Where To Skate, Ski And Sled In And Around Stafford

Feeling inspired by the excitement of the Winter Games? You don’t have to travel far to get in on the seasonal spirit. Around Stafford, 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

Bolton Ice Palace

Address: 145 Hop River Rd, Bolton, CT 06043

Phone: (860) 643‑3773

Details: Bolton Ice Palace offers a full indoor ice rink with public skating sessions, skate rentals, and hockey and figure skating programs throughout the winter season. It’s a well‑known regional rink that draws skaters from across central Connecticut and provides a classic indoor skating experience about a 35-minute drive from Stafford.

Enfield Twin Rinks

Address: 1 Prior Rd, Enfield, CT 06082

Phone: (860) 253‑0800

Details: Enfield Twin Rinks features two NHL‑sized indoor ice surfaces with public skating sessions, learn‑to‑skate programs, and open skate hours. The facility is popular for family outings and recreational skating, and it’s a reasonable 25-minute drive from Stafford, offering more indoor skating options when winter weather arrives.

🎿 Skiing, Snowboarding & Tubing — Day Trips

Ski Sundown

Address: 10 Ski Sundown Rd, New Hartford, CT 06057

Phone: (860) 379-8685

Details: Ski Sundown offers skiing, snowboarding, and tubing hills suitable for all skill levels. It’s roughly a 1-hour drive from Stafford and provides a full day of winter sports with scenic views and beginner-friendly trails.

Mohawk Mountain

Address: 60 Mohawk Mountain Rd, Cornwall, CT 06753

Phone: (860) 672-6111

Details: About 1 hour and 20 minutes from Stafford, Mohawk Mountain features ski and snowboard runs plus tubing options. The resort offers a mix of beginner and advanced trails, making it ideal for a full day of winter fun.

☃️ Outdoor Play & Sledding Spots

Winter in Stafford brings occasional snow, and local parks and open fields provide easy spaces for outdoor play. Rolling hills and lawns give simple spots for sledding and casual snow activities during winter weather.

Stafford spots to consider:

• Horsebarn Hill features one of the region’s most popular natural sledding hills, with broad, rolling slopes that become ideal for sledding when snow accumulates. It’s a favorite local spot for outdoor winter fun, and is roughly a 25-minute drive from Stafford. (Source: University of Connecticut)

Further outdoors:

• Southford Falls State Park — This park features rolling hills, scenic open terrain, and wooded areas that become great for snow play and informal sledding when winter conditions bring enough snow. And it's about a 35–40 minute drive from Stafford.

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

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