Where To Skate, Ski And Sled In And Around Exeter

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

Boss Ice Arena

Address: 1 Keaney Rd, Kingston, RI 02881

Phone: (401) 874-4988

Details: Boss Ice Arena at the University of Rhode Island offers public skating sessions, lessons, and hockey programs on an indoor rink. It’s about a 20 minute drive from Exeter and is one of the most convenient year-round skating options in South County.

The Providence Rink

Address: 2 Kennedy Plaza, Providence, RI 02903

Phone: (401) 680-7390

Details: This seasonal downtown rink operates through the winter with public skating, rentals, and special themed events throughout the season. It’s roughly a 40 minute drive from Exeter and provides a festive city skating experience when open.

Thayer Arena

Address: 975 Sandy Ln, Warwick, RI 02889

Phone: (401) 738-2000

Details: Thayer Arena offers indoor ice skating, hockey programs, and scheduled public skate sessions during the winter months. It’s about a 35 minute drive from Exeter and is another reliable indoor rink option nearby.

🎿 Skiing, Snowboarding & Tubing — Day Trips

Yawgoo Valley Ski Area

Address: 160 Yawgoo Valley Rd, Exeter, RI 02822

Phone: (401) 294-3802

Details: Yawgoo Valley is Rhode Island’s only ski area, offering downhill skiing, snowboarding, and a snow tubing park with snowmaking when conditions allow. It’s right in Exeter, making it the most convenient winter sports destination for local residents.

Pats Peak Ski Area

Address: 686 Flanders Rd, Henniker, NH 03242

Phone: (603) 428-3245

Details: Pats Peak features lift-served skiing, snowboarding, and tubing with terrain for beginners through advanced riders and consistent snowmaking. It’s about a 2 hour drive from Exeter and works well for a bigger New England ski day trip.

☃️ Outdoor Play & Sledding Spots

When snow hits and conditions are safe, wooded areas and open hills around Exeter become popular spots for sledding and winter play. Check local park or state land updates before heading out so you have the most up-to-date access and safety information.

Exeter spots to consider:

• Arcadia Management Area surrounds Exeter with miles of forest, open clearings, and gentle natural slopes that locals use for sledding and winter exploring after fresh snowfall. Its large protected landscape gives plenty of room to spread out and enjoy a scenic snow day close to home. (Source: Rhode Island State Parks)

Further outdoors:

• Fort Adams State Park — This large coastal park in Newport has wide open fields and gradual hills that are popular for sledding and winter walks when snow accumulates, and it is about a 1 hour drive from Exeter.

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

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