Skate Around The State

Nothing says winter quite like gliding across a glimmering sheet of ice in the brisk air – or freezing your butt off when you slip and fall onto the ground. Have some cold weather fun and get your ice-skating fix at one of L’il Rhody’s many indoor and outdoor ice facilities.

OUTDOOR SKATING

Local Parks
Some local parks with ice-skating, weather dependent, include Goddard Memorial State Park, Lincoln Woods State Park and World War II Memorial State Park.

The Alex and Ani City Center
Double the size of the space at Rock- efeller Center, ice-skating in the heart of downtown Providence is a must-do this winter. See website for admission rates and skating times. 2 Kennedy Plaza, Providence. 331-5544.

River Island Ice Skating Rink
This newest feature to Woonsocket’s River Island Park was completed in 1999, and is a fun outdoor rink for the whole family. No hockey playing is allowed, but there’s good tunes going to keep it fun. Rental skates available, but limited. Free admission. River Island Park, Bernon Street, Woonsocket. 762-6400.

INDOOR SKATING

Boss Arena
Visit URI’s Boss Arena for public skat- ing and public hockey this winter in South County’s first indoor ice facility. Visit the website for skating and hockey times. University of Rhode Island, 1 Keaney Road, Kingston. 874-4988.

Cranston Veterans Memorial Ice Rink
This facility houses two NHL regulation size rinks as well as arcade games, a concession area and Pro Shop. 900 Phoenix Avenue, Cranston. 944-8690.

Thayer/Warburton Ice Arenas
This facility provides year round, safe and fun ice-skating activities for resident and non-resident, youth and adult patrons. Go online to learn more about their programs and skating times. 975 Sandy Lane, Warwick. 738-2000.

David M. Lynch Arena
Located in the Blackstone Valley Sports Center, this arena offers public skating Monday through Friday, as well as special events. 25 Andrew Ferland Way, Pawtucket. 728-7420.