Seasonal & Holidays
Where To Skate, Ski And Sled In And Around Lacey
Feeling inspired by the Winter Games? Here are a few ways to get out, stay active and make the most of the season!
Feeling inspired by the excitement of the Winter Games? You don’t have to travel far to get in on the seasonal spirit. Around Lacey, 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
Winding River Skating Center
Address: 1211 Whitesville Rd, Toms River, NJ 08755
Phone: (732) 349-2008
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Details: This popular indoor ice skating rink offers public skate sessions, lessons, and family-friendly ice time. It’s a great winter activity for Lacey residents and is about a 20 to 25-minute drive from Lacey.
Middletown Ice Arena
Address: 214 Harmony Rd, Middletown Township, NJ 07748
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Phone: (732) 671-1540
Details: Middletown Ice Arena features public skating, figure skating programs, and seasonal youth hockey. This lively indoor rink is about a 35–40 minute drive from Lacey.
🎿 Skiing, Snowboarding & Tubing — Day Trips
Campgaw Mountain Ski Area
Address: 200 Campgaw Rd, Mahwah, NJ 07430
Phone: (201) 327-7800
Details: Campgaw Mountain Ski Area offers skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing on gentle hills with lift access and snowmaking. Ideal for a nostalgic winter day trip, it’s less than a 3-hour drive from Lacey when snow conditions permit.
Mountain Creek Resort
Address: 200 Route 94, Vernon Township, NJ 07462
Phone: (973) 827-2000
Details: Mountain Creek Resort is one of New Jersey’s largest snow attractions, with downhill skiing, snowboarding, and a large snow tubing park with multiple lanes. It's great for families and snow lovers, and it's about a 3-hour drive from Lacey.
☃️ Outdoor Play & Sledding Spots
When winter weather brings snow, and local hills are covered with fresh powder, parks and open spaces around Lacey become fun spots for sledding and outdoor play. Always check town and park updates before heading out, so you know snow conditions are safe.
Lacey-area spots to consider:
Parks and open green spaces like Veterans Park in Bayville often see families enjoying sledding, snow games, and snowman building after a good snowfall. This particular location is typically about a 10–20 minute drive from central Lacey. (Source: Ocean County Tourism)
Further outdoors:
Mountain Creek Snow Activities — Beyond skiing and snowboarding, Mountain Creek’s snow tubing park with lift-assisted lanes and scenic trails makes for a fun snow day. It’s roughly a 3-hour drive from Lacey when snow conditions allow.
Bundle up, stay safe and have fun wherever winter takes you!
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