This is a nice rink located in Montclair. It's a bit worn and it's small inside but there is plenty of room for what you need to do. There is a small refreshment stand located inside though I didn't try it. There is a good mix of people who know how to skate and beginners.....there were always staff on the ice. Looks like they have a lot of ice hockey league games so you need to know that before going to skate since there is only one rink. The parking lot is located sorta behind the rink near a park. A nice place to go to skate if your located in the area. read more

Clary Anderson Arena - Snack bar - Skating Rinks Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

I had a GREAT time! Came here because a Groupon that was given to me. I had a blast! For starters parking is a bit confusing, it looks like you're parking at a train station but it's shared with the rink. If you drive on a narrow paved road along side the ice rink you've gone too far(do not park on path, you will be ticketed or towed)! You have to park in lot and walk over to the arena. Once you're in check is usually quick. Put on your skates and get to skating! The rink is standard size, a bit old but has great "bones." During the week it's pretty quiet, nice to skate semi-alone. Don't forget to check the website for their schedule, they're not always open. Also calling can be a bit tough with the automated thing. This place does private parties and birthdays. I think this would be great for a kids birthday party! Have fun and Good luck skating and enjoy your visit! *please vote below if you enjoyed my review* read more

Clary Anderson Arena - Great arena - Skating Rinks Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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I was pleasantly surprised by this arena. I went on what I thought would be a quiet Thursday afternoon but there was a friendly crowd and even friendlier staff. There are plenty of lockers and benches and seating around the rink. It felt very safe and clean. The rental skates were very clean and new. Ice is very smooth- and cold. Staff were able to answer all my questions without hesitation. I'm planning on taking classes soon! read more

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Great place to ice skate and it's definitely beginner friendly. Been here twice already with my boyfriend and we had a great time both times. Friendly staff and affordable prices. Definitely coming back! read more

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Great value, never too crowded.... we have been coming here for years! It could use a little remodeling, but its a great place to skate. Bathrooms are always clean read more

Clary Anderson is a quaint neighborhood ice skating arena. Parking is a bit far from the entrance and for a first timer, the parking lot and entrance can be hard to locate. Better signage would be helpful. Service is quick and efficient. There are multiple staff members patrolling the ice and offering advice to new skaters. They offer push cart rentals for little ones and new skaters. The arena and facility could use some updating, but overall, gets the job done for an afternoon open skate. read more

Love this place. It's a great hangout for kids on Friday and Saturday night. Keep the kids out of trouble. My son started playing Hockey here when he was 8 years old with the Junior Mounties. The place was so much worst shape back than but it has improve with Joe running the rink. The roof is still in bad shape and it needs TLC, but the Ice is really good. When my son started playing in 2007, you couldn't even see the Blue lines and red line. The ice used to be terrible. I just hope the town puts some money into this place. It's also a good place to catch a High School game. read more

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I've been coming here since I was a kid and it has only gotten better. The midweek public sessions are nice and quiet. Everyone on staff is cool too. Dig it. read more

Great experience there. I went there after Christmas with my two little boys (6 and 4yo) that dint know how to skate. They offer a walker that allows for people who has never skate before to jump right in. Staff was amazing and they were able to sharpen my own skates and offered me a pair of rentals for free while they got it done. I also forgot boys gloves and hats there and called a week Later ... Megan the manager was super nice and found the items, put them All together and returned to me. Great staff. I'll be skating there often read more

The parking area is weird. It's like a dingey road roughly behind the arena. And it felt like we're were entering through the back door, but we were not. Facility/equipment: The facility is small but the rink send to be only a little smaller than any other rink. The ice felt very fake, almost like plastic ice. Maybe that's because we showed up an hour after open skate started. The ice skate rentals were hockey skates that were on par with other places. Type of patrons: Mostly high school and middle school kids. Even on Halloween. Price: great price but you get what you pay for (Groupon) Hours: they had very convenient hours vs most of the competition. We went to a evening open skate session. Other places only went until 4pm read more

Hockey team traveled here for Saturday afternoon game. GPS brings you to front of rink off of Chestnut. However, parking is in the rear off Montclair. Rink has one sheet of ice, Olympic size. The snack bar is not serving any hot food from grill. No one is available to sharpen skates today. The restrooms could use a bit more TLC. The staff is courteous and friendly. read more

This is a really great ice skating rink that I highly recommend!! Me and my friends come all the time to ice skate.The people at the front desk are always so accommodating and friendly!! The rink is big and the ice is always smooth. Great place to learn how to skate if you never have!They also do kids birthday parties and have a party room on the 2nd floor. Definitely give this place a shot you won't regret it!! read more

This is an old vintage rink in the heart of Montclair. Its easy to travel there via Grove Street. If you go there for public session, you'll find waiting in line is short and picking up skates quick. The staff are very friendly and consistent. Above the skating rink there are banners about old high school champions and retired jerseys that give you a sense of the history of this jersey ice arena. read more

Great place to bring your kids to learn to skate. Instructors spend the time and the prices are very reasonable. Food choices are fairly good also if you need to grab a bite to eat. read more

Terrible place to bring a date. Unfriendly staff, rowdy children. One kid almost knocked my girlfriend over -- and didn't say anything. I also fell on the ice and no one came over to help me. Never going back here again. WORST PLACE EVER read more

Pretty decent ice rink with decent prices. Nice lobby with good food choices. You'll be happy to skate here over and over.

I was happy to return a few weeks later and see the ice looking like glass again, and no ice dancing lessons. Like I said before, this is a very well managed rink (have been to quite a few that weren't even close). The young woman in the office is always so pleasant. This is now my no. 1 rink, and I travel 45 minutes to get there - b/c it's worth it. Thank you to all concerned! See you next week. ;) read more

Great rink, very nice staff. Ice was excellent, nice and hard like it should be.

LOVE coming back to skate here. I've never been an ice skater growing up, but recently this fall and winter I've been working on improving, and this place is my go-to. It's best to come once the rink opens in the morning since the ice is smooth and it's not crowded (although you'll most likely see the regulars on the ice already). It's only $11 and I get my money worth skating from opening 11:30am-2:30pm closing during the weekdays. The staff assists with a smile once you walk in and offers great tips for beginners. read more

It smells really bad and the quality of the arena and the place is really bad. Also the food is really bad knowing that when I got chicken tenders from the arena there seemed to be black specks all over it from the fryer. read more