11 Great Spots for Ice Skating in New York City
Winter will be here before you know it. Spend winter days visiting some of these ice skating rinks around the city. Whether you’re a pro at skating or you’re stepping onto the ice for the first time, it’s sure to be an exciting experience for you and your family. Go and experience these ice skating rinks to welcome winter!
The Rink at Rockefeller Center
5th Ave between 49th and 50th Streets
Open daily, 9 am to 12 am
Admission: General admission tickets for a 60-minute skating session: $21-$114.
Premium tickets for 90 minutes at The Rink, complimentary skate rental, plus a 20% discount at the gift shop: $47-$205.
Season Membership: starts at $550- $600
Skate Rental: $12
This is truly New York’s most iconic ice skating spot. With its iconic backdrop featuring the world-famous Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, it’s the perfect photo opportunity for you and your family after your skating session.
Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park
Bryant Park
Open daily, 8 am to 10 pm.
Select weekend and holiday hours: 8 am-midnight
Admission: Free, must reserve tickets online
Skate Rental: $20 and up
A perennial favorite, the Winter Village at Bryant Park is the ultimate spot for holiday fun. The ice skating rink here is the only one in New York City that offers free admission. While you’re here, be sure to check out the village’s shops and cozy igloos.
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Riverbank State Park
679 Riverside Drive
Hours: Fridays 6 pm-9 pm
Saturdays & Sundays 1 pm-4 pm, 6 pm-9 pm
Holidays 11 am-2 pm, 3 pm-6 pm
Admission: $5 for adults, $3 for children
Skate Rental: $6
Riverbank is not just an ice skating rink, it’s also a 28-acre multi-level landscaped recreational facility, rising 69 feet above the Hudson River. This is an ideal spot to spend a winter day as a family, enjoying the skating rink, wandering around and taking in views of the Hudson.
The Rink at Brookfield Place
230 Vesey Street
Hours: Monday through Friday, 2 to 9:15 pm
Weekends and Holidays, 9 am to 9:15 pm
Admission is offered in hour-long slots
Admission: $15 weekdays, $17 weekends and holidays
Skate Rental: $5 weekdays, $7 weekends and holidays
Skate where the pros train! Enjoy breathtaking views of the Hudson and the World Trade Center at one of the city’s largest rinks. The Rink at Brookfield place offers public skate hours by reservation as well as skating lessons if you’re looking to sharpen your skills as well as your skates.
LeFrak Center at Lakeside
171 East Drive, Brooklyn
Hours: Covered Rink: Monday–Thursday 11 am–4:30 pm, Friday 11 am–8:30 pm, Saturday 1 pm–8:30 pm, Sunday 12:30 pm–6 pm
Uncovered Rink: Monday–Thursday 11 am–7 pm, Friday–Saturday 11 am–8:30 pm, Sunday 11 am–7 pm
Admission: $10.60 on weekdays; $15.25 on weekends
Skate Rental: $10.35
A 36,000-square-foot ice palace, LeFrak Center, located at Lakeside in Prospect Park, offers ice skating, figure skating, curling, hockey, and broomball during the winter, making it a great spot for any family that loves to be on the ice.
World Ice Arena
131-04 Meridian Road
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 10:30 am to 5:15 pm; Friday, 9 am to 5:15 pm, 7 to 9:50 pm; Saturday, Noon to 4:45 pm, 8 to 9:50 pm; Sunday: Noon to 4:45 pm
Admission: $7 weekdays; $10 weekends (starting 7 pm on Fridays) and holidays
Skate Rental:$6
This massive indoor skating rink at World Ice Arena offers great space to practice your skating and even has a coned-off area for practicing figure skating.
Kids will love spending time taking laps around the ice or spending time in the coned-off section where they can practice their figure skating moves. This is a great way to get your family out for some fun adventures during the winter!
Winter Whirl at The Shops at the Oculus
The Shops at the Oculus, 185 Greenwich St.
Hours: Wednesday & Thursday: 1 pm – 8 pm, Friday & Saturday: 11 am – 8 pm, Sunday: 11 am – 6 pm
Admission: Adults $30, children 8- 13: $25. Minimum age 8 to skate
Skate Rental: Included with admission
Roll into the season at the Winter Whirl Roller Rink, set under the stunning and iconic Oculus. With festive holiday music and a vibrant atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to enjoy some holiday fun. Opens November 22.
Domino Park Ice Skating Rink
Domino Square, Williamsburg
Hours: Weekdays: 12 pm – 9 pm, Weekends/Holidays: 9 am– 9 pm
Admission: $18, $12 for NYC residents
Skate Rental: $2
The new 7,000-square-foot ice skating rink at Domino Park offers a unique winter experience with stunning views of the Manhattan skyline. Open for public skating and private events, the rink features elegant glass dasher boards and top-quality refrigeration.
Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers
Pier 61 Chelsea Piers
Hours: Varies, check monthly calendar
Admission: $22.50
Skate Rental: $12
In addition to year-round skating, Sky Rink offers wonderful views of the Hudson River. This facility features two rinks and operates seven days a week. It’s a particularly family-friendly rink for all ages with skating lessons, skating school, youth hockey, and birthday parties.
Wollman Rink NYC
830 5th Ave New York
Hours: Monday and Tuesday, 10 am to 2:30 pm; Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday 10 am – 9 pm, Friday and Saturday, 10 am to 10 pm
Admission: $15 off-peak, $27 peak, $38 prime adults
$10 children ages 4-12, children 3 and under are free
Skate Rental: $12
In the heart of Central Park, Wollman Rink offers a respite from the bustle of the city, and gorgeous views of the skyline. It is also likely to be a bit less crowded than The Rink at Rockefeller Center, so it’s a great spot to avoid crowds.
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Roebling Rink
Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Emily Warren Roebling Plaza
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 2 – 9 pm, Friday to Sunday from 10 am- 10 pm
Admission: $10 tickets
Skate Rental: $7
The ice rink offers breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline and is located next to the historic Brooklyn Bridge. Opening on November 25, it provides a beautiful setting for ice skating with a backdrop of one of New York City’s most recognizable landmarks.
