If you’re in the Buffalo, New York, area and looking for a great place to enjoy winter sports and recreation, North Buffalo Ice Rink is a great choice. Whether you’re an avid ice skater, a hockey player, or just looking for some family fun, this community-centered facility offers something for everyone.
Location and Contact
The North Buffalo Ice Rink is located next door to Public School #81 at the intersection of Tacoma Ave. and Homer Ave.
- 156 Tacoma Avenue - Buffalo, New York - 14216
- (716) 873-8481
- https://www.northbuffalorink.com/page/show/2378104-home
Travel Information
Whats the closest airport? Can I park at the rink? Where should I stay when visiting the rink? No need to worry! Find all the answers to your travel questions here!
Buffalo Niagara International Airport | 8.8 mi – 16 mins
This is the closest airport with just a short 16 min ride to the ice rink.
Closest Hotels in North Buffalo
- The Edward Hotel | 2.4 mi – 9 mins
- InnBuffalo | 2.7 mi – 10mins
- The Richardson Hotel | 2.4 mi – 11 mins
Other Popular Hotels in Buffalo
- Best Western on the Avenue | 3.9 mi – 13 mins
- Residence Inn Buffalo Downtown | 3.8 mi – 13 mins
- Wyndham Garden Buffalo Downtown | 4.2 mi – 15 mins
- Holiday Inn Express Buffalo Downtown | 6.1 mi – 13mins
There are many more great hotels in the buffalo area. This is just a small list to get you started.
Browse North Buffalo stays on these popular sites:
There is a large parking lot behind the rink with rear door access to the building.
From I-90
Take I-190 North to the Scajaquada Expressway (Route 198 East) exit. Continue on the 198 to the Delaware Avenue exit Route 384 North. Proceed North on Delaware to Tacoma Avenue, turn right. The rink is on the left approximately 1 block east of Delaware.
From Route 33 (Kensington Expressway)
Take Route 33 to Route 198 Scajaquada expressway. Continue on the 198 to the Delaware Avenue exit Route 384 North. Proceed North on Delaware to Tacoma Avenue, turn right. The rink is on the left approximately 1 block east of Delaware.
The rink is located next door to Public School #81 at the intersection of Tacoma Ave. and Homer Ave.
Know Before You Go
- This venue is CASH ONLY so be sure to have cash ready or hit an ATM before you arrive.
- The North Buffalo Ice Rink can be quite cold! We recommend wearing ample layers to your next public skating session here. You can always take off layers if you get warm. If you are an extra cold person check out some of our favorite heated clothing options here!
Ice Skating
A variety of ice skating opportunities are offered at North Buffalo Rink for skaters of all abilities! Their seemingly most popular skating events are their frequent public skating.
Public Skating
The north Buffalo Rink has public skating sessions nearly every day for an unbeatable price! For under $5 you can come enjoy a nice 2 hour public skating session! Depending on the day these sessions can be quite empty which is a nice option if you are looking for a lot of space to practice all your favorite figure skating moves!
I skated one of these public sessions on a Thursday afternoon for just $2 (I brought my own skates) and there was no more than 6 people on the ice at one time! Definitely an amazing opportunity at an amazing price! Check out the short video I made during my session here!
Learn to Skate Classes
Want to sharpen up your skating skills or step out on the ice for your very first time? North Buffalo Rink offers their own learn to skate classes called “All In Ice Skating Classes”. This program offers a variety of classes for all ages! Below is a brief description of the classes they offer but be sure to check out their website here for more information.
Figure Skating Sessions
Designated figure skating sessions are available at Norht Buffalo Rink! These sessions are for the experienced skater looking to perfect their skating skills/programs with or without a coach.
Sessions are $8/hour and coaches must register and pay as they are counted in the total number of skaters on the ice. This can be paid online or arrival to the session. See the official website for more info on how to sign up for the sessions.
Hockey
The North Buffalo Ice Rink is home to Buffalo Bison Hockey who actually took on the responsibility of overseeing the rinks operations in 2011. Their website has an abundance of information regarding, team tryouts, skating clinics, scoring rules and regulation, and so much more.
Another hockey opportunity offered at the North Buffalo Ice Rink is skating clinics through Wheelhouse Hockey. Here there are training opportunities for any season, athlete, coach and more. This program is also utilized by Bison Hockey.
Party Rentals
Want to have an ice skating birthday party, or may a fun work or school event? North Buffalo Ice Rink has a few options for party ice rentals. Learn more about whats included here!
Plan Your Ice Skating Birthday Party!
Amenities
The Warmup Room
Right next to the ice rink there is a warmup room. Here you can escape the cold, rent and lace up your skates, check out the concessions, and more! They even have a hockey vending machine stocked with skate tape, hockey sticks, and all the skating essentials you might need!
Other Amenities
- Vending Machines
- Skate Sharpening
- Beginner Skate Walkers
- Concessions
- Bathrooms
- Viewer Seating
- Locker Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi