There is nothing more romantic than skating on a pond or a lake. But this winter's eccentric weather is making it hard to tell when it's actually safe to go skating outdoors. Fortunately, there are public skating sessions at indoor rinks across our region (some at posh prep schools) that can always be depended on and might be a good excuse to take a road trip to a town you've always meant to visit.
South Kent SchoolSouth Kent, CT Sundays: 12 - 2 PM $5 for day pass Boys & Girls Club of PittsfieldPittsfield, MA Saturdays and Sundays: 2 - 3:45 PM; through mid-March. $5 for non-members; skate rentals are available for an additional $3 but get there early to ensure that you can get the right-size skates. Information: 413.448.8258 Hotchkiss SchoolLakeville, CT Saturdays: 11 AM - 12:30 PM; through February 15. $3 per person; no skate rentals. Skaters are encouraged to wear helmets and other safety equipment. Information: 860.435.5186 Salisbury SchoolSalisbury, CT Sundays: 4 - 5:30 PM; through February 16. Skaters are required to wear helmets and other safety equipment. Information: 860.435.5776 McCann Ice ArenaPoughkeepsie, NY Mondays & Tuesdays: 12 - 2 PM Fridays: 11 - 1 PM; 7:15 - 9 PM Saturdays & Sundays: 2- 4 PM Adults $7, Children 10 & under $5; skate rental $3 Information: 845.454.5800 Vietnam Veterans Memorial Skating RinkNorth Adams, MA Days and times vary each week, check website. Adults $4, Children $3, Seniors $1; skate rentals $3 Information: 413.664.8185
