions with an indoor heated waiting area, combining traditional ice skating with a novelty activity
⭐The rink maintains its ice with hourly Zamboni refreshes during operating sessions
⭐The venue holds a Chalk Art Festival event in May (May 16, 12-5PM), creating a unique seasonal connection between the winter skating season and spring community arts events
⭐As an outdoor skating facility in Providence, the rink operates weather-permitting from late November through early March, making seasonal conditions a defining operational characteristic

💬 What Visitors Say

🕐Visit on weekday evenings or Sunday nights to avoid crowds and have more space to skate comfortably, especially if you want room for practicing laps.
💡Arrive early to secure parking near the venue, as parking at nearby facilities can be expensive ($17+) and the walk from distant lots may cause you to miss session start times or special event cutoffs.
💬The ice bumper cars are a hit with visitors and sessions last exactly 20 minutes—long enough to have fun but short enough to stay warm. There's an indoor heated waiting area, so dress in layers.
💡Bring extra warm socks and dress in multiple layers for the outdoor rink; the 20-minute ice bumper car sessions are noticeably cold, so expect to feel the chill even with the heated indoor waiting area.
💡This venue is very kid-friendly with skate aids available for beginners, helpful staff, affordable locker rentals (under $4), and lively music. Families can easily spend 2-3 hours enjoying the experience.