Age group

Handicap accessible

Sports Court/Field

Arena/Rink

Since 1973, Darien Ice House has been an important part of the Darien, Connecticut community. Ownership of the rink has changed hands over the years, and is currently owned by the Romano family of Stamford and Michael Pavia, the former mayor of Stamford. The rink has a long history of hosting major events, including Olympic figure skating exhibitions, elite youth hockey programs and NHL player exhibitions, as well as local youth and high school programs. 

Today, the rink is home to the Darien Blue Wave boys and girls high school hockey teams, as well as the New Canaan Rams boys and girls high school teams. Darien Ice House also partners with the New Canaan Winter Club to offer boys and girls travel hockey programs, plus the Ice Cats girls travel hockey program. The Darien Skating School provides in-house learn-to-skate classes for all ages, while Blueline Sports, located inside the rink, offers major brands of hockey and lacrosse equipment and sharpening services. With its long-standing commitment to the community, Darien Ice House has become a beloved pillar of the Connecticut community.

Field Hockey

Hockey

Ice Skating

Skating

Affordable

The Darien Ice House (DIH) is for hockey fans of all ages. Since its founding in 1973, DIH has been a pillar of the hockey community across Fairfield County, CT and beyond. DIH plays host to elite youth hockey programs, NHL player exhibitions, and countless other youth and high school programs.

Darien Ice House is open to public skating throughout the year. Come out and skate with friends and family.


Public Skating

The Darien Ice House Skating School offers a variety of classes for all levels of skating ability. Whether you are an early beginner, recreational, intermediate or advanced, our goal is to provide a safe, fun, and challenging environment designed to improve skills. All of our instructors have been teaching skating for years and some are former Olympians. 

Skating School

Coed

Toddlers

Kids

Darien Ice Rink

incredibly friendly individuals who work and visit there 

Vanessa R

The kids had a great time learning to skate for the first time, and they want to go again. 