Welcome to the Jersey City Department of Recreation & Youth Development!

Summer 2026 programs are now live in the “Programs” tab on RecDesk! Basketball, soccer, boxing, track, tennis, swim, fitness, enrichment programs, and more. Spots fill fast, so register early!

Please Note:
• Some programs require registration fees.
• Most programs are open to Jersey City residents only.
• Program schedules, locations, and availability are subject to change.

Facility Rentals & Permits:
The City of Jersey City uses Facilitron for field and facility permits. Organizations requesting field or facility use must create an account and upload a current Certificate of Insurance.

Facilitron Portal:
https://www.facilitron.com/cityofjerseycity

Aquatics:
Pool schedules, swim lessons, and aquatics information can be found on RecDesk under the “Facilities” and “Programs” tabs.

Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI) Discounts:
Discounted registration rates are available for qualifying families. To apply for LMI status, please complete the application below: https://jcrec.recdesk.com/Community/Membership/Detail?membershipId=3774

Thank you for being part of Jersey City Recreation & Youth Development + Parks.

Pershing Field Charlie Heger Ice Rink/Roller Rink

Note: Rink facility will be closed Sunday, February 22nd, 2026.

The Department of Recreation and Youth Development is excited to announce the opening of the ice-skating rink for the winter of 2025-2026. We are located in Pershing Field Park.
FIRST DAY: November 15th, 2025

PUBLIC SESSIONS:
Thursdays
4pm -6pm

Fridays & Saturdays
4pm-5:30pm
6pm-7:30pm

Sundays
2pm-3:30pm
4pm-5:30pm
6pm-7:30pm

CLOSED ON ALL CITY HOLIDAYS
Thanksgiving Day
Friday after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
New Years Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Lincoln's Birthday
President Day



Note:

Everyone (skaters & spectators) entering the facility must pay the admission fee PER SESSION.

1. Everyone 18 & Older is required to show Photo ID & Proof of Residency*

2. Entrance fees for Jersey City Residents PER SESSION:
--Adults (18-61) $3
--Children (17 & under) $2
-- Seniors (62 & Older) $1
*Above fee applicable so long as proof of Jersey City residency along with photo ID is shown at the front; otherwise, patron will be considered non-resident & pay the non-resident entrance fee

3. Entrance fees for Non-Residents PER SESSION:
--Adults (18-61) $5
--Children (17 & under) $3
-- Seniors (62 & Older) $2

4. Skate Rental fees for everyone PER SESSION:
--Figure skates: $4
--Hockey Skates: $5
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5. Cash & debit/credit cards accepted (American Express not accepted). We do not do wireless pay.

*NO Refunds* *NO Credits* *No Rain Checks*

****Closed on City Holidays***

Facility Details
Facility Type Skating Rink
Address Line One 800 Summit Avenue
Address Line Two
City, State, Zip Code Jersey City, NJ 07307
Capacity
Facility Hours
Day Availability
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Saturday 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Sunday 2:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Facilities
Facility Detail

Location: Pershing Field Charlie Heger Ice Rink/Roller Rink

Interactive map showing the location of Pershing Field Charlie Heger Ice Rink/Roller Rink. Keyboard users can use arrow keys to pan and plus/minus keys to zoom.