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Quick answer: Mennen Sports Arena is the three rink ice arena run by the Morris County Park Commission at 161 E. Hanover Ave. in Morris Township, NJ. Public skating runs every day of the week through December 24, 2026: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 4:00 to 5:30 PM, Tuesday and Thursday 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Admission is $9 on weekdays and $11 on weekends and holidays, and skate rental is $6.
Updated November 11, 2026, from the arena’s own schedule. Sessions can change around games and events, so check the arena page the day you go.
Ask anyone who grew up in Morris County where they learned to skate and there is a good chance the answer is Mennen. The William G. Mennen Sports Arena is the home rink for most of the county, with public sessions, lessons, hockey and figure skating under one roof. Here is everything to know before you lace up this season.
Mennen Sports Arena at a glance
| Address | 161 E. Hanover Ave., Morris Township, NJ 07950 |
| Phone | (973) 326-7651 |
| Rinks | Three indoor ice surfaces |
| Public skate admission | $9 weekdays, $11 weekends and holidays |
| Skate rental | $6, figure and hockey skates, starting at toddler size 6 |
| Run by | Morris County Park Commission |
Public skating schedule
The current public skating schedule runs from September 8 through December 24, 2026.
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 4:00 to 5:30 PM
- Tuesday and Thursday: 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
- Saturday and Sunday: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Holiday notes: there is no public session on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26, or on Christmas Day, Friday, December 25. The arena lists a public session on Friday, November 27, the day after Thanksgiving, so confirm the time on the arena page before you go. The schedule for late December and January 2027 had not been posted as of this update, and we will add it here when it is.
See the live schedule on the Mennen public skating page.
Prices and passes
- Weekday admission: $9
- Weekend and holiday admission: $11
- Skate rental: $6
- Weekday Public Skate Session Pass: $90, buy 10 sessions and get 2 free. It does not cover the Friday Night DJ Skate.
- Anytime Public Skating Sessions Pass: $110, buy 10 sessions and get 2 free. It covers holidays and the Friday Night DJ Skate.
Passes are good for 24 months from the day you buy them. Your first pass has to be bought in person at the arena, and after that you can check your balance and reload it online. If your family skates more than a handful of times a winter, a pass pays for itself.
Learn to Skate classes
Mennen runs group Learn to Skate classes for ages 3 through adult, grouped by age and level, from preschool and Snowplow Sam for the youngest skaters up to adult classes for ages 16 and up. The Winter I session runs October 28 through December 19, 2026. Winter II runs January 4 through February 25, 2027, and the arena says to check back in mid November for that schedule. Class fees run from $150 for a six week session to $225 for nine weeks, with discounts for a second and third family member.
Birthday parties and groups
- Birthday party package: admission for 22 children, $300 on weekdays and $375 on weekends and holidays. Extra skaters are $9 each, and a 30 minute lesson can be added for $75.
- Scout package: admission for 12 children with an hour and a half of skating, $100 on weekdays and $120 on Friday nights, weekends and holidays.
- Private ice: 60 to 90 minutes of private ice starts at $350.
Parties are booked online or through the skating office at 973-775-9366.
Food, pro shop and what to bring
GG’s Cafe inside the arena is open weekdays from 4 PM to 9:30 PM and weekends from 7 AM to 10 PM. There is also a pro shop on site with seasonal hours. The rink is cold even on a mild day, so dress in layers, bring gloves and wear tall, thick socks. A bike or ski helmet is a smart call for young or first time skaters.
A little history
The arena was built in 1973 on land donated by the Mennen Company and opened to the public on January 12, 1975, with permanent seating for 2,500. A second ice surface was added in 1986 and a third in 2002, which is why locals still call the rinks by number.
Make a day of it
Mennen sits minutes from downtown Morristown, so it pairs well with lunch or dinner in town. See our Morristown restaurant guide, or keep the kids moving with our list of indoor play places in Morris County. For other rinks nearby, see ice skating in Morris County, and for the whole season, our winter events calendar and winter things to do in Morris County.
Mennen Sports Arena FAQ
When is public skating at Mennen Arena?
Through December 24, 2026, public skating runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 4:00 to 5:30 PM, Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
How much does it cost to skate at Mennen Arena?
Admission is $9 on weekdays and $11 on weekends and holidays. Skate rental is $6.
Does Mennen Arena rent skates?
Yes. Figure and hockey skates rent for $6, with sizes starting at toddler size 6.
Where is Mennen Sports Arena?
The arena is at 161 E. Hanover Ave. in Morris Township, NJ, just outside downtown Morristown. The main phone number is (973) 326-7651.
Is Mennen Arena open on Thanksgiving and Christmas?
No. There is no public skating on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day.
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