West Hartford’s Veterans Memorial Skating Rink will reopen at 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, following four months of renovations to the 25-year-old facility.

By Mia Jaworski

Veterans Memorial Skating Rink renovations. Courtesy photo

The renovations include a new energy-efficient refrigeration system with updated piping and concrete flooring, new dasher boards, glass and netting, and improvements to locker rooms and surrounding areas.

The rink closed March 30 to undergo the work. Staff members are preparing to welcome the community back to the newly renovated facility.

The rink features an NHL-sized, 200-by-85-foot ice surface, updated lighting and sound, a café and a pro shop.

It serves approximately 350,000 people annually through skating, DJ-Skates, special events and local team sports.

The rink’s popular Learn to Skate program is scheduled to begin Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Veterans Memorial Skating Rink on Oct. 16, 2026. Photo credit: Cindy Jaworski

Veterans Memorial Skating Rink operates year-round and offers public skating, private lessons, hockey and figure skating camps, leagues, advanced skating sessions, ice rentals and party room rentals. The facility also supports local school and youth hockey programs.

For schedules, programs and additional information, visit their website.

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