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Ray Smead Memorial Skating Rink

Details unconfirmedPark · Springfield, MA
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A state-owned outdoor/indoor ice arena (Raymond C. Smead Arena) inside Blunt Park on Roosevelt Avenue, open since 1971 and operated for DCR by FMC Ice Sports since 2002. It offers public skating, Learn-to-Skate classes, and freestyle figure skating, and is seasonal, closed in summer.

What to expect

Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Paid admission for public skate sessions and lessons (rate not confirmed).
Accessibility
Described as wheelchair accessible; adaptive skating equipment is available.
Ice-Skating
Allowed fall-winter-spring (closed summer)
Managed by
FMC Ice Sports (operator, under contract to DCR) 413-781-2599 · Website

Getting in

Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed

What's here

On site

Concessions
snack bar

Common questions

When is the rink open?
It closes for the summer and reopens in late August; check FMC Ice Sports for the current session schedule.
Are skate rentals available?
Yes, along with adaptive skating equipment for skaters with disabilities.
Where do I park at Ray Smead Memorial Skating Rink?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Ray Smead Memorial Skating Rink?
Yes, Paid admission for public skate sessions and lessons (rate not confirmed).
Is Ray Smead Memorial Skating Rink wheelchair accessible?
Described as wheelchair accessible; adaptive skating equipment is available.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (exact fee schedule). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Sourced 2026-07-15. Official source. Updated 2026-07-18.