Oyster Bay Opening Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks On Nov. 25

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, NY — The Town of Oyster Bay's two outdoor ice skating rinks officially open for the season on Friday, Nov. 25. They will remain open until Feb. 26.

The rinks are located at Marjorie Post Park in Massapequa and Syosset-Woodbury Community Parks in Syosset.

"Ice skating is a fun activity for residents of all ages to enjoy, and the town's outdoor ice rinks provide the perfect setting to relax, unwind and take in the wonderful winter atmosphere," said Councilman Lou Imbroto. "Our outdoor ice rink facilities are the perfect antidote to combating cabin fever during the winter months, and are the ideal way to help make coping with the cold fun and enjoyable!"

Public skating sessions are available at both rinks on Fridays from 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., Saturdays from 1-3 p.m., 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., and Sundays from 1-3 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. Adjusted hours take effect during holiday breaks, with information available on the town's website.

For residents wishing to take advantage of ice skating but do not wish to be outdoors, the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center is open year-round and is located at 1001 Stewart Ave. in Bethpage. Indoor skating is open to the public Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4-5:30 p.m. and 8:30-10:30 p.m; Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 to noon; Saturdays from 2:45-5:45 p.m.; and Sundays from 2-5 p.m.

While the Ice Skating Center is open on New Year's Day, it will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and for special events.

For information on schedules, fees and rink programs, call (516) 797-7990 for the Marjorie Post Park Outdoor Rink or (516) 677-5990 for the Syosset-Woodbury Park Outdoor Rink. All information is available on the town's website at www.oysterbaytown.com/ice.