An indoor municipal ice rink on Crystal Lake's eastern shore, operated by FMC Ice Sports and used for public skating, skating lessons, and ice rentals during the fall-to-spring season.
What to expect
Entry fee
Public skating $7.00, skate rental $7.00; seniors over 62 free admission; ice rental $275 (50 min) or $330 (60 min).
Dogs
City of Gardner ordinance prohibits owners from letting a dog run at large anywhere in the city and requires dogs taken off the owner's premises to be on a leash. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Hours
Gardner's curfew ordinance bars anyone from being in a city playground, park, recreational area, or other city-owned land from sunset until 8:00 a.m. the following day without written permission from the Director of Public Works or the…
Accessibility
Not confirmed in detail.
Ice-Skating
Allowed September to spring, indoor rink (distinct from any natural pond ice-skating in Gardner)
Managed by
FMC Ice Sports (operator)
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On site
Playground
None; this is an indoor ice rink, not a playground park.
Not here
No concessions
Not confirmed.
Common questions
Is Gardner Veterans Arena the same as ice skating on Crystal Lake or Dunn Pond?
No. This is a separate indoor rink facility on Crystal Lake's shore; it is not natural pond ice.
What does public skating cost?
Public skating is $7.00 and skate rental is an additional $7.00; seniors over 62 skate free.
Is there an entry fee at Gardner Veterans Arena?
Yes, Public skating $7.00, skate rental $7.00; seniors over 62 free admission; ice rental $275 (50 min) or $330 (60 min).
Can I bring my dog to Gardner Veterans Arena?
City of Gardner ordinance prohibits owners from letting a dog run at large anywhere in the city and requires dogs taken off the owner's premises to be on a leash. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Is Gardner Veterans Arena wheelchair accessible?
Not confirmed in detail.