John Dunn Ice Arena at Meachem Park

John Dunn Ice Arena at Meachem Park is an enclosed ice rink on Syracuse’s South Side, in the neighborhood known as the Valley. It’s home to several local organizations and a favorite spot for other local hockey groups. It’s a neighborhood rink where local skaters and players share the ice.

Public skating is offered through the winter months with no pre-registration required, and skates can be rented on site. Because the rink is enclosed, a skate doesn’t depend on the weather, which is a real plus in a city that gets plenty of snow.

What to Know

• It’s an enclosed rink, so skating doesn’t depend on the weather.
• Local hockey groups and other organizations use the ice.
• Public skating is available through the winter, and skates can be rented.
• The rink is in the Valley neighborhood on Syracuse’s South Side.
• Visit Syracuse, the Onondaga County convention and visitors bureau, features the rink.