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Family Ice Center

📍 Falmouth, ME

4.7(127 Google reviews)

Indoor and outdoor ice skating at a nonprofit community center in Falmouth, Maine. The Lee Twombly Pond — a recently restored refrigerated outdoor rink — runs seasonally from early December through late February. Skate rentals available indoors.

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★★★★★Featured review by Aaron Henson

Fun stuff right there wasn't crowded and has really nice ice i was shocked the rentals were comfy to once I figured out how to tie them to my likeing

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with school-age kids and teens who enjoy outdoor skating in a genuine New England setting. The outdoor pond is the main draw — skating on a maintained refrigerated surface under open sky is a rarer experience than a standard indoor rink. Younger children should have basic skating confidence before attempting the outdoor pond.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Check the center's Facebook or Instagram page before visiting — pond closures due to flooding or weather are posted there in real time
The outdoor pond runs early December through late February only; indoor skating has a separate schedule
🎟️Hockey is not allowed during public skating sessions — plan accordingly if your kids want to stick-skate
🚗Allow extra time to fit and lace rental skates properly — reviewers note comfort improves significantly with correct lacing

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.7

127 Google reviews

High-quality ice surface45%
Relaxed & uncrowded30%
Great outdoor pond experience15%
Comfortable skate rentals10%
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Aaron Henson

Fun stuff right there wasn't crowded and has really nice ice i was shocked the rentals were comfy to once I figured out how to tie them to my likeing

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Chuck Craig

Watching a high school hockey game....rink isnt as cold as some but could always be warmer for comfort

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Timothy Concannon

Nice facility.

Reviews from Google

Overview

Family Ice Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit operating Southern Maine's premier year-round ice skating facility. The centerpiece is the Lee Twombly Pond, a refrigerated outdoor rink that underwent full surface and refrigeration infrastructure restoration. The pond operates weather-permitting from early December through late February for public skating. Indoor skating is also available at the facility. Hockey is not permitted during public skating sessions.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday00:00 – 23:59
Tuesday00:00 – 23:59
Wednesday00:00 – 23:59
Thursday00:00 – 23:59
Friday00:00 – 23:59
Saturday00:00 – 23:59
Sunday00:00 – 23:59

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