Where To Skate, Ski And Sled In And Around Madison

Feeling inspired by the excitement of the Winter Games? You don’t have to travel far to get in on the seasonal spirit. Around Madison, you’ll find places where families can lace up skates, enjoy indoor winter fun, or plan easy day trips to nearby skiing, tubing or sledding spots. Whether you’re looking to stay close to home or head out for a weekend adventure, these ideas can help you make the most of the season. Just be sure to double-check hours, weather conditions and reservation details before heading out.

⛸️ Ice Skating & Indoor Winter Fun

Northford Ice Pavilion

Address: 24 Fire-Lite Pl, Northford, CT 06472

Phone: (203) 484-4054

Details: Northford Ice Pavilion is a popular indoor skating facility with public skate sessions, learn-to-skate programs, and hockey offerings. It’s one of the closest dependable indoor options for families and is about a 25 to 30-minute drive from Madison. Public skate times vary, with skate rentals typically available on-site.

Ingalls Rink

Address: 73 Sachem St, New Haven, CT 06511

Details: Ingalls Rink at Yale University occasionally hosts public skating and community ice events. Visitors should check the Yale athletics or rink schedule before planning a visit. The rink is about a 40 to 50-minute drive from Madison.

🎿 Skiing, Snowboarding & Tubing — Day Trips

Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort

Address: 99 Powder Hill Rd, Middlefield, CT 06455

Phone: (866) 860-0208

Details: Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort features skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing for all ages, with equipment rentals and winterfest events during the season. It’s about a 35 to 45-minute drive from Madison and makes for a great full winter-sports day trip when conditions allow.

Ski Sundown

Address: 126 Ratlum Rd, New Hartford, CT 06057

Phone: (860) 379-2000

Details: Ski Sundown offers downhill skiing, snowboarding, and tubing lanes with scenic wooded terrain and family-friendly options. It’s around a 1 hour 40 to 50-minute drive from Madison and is ideal for a classic Connecticut winter adventure.

☃️ Outdoor Play & Sledding Spots

When snowfall blankets the region and conditions are safe, local hills and open spaces become favorite winter play areas. Always check weather and park alerts before heading out.

Madison-area spots to consider:

• Madison and nearby shoreline towns have smaller neighborhood hills and school grounds that locals often use for sledding after fresh snow. Places like Hammonasset Beach State Park dunes (when snow-covered) or grassy slopes around community parks make for easy sled runs within a 5 to 15-minute drive of town. (Source: CT Parks)

Further outdoors:

• Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort — This park also includes ample snow play areas and tubing hills beyond skiing and snowboarding, about a 35 to 45-minute drive from Madison when winter conditions are favorable.

Bundle up, stay safe and have fun wherever winter takes you!

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