---
title: The Rink at American Dream
slug: the-rink-at-american-dream
type: attraction
sub_type: ice rinks
source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/the-rink-at-american-dream
city: East Rutherford
state: NJ
country: US
address: 1 American Dream Wy
geo:
  lat: 40.80802
  lng: -74.06894
duration: up to 1 hrs
cancellation_policy: All sales are final. No cancellations or changes.
extracted_at: 2026-06-16T21:35:31.587Z
price_from:
  amount: 35
  currency: USD
  unit: per_adult
availability: SoldOut
rating:
  value: 3.5
  count: 886
  scale: 5
---
## Overview

Become a pro skater on the NHL regulation-size ice rink at American Dream, East Rutherford, NJ. Rent skates and seal buddy supports for beginners, and enjoy a safe and fun ice-skating experience for the whole family.

## What's Included

- Rental skates included with your ticket (youth size 9 to adult size 12; no half sizes)
- Helmet rental is free

## What's Not Included

- Skate sharpening is not currently available

## Good to Know

- The Rink is an NHL regulation-size rink  
- Children must be at least 3 years old to skate; children cannot be carried  
- Skate time is one hour  
- Children under the age of 14 must be supervised by a parent or guardian  
- Helmets are mandatory for children 10 and under during Open Skate; helmets are provided free of charge  
- No standing or loitering on the ice during Open Skate  
- Day-use lockers are available at the lower level of The Rink  

## Cancellation Policy

[No cancellation policy information provided in the source.]

## FAQs

### What are the hours of operation? 

Operating Hours change frequently. Please visit the American Dream website for current hours of operation.

### Where is the Rink located?

The location address is 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073.

### Is there parking?

Yes. The nearest parking for the Rink is parking decks B and C. American Dream offers convenient parking to all guests. The first hour of parking is free, and after that, it costs only $3 per vehicle (taxes included) for the duration of your visit.

### How will The Rink be sanitized throughout the day? 

The frequency of cleaning and sanitizing has been increased throughout American Dream, with emphasis on frequent contact surfaces using cleaning products and protocols which meet the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines and Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines.

### Where can I find guest lockers? 

Day-use lockers are available at the lower level of The Rink. 

### Am I able to stand on the ice without skating? 

No, there is no standing or loitering on the ice during Open Skate. 

### What is the minimum age requirement for open skate? 

The minimum age is 3 years old for open skate.

### Are helmets mandatory for children?

Helmets are mandatory for children 10 and under during Open Skate. American Dream provides helmets free of charge.

### Can you sharpen my skates at the rink? 

Skate sharpening is not currently available.

### Does The Rink have skates for rent? 

Rental skates are now included (if needed) in the cost of admission from Youth size 9 kids to adult size 12. No half sizes available.

## Reviews

> "Perfect experience for the kids!"
> — Tripster Customer, December 2024

> "Long wait"
> — Kevin Li, January 2025