Burbank Ice Arena

Reading, MA · Public skating times & prices

Opened in 1993 after Nelson Burbank led and financed the effort; town-owned, run by a nonprofit authority

Public skating at Burbank Ice Arena: the next 7 days

Sunday, October 11

  • · Public Skate

Tuesday, October 13

  • · Public Skate

Wednesday, October 14

  • · Public Skate

Thursday, October 15

  • · Public Skate

Friday, October 16

  • · Public Skate
Address
51 Symonds Way, Reading, MA 01867
Phone
(781) 942-2271
Website
burbankicearena.com
The curved white entrance wall of the Burbank Ice Arena with its name across the front, glass doors below and an American flag on a tall pole. — Burbank Ice Arena
The curved white entrance wall of the Burbank Ice Arena with its name across the front, glass doors below and an American flag on a tall pole. Photo: Burbank Ice Arena · Source
The Burbank Ice Arena's rink during a session, seen from the stands. — Burbank Ice Arena
The Burbank Ice Arena's rink during a session, seen from the stands. Photo: Google Maps listing · Source

Reading's town-owned arena, opened in 1993 on Nelson Burbank's backing

The Burbank Ice Arena opened in 1993 in Reading, after Nelson Burbank spearheaded the effort to build a rink in town and provided the financial means. In December 2018 hockey fans marked its 25th birthday with an evening of recognition for him. The arena never cost Reading taxpayers any money in those 25 years.

The town owns the building, and the Reading Ice Arena Authority, a not-for-profit formed in 1992, manages its operations. By July 2024 the authority had returned over $3.5 million to the town and the building was paid off; a new ice arena roof was that year's major project.

Its staff and volunteers have helped thousands of Reading girls and boys through organized hockey teams and the North Shore Skating Club, and the rink runs a special abilities skating program. The arena is filled to capacity, and 80 to 85 percent of its use is by Reading-based organizations.

Before you head out.

Admission, rentals and arrival details, researched from official rink information. Source checks stay current for 30 days.

Admission

Public skating is $8 for adults and $6 for children and seniors; a 12-admission pass costs the price of 10.

Source checked · · Official source

Skates & rentals

Rental skates are $7 a pair in the pro shop, in sizes from toddler 7 through adult 17.

Source checked · · Official source

A source check records what the rink published on that date. Session-specific booking details take precedence.