Faith LOVES to ice skate and I love to take her; however, paying fees for public skating adds up quickly throughout the winter. So today we headed to the skating path at Community Field in Holyoke where the skating is always FREE!
There is something special about skating outside in the sunshine and the ice path here lends itself to a leisurely skate. You don't really get folks screaming past you on the ice here like you do at public skate in the large indoor arenas. It's the perfect spot for new skaters. The best part is -- if your kids love to skate and you don't, it's very easy to keep an eye on them without having to get on the ice. Also, it's perfectly fine to get on the ice in your boots or shoes -- nobody is going to complain (unlike an indoor ice arena where no skates means no ice) so it's easy to help unsteady skaters. There are benches scattered around the ice path so you can sit and watch comfortably.
If you have your own skates, it is FREE to skate at Community Field. However, even if you don't have skates renting a pair only costs $2. Candy and hot cocoa is available for purchase for $1 each.
There is a warming house available (where you can pick up your rentals and snacks) and the bathrooms on site are open on weekends.
Ice skate rentals are available Saturday and Sunday from noon to six p.m. During the week, the pathway is open for use; however, there are no skate rentals available and the bathroom and warming house are closed.
The skating path is open weather permitting. You can check specifics on hours of operation on the city's website or on the City of Holyoke Facebook page.
If you want to bring the whole family but not everyone is a skating enthusiast, Community Field also offers an amazing playground adjacent to the skating path, hiking trails, and a dog park, which is open throughout the winter, so even the furry family members can enjoy an afternoon at the park.
Community Field is located on Community Field Road in Holyoke. #getoutside #winterfun
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