Ice Skating in New York

From October, everyone can skate in New York again. The hot spots for skating in New York are Rockefeller Center and Central Park, but there are more rinks. A true New York winter would not be complete without skating on one of the rinks around the city. Many New Yorkers look forward each year to putting on their skates. Tourists are also able to enjoy skating in the Big Apple. Where should you go to ice skating?

Ice Skating at Rockefeller Center

Ice skating at Rockefeller Center is one of those iconic things to do in New York. At the Rockefeller Rink, you can skate in style. Especially during the Christmas period, when the big Christmas tree is on display. To get there walk to Fifth Avenue between 49th and 50th Street, through the Channel Gardens and down the stairs. You can’t miss it!

Practical Information

• Season: 12 October 2024 to 31 March 2025
• Opening Hours: Daily 9:00 – 0:00
• Duration: You can skate in sessions of an hour.
• General Admission: US $21 – $114 per person depending on the date and time, skate rental included

 

Central Park

Skating in Central Park is found at the Wollman Rink. This rink is definitely one of the finest in the world. The Wollman Rink is located at 62nd Street on the Fifth Avenue side (east side) of Central Park.

• Season: 25 October 2024 through 12 March 2025
• Opening hours: 
  • Monday – Tuesday:          10:00 – 14:30
  • Wednesday – Thursday:   10:00 – 21:00
  • Friday – Saturday.             10:00 – 22:00
  • Sunday:                              10:00 – 21:00
• General Admission: Adults from US $15 a session, children (up to 12) $10
• Skate rentals: US $12

Bryant Park

Just steps away from Times Square, Bryant Park is located on 42nd Street between Fifth Avenue and 6th Avenue. The rink, located right in the park, is even bigger than the Rockefeller skating rink. If you would like more room for skating, then this is definitely a good option. This is the hottest rink in town as it is free for everyone!

• Season: 25 October 2024 to 2 March 2025
• Opening Hours: Daily 8:00 – 22:00
  • On most weekends, holidays and most of December, open until midnight
• General Admission: free, reserve a time slot online
• Skate rentals: US $20-$58 per person depending on the date and time

Brooklyn Bridge Park

Located in Brooklyn Bridge Park, beneath the bridge, you can find the Roebling Rink. Put your skates on and enjoy the views of the Manhattan skyline. Afterwards, you can warm up with a hot chocolate and something sweet and walk to Manhattan over the Brooklyn Bridge. To get to the ice rink in Brooklyn, take the metro line Fto York Street or the A Csubway to High Street. From there it is a short walk to Brooklyn Bridge Park.

• Season: 25 November 2024 to 2 February 2025
• Opening Hours:
  • Monday – Thursday: 14:00 – 21:00
  • Friday – Sunday: 10:00 – 22:00
• General Admission: from US$10 a session
• Skate Rental: US$7