Where To Skate, Ski And Sled In And Around Glocester

Feeling inspired by the excitement of the Winter Games? You don’t have to travel far to get in on the seasonal spirit. Around Glocester, 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 indoor ice skating sessions, lessons for all ages, and hockey programs throughout the winter. It’s about a 45-minute drive from Glocester and is one of southern New England’s most reliable year-round ice skating facilities.

The Providence Rink

Address: 2 Kennedy Plaza, Providence, RI 02903

Phone: (401) 680-7390

Details: The Providence Rink in downtown Providence operates seasonally with public skating and rentals available during the winter months. It’s roughly a 50-minute drive from Glocester and provides a classic open-air skating experience in the city center when open.

🎿 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, night skiing, and a snow tubing park with snowmaking when conditions allow. It’s about a 45-minute drive from Glocester and is the closest full winter sports destination in the state.

Mount Sunapee Resort

Address: 1398 Route 103, Newbury, NH 03255

Phone: (603) 763-3500

Details: Mount Sunapee features ski and snowboard terrain for a range of skill levels along with tubing and scenic mountain views. It’s roughly a 2-hour 45-minute drive from Glocester and makes an excellent winter day trip or weekend getaway.

☃️ Outdoor Play & Sledding Spots

When winter snow sticks around Glocester, gentle fields and open hills become favorite places for sledding and winter fun. It’s a good idea to check local parks or town pages for updates before heading out so you know conditions are safe and accessible.

Glocester spots to consider:

• Nichols Farm Preserve has broad grassy areas and mild slopes that locals use for sledding and outdoor play when snowfall covers the ground. Its scenic rural setting and quiet trails make it a pleasant local choice for a snowy afternoon. (Source: Visit Rhode Island)

Further outdoors:

• Arcadia Management Area — This vast state forest and trail network surrounding Glocester offers rolling terrain and open clearings that can work well for sledding and winter exploring when snow accumulates, and it’s essentially right in town for those who enjoy natural winter landscapes.

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

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