Where To Skate, Ski And Sled In And Around Richmond

Feeling inspired by the excitement of the Winter Games? You don’t have to travel far to get in on the seasonal spirit. Around Richmond, 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 is a major indoor ice facility offering public skating sessions, Learn-To-Skate programs, and adult and youth hockey leagues during the winter season. It operates year-round with scheduled public skating that makes it a popular close-by winter activity for Richmond residents.

Thayer Arena

Address: 975 Sandy Lane, Warwick, RI 02889

Phone: (401) 738-2000

Details: Thayer Arena provides year-round ice skating and hockey in Warwick with public skating times, lessons, and rentals. It’s a good indoor winter skating option about a 55-minute drive from Richmond.

🎿 Skiing, Snowboarding & Tubing — Day Trips

Yawgoo Valley Ski & Snow Tubing Park

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 multiple lanes when conditions allow. It’s a classic Rhode Island winter day-trip destination, roughly a 45-minute drive from Richmond for skiing and tubing fun.

Wachusett Mountain Ski Area

Address: 41 Mile Hill Rd, Westminster, MA 01473

Phone: (978) 464-2300

Details: Wachusett Mountain is a larger New England ski resort with a wide range of terrain for beginners through advanced skiers, plus snowboarding and lessons. It’s known for reliable snowmaking, varied trails, and family-friendly amenities. It’s roughly a 90-minute to 2-hour drive from Richmond, making it a strong choice for a full winter day trip outside Rhode Island.

☃️ Outdoor Play & Sledding Spots

When snow hits and conditions are safe, parks and hills around Richmond become perfect sledding and winter play areas. Be sure to check local park or town pages before heading out for the most up-to-date conditions.

Richmond spots to consider:

• Gentle rises in Arcadia Management Area offer natural open spaces where locals head for informal sledding and winter hiking when snow covers the ground. This large public forest and trail network surrounds Richmond and provides a classic outdoor winter landscape close to home. (Source: Rhode Island State Parks)

Further outdoors:

• Fort Adams State Park — This Newport park has wide fields and gentle slopes that are regularly enjoyed for sledding and winter play after snowfall, and it is about a 1 hour drive from Richmond for a bigger outdoor winter outing.

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

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