Nov 2026: Do not drop off skaters on South Chestnut Street. Use the parking lot at the corner of South Chestnut Street and Fourth Avenue and cross at the marked crosswalk. The rink's own site says all skaters must pre-register for sessions before they arrive.
Gumbert Park At A Glance...
- A seasonal outdoor ice rink with public skating, learn-to-skate lessons and hockey, open from late October into early March.
- Three Little League baseball fields and basketball courts share this 8.3 acre park with the rink.
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About Gumbert Park
Gumbert Park is an 8.3 acre Westfield town park on South Chestnut Street, run by the Town of Westfield Recreation Department. It has basketball courts, three Little League baseball fields, a jogging path and a playground.
The park's winter draw is the Westfield Rink at Gumbert Park, a seasonal outdoor ice rink that the Town runs as a public/private partnership. It offers public skating for children and adults, learn-to-skate lessons, and youth, adult and family hockey. The rink's own site says it runs from late October into early March and has a full-size ice surface with skate rentals, and food trucks stop by on weekends. Check the rink's website for the schedule, prices and registration.
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Activities:
- Jogging / Running
- Playing in the playground
Amenities:- Sports / Athletic Fields
- Restrooms/Bathrooms
- Parking Lot(s)
- Playground
Trails:- Walking Paths
Park Type:- Municipal / City Park
- Playground
Contact / Location
Things to See & Do
Lace up for a public skating session, sign the kids up for learn-to-skate lessons, or watch a hockey game. When the rink is closed, walk or jog the path, shoot hoops or let the kids loose on the playground.
Best Time of Year to Visit
Winter, for the rink, which opens in late October and runs into early March.
Tips and Tricks
This is a neighborhood rink on a residential street with a 25 mph speed limit, so give yourself time to park in the lot and walk over on the sidewalks. Spaces at the rink building itself are reserved for drivers with handicap placards. Street parking is allowed only where posted.
Hours / Season of Operation
The park is open all year; check the Town of Westfield's website for current hours. The rink is a seasonal outdoor facility: its 2026-2027 season opens October 31 and runs into early March, and skaters can find session times on the rink's website.
Facilities
Basketball courts, three Little League baseball fields, a jogging path and a playground share the park with the rink. A parking lot sits at the corner of South Chestnut Street and Fourth Avenue.
Directions
The rink's address is 650 Fourth Avenue, Westfield, and it sits across South Chestnut Street from the park's baseball fields. Park in the lot at the corner of South Chestnut Street and Fourth Avenue, then use the sidewalks and the marked crosswalk.
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Westfield, New Jersey 07090