East Providence Ice Skating Rules
- Currently there is no skating on any pond in East Providence.
- Jones Pond, Willett Pond, and Squantum Woods Park Pond will NOT be supervised by City employees.
- Never skate alone.
- Know the closest place to seek help.
- Dial 911
Rhode Island Dept. of Environmental Management (RIDEM)
- Never assume ice is safe.
- The only safe ice is at an ice rink.
- It takes a minimum of 5-7 days of temperatures in the low 20's before ice may become thick enough to support the weight. Current weather forecast-East Providence, RI
- Ice should be clear/black and a minimum of 6" thick.
Area Ice Skating Facilities:
- Pawtucket - Lynch Arena (401)-728-7420 indoor
- Providence - Bank of America Skating Center (401)-331-5544 outdoor
- Cranston - Veterans Arena (401)-944-8690 indoor
- Newport - Sovereign Bank Family Skating Center (401)-846-1600 outdoor