Ironbound Rink In Newark Gets New Skate Room To Open Season

NEWARK, NJ — It may be spring, but an “icy” announcement brought some joy to Newark earlier this month.

The newly renovated Ironbound Rink at 226 Rome Street – which now includes a remodeled skate room – opened for the season to the public on April 9.

A ribbon cutting ceremony which included two community skate sessions got a visit from former New Jersey Devils player Colin White, as well as the team’s mascot and several employees.

As part of an ongoing effort to renovate the rink, the Devils and United Airlines donated 225 pairs of ice hockey skates to the local community, making it more accessible to youth and families to learn and practice the art of ice skating.

“We are excited for opening day and to provide Newark residents, particularly our youth, with access to a first-class ice-skating rink, enabling them to stay active and healthy, while creating incredible experiences for the whole family to enjoy,” Mayor Ras Baraka said.

“I thank the Devils and United for being true supporters and for their commitment to Newark,” Baraka added.

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