Staying active and in shape is easy in the summer. But when the temperature drops, staying outside for more than a few minutes never seems like a good idea. So if hitting the gym isn’t exactly your favorite way to stay fit, the inter can pose a problem.
Luckily, Long Island has plenty to offer in terms of indoor activities. From ice skating rinks to indoor sports leagues and sports complexes, you will have no trouble finding fun ways to stay active this winter.
Ice Skating Rinks
Ice skating rinks can offer a great way for the entire family to get together for a fun and active winter day. Here is a list of indoor ice skating rinks on Long Island.
Newbridge Ice Arena - Bellmore
Dix Hills Park - Dix Hills
Andrew Stergiopoulos Ice Rink - Great Neck
Iceland - New Hyde Park
The Rinx - Hauppauge
Iceworks - Syosset
Port Washington Skating Center
Cantiague Park - Hicksville
Superior Ice Rink - Kings Park
Freeport Recreation Center Ice Rink - Freeport
Indoor Play Places
Although these are geared more towards kids, these facilities give children much more productive winter activities than sitting on the couch and watching T.V.
- Bounce U - Locations in Smithtown, Farmingdale and Oceanside.
- Active Kidz Long Island - Jericho
- Long Island’s Laser Bounce - Levittown
- Gymboree - Loations inOceanside, Westbury, Plainview and Woodbury.
- Once Upon a Treetop - Plainview
- Wood Kingdom - Locations in Farmingdale, Medford and Coram
Indoor Sports Leagues
Many of these indoor sports complexes offer leagues and clinics for both adults and children. Contact the facilities directly or check out their website for details.
- Long Island Sports Hub - Syosset
- Long Island Sports Complex - Freeport
- Costal Sports - Locations in Hauppauge and Sayville
- The Sports Arena - St. James
- Sportime - Bethpage
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