New York City Ice-Skating Rinks guide

One of the coolest things to do in the city during the winter season is ice skating. It is a little scared at the beginning, I admit, but it’s fun! However, I see that many people who visit the city or even people that live here don’t know about all the options available – yes, the New York City skating rinks are not limited to Bryant Park, Central Park and Rockefeller. By the way, did you know that the most expensive place for ice skating is the rink at Rockefeller? Yeah! Check out the guide that I prepared and see which option is best for you – see the descriptions for more details about prices (they vary by month and day of the week in some areas), the age limit for kids, and dates.

Rink at Rockefeller Center

The classics

• Bryant Park
  Where: Sixth Avenue between 40th and 42nd Streets
  When: October 30 to March 6
  Price: Free; skate rental $18-33
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• Rink at Rockefeller Center
  Where: Fifth Avenue between 49th and 50th Streets
  When: Mid-October through April
  Price: Adults $25–$28, kids 10 and under $15; skate rental $13
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• Wollman Rink in Central Park
  Where: Central Park, mid-park between 62nd and 63rd Streets
  When: Late October to the first week of April
  Price: Adults $12 (Mon.–Thurs.), $19 (Fri.–Sun.); kids 11 and under $6; seniors $5 (Mon.–Thurs.), $9 (Fri.–Sun.); skate rental $10
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Winterland at Pier 17

Rinks in Manhattan that also deserve your attention:

• Winterland Rink
  Where: Rooftop do Pier 17
  When: December through March
  Price: $23 a $26 (with skate rental)
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• The Rink at Brookfield Place
  Where: 230 Vesey St
  When: December through March
  Price: $15 + $5 (with skate rental)
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• Lasker Rink
  Where: Central Park, the northeast corner between 106th and 108th Streets
  When: Late October to late March
  Price: Adults $9, kids 12 and under $5; skate rental $8
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• Standard Hotel
  Where: 848 Washington St., between West 12th and West 13th Streets
  When: Late November until early spring (weather dependent)
  Price: Adults $17, kids $12; skate rental $8
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Vale Rink

Rinks in Brooklyn that also deserve your attention:

• Vale Rink
  Where: The William Vale Hotel – Rooftop – Williamsburg – 111 N. 12th Street
  When: January through March
  Price: Adults $20, kids $12.
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• Lakeside
  Where: Prospect Park, near Ocean Avenue and Lincoln Road entrance
  When: Late October through March
  Price: Weekdays $7,50, weekends $11; skate rental $8
  Skating takes place at two rinks (one open-air, one covered).
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Bryant Park

Affordable rinks in New York City

•  Manhattan: Ice Rink at Riverbank State Park
  Where: Henry Hudson Parkway between West 138th and West 145th Streets
  When: November through March
  Price: Adults $5, kids 11 and under $3; skate rental $6
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• Brooklyn: Abe Stark Rink
  Where: Coney Island Boardwalk and West 19th Street
  When: Early November through March
  Price: $10; skate rental $5
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Wollman Rink in Central Park

Year-round rinks:

• Manhattan: Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers
  Where: Pier 61, West 23rd Street and Hudson River Park
  Price: $14; skate rental $7
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• Brooklyn: Aviator Sports and Events Center Rink
  Where: Floyd Bennett Field, Flatbush Avenue and Belt Parkway
  Price: Adults $12, kids $10; skate rental $6
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• Queens: City Ice Pavilion
  Where: 47-32 32nd Place, between 47th and 48th Avenues
  Price: Weekdays $7, Sat.–Sun. $10; skate rental $6
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• Queens: World Ice Pavilion
  Where: Flushing Meadows Corona Park
  When: Year-round
  Price: Mon.–Fri. $7, Fri. (after 7pm)–Sun. $10; skate rental $6
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Rink in Staten Island

• Staten Island
  War Memorial Ice Skating Rink
  Where: Clove Lakes Park, Victory Boulevard, west of Clove Road
  When: Late October through late March – Fri – Sun
  Price: $10; skate rental $5
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Laura Peruchi

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