Charlie Heger Ice Rink at Pershing Field

Jersey City, NJ · Public skating times & prices

A covered outdoor rink named for Capitals founder Charlie Heger; closed in 2023 and reopened in 2024

Public skating at Charlie Heger Ice Rink at Pershing Field: the next 7 days

Currently out of season Jersey City Recreation's page says the Pershing Field Charlie Heger Ice Rink will officially open in November 2026, with more announcements coming soon. Official schedule update

Address
800 Summit Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07307
Website
jcrec.recdesk.com
The rink building's brick front under a pitched metal roof, with a sign reading Charlie Heger Ice Skating Rink over the doors, a flight of steps up from the pavement and the US and city flags flying. — Charlie Heger Ice Rink at Pershing Field
The rink building's brick front under a pitched metal roof, with a sign reading Charlie Heger Ice Skating Rink over the doors, a flight of steps up from the pavement and the US and city flags flying. Photo: Tzim78 (Wikimedia Commons) · Source · CC BY 4.0
The covered Charlie Heger ice rink at Pershing Field with the Zamboni at the far end — Charlie Heger Ice Rink at Pershing Field
The covered Charlie Heger ice rink at Pershing Field with the Zamboni at the far end Photo: Google Maps listing · Source
Skaters on the ice at the Charlie Heger rink under its steel roof — Charlie Heger Ice Rink at Pershing Field
Skaters on the ice at the Charlie Heger rink under its steel roof Photo: Google Maps listing · Source

Jersey City's covered outdoor rink, home of the Capitals for 30 years

The Charlie Heger Ice Rink at Pershing Field is an outdoor, covered rink on Summit Avenue, named for Charlie Heger, the founder and executive director of the Jersey City Capitals youth hockey program. The Capitals have called it home for over 30 years, and it is also home to teams from Hudson Catholic, Hoboken High School, Weehawken High School and St. Peter's Prep.

The rink's refrigeration and chilling system failed after 30 years of use, and the rink closed in early 2023, pushing the Capitals and the high school teams to other rinks. Jersey City's spokeswoman said it needed major repairs after decades of short-term fixes. After the city council funded the work, the rink reopened on November 13, 2024.

Jersey City Recreation lists the rink as officially opening in November 2026.

Before you head out.

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

Admission

Jersey City residents pay $3 per session for adults 18 to 61, $2 for children 17 and under and $1 for seniors 62 and older, with proof of residency and photo ID.

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Skating with children

Spectators as well as skaters must pay the admission fee per session.

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