Rink at Parade Plaza
Historic Waterfront District, New London, CT
The Rink @ Parade Plaza is Back for its Second Season!
Open NOW through early March!
For general inquiries about the Rink, email
RinkManagerNewLondon@gmail.com or call Danielle Benson, Rink Manager, at 860-910-7787.
Public Skate Times
| Sunday | 12:00pm - 5:00pm |
| Monday | Closed for public skating |
| Tuesday | 4:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Wednesday | Closed for public skating |
| Thursday | 4:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Friday | 4:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Saturday | 12:00pm - 8:00pm |
Admission & Skate Rental
| Adults | Children (12 and under) |
| Admission | $5 | $3 |
| Skate Rental | $4 | $4 |
| Season Pass | $60 | $45 |
Ask about special discounts for military, seniors, and Pfizer or EB employees.
Rent skates or bring your own! Skate sharpening available! Helmets are available in limited supply; we recommend you bring both gloves and helmets if you have them.
Skating Lessons
Along with our open skate times, we provide programs for all ages. Open to all communities and for anyone in the beginner and intermediate levels.
Adult Programs
Adult Broomball
Tuesdays 6:00pm - 9:00pm
$50/player or $500/team
(six-week season, two-week playoffs)
Youth Skating Programs
Learn to Skate (Ages 4-9)
Monday 4:00pm - 4:45pm
$40 (six-week session)
Learn to Skate (Ages 10-16)
Wednesday 4:15pm - 5:00pm
$40 (six-week session)
Youth Hockey Programs
Try-it Hockey Session
Saturday 11:15am - 11:45am
$10 (one session)
Come early to get geared up and ready to hit the ice at 11:15pm. All equipment will be provided by the Rink. Includes free skate time during open skate hours after each session.
Learn to Play Hockey Program
Wednesday 5:30pm - 6:30pm
$60 (four-week session)
A three level hockey program designed to prepare players for game-play.
Hockey One - For those who have never skated before: Learn the basics of balance, skating stride, and controlling the puck.
Hockey Two - For those graduating from hockey one or who can skate independently in hockey gear: Learn the individual skills of forward skating, backward skating, passing and shooting.
Hockey Three - For those graduating from hockey two (can be completed simultaneously with 4v4 or the skills clinic): This is a comprehensive session which will be drill oriented allowing players to put their individual skills into game situations.
Hockey Skills Clinic
Monday 6:00pm - 7:00pm
$60 (four-week session)
4 on 4 Youth Hockey
Saturday 10:00am - 11:00am
$60 (four-week session)
Thank you to all of our sponsors!
Rink Sponsors:
Frank Loomis Palmer Fund, Bank of America, Trustee
Media Sponsor:
Ad Panel Sponsors:
Conway, Londregan, Sheehan & Monaco, P.C.
Coastal Digestive Diseases and Coastal Digestive Care Center
Major Funders:
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