The Essex Skating Facility is a state-of-the-art community center perfect for both on-ice and off-ice activities.
Public Skating
The Rink hosts public ice skating drop-in sessions. Look on our events calendar (below) for Public Skate and Stick & Puck, our two types of open rink time. Stick & Puck is dedicated to practicing hockey skills. Learn more on the Programs page.
Learn-to-Skate Program
If you’re looking to learn how to skate, the Learn to Skate USA Program at the Vermont Skating Academy is designed to be the best program for beginning ice skating. All figure skating classes are held at the Essex Skating Facility. Click here to go the the Vermont Skating Academy site for class levels, offerings, times, tuition and contact information.
Youth Hockey Leagues
Essex Youth Hockey operates out of the Essex Skating Facility. For more information visit Essex Youth Hockey Association's website (link goes off site).
Who else uses the rink? Visit the Programs & Partners page.
