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 - More information
- 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 - More information
- 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 - More information

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) - More information
- The Rink at Brookfield Place
Where: 230 Vesey St
When: December through March
Price: $15 + $5 (with skate rental) - More information.
- 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 - More information
- 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 - More information

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. - More information.
- 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). - More information

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 - More information
- Brooklyn: Abe Stark Rink
Where: Coney Island Boardwalk and West 19th Street
When: Early November through March
Price: $10; skate rental $5 - More information

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 - More information
- Brooklyn: Aviator Sports and Events Center Rink
Where: Floyd Bennett Field, Flatbush Avenue and Belt Parkway
Price: Adults $12, kids $10; skate rental $6 - More information
- Queens: City Ice Pavilion
Where: 47-32 32nd Place, between 47th and 48th Avenues
Price: Weekdays $7, Sat.–Sun. $10; skate rental $6 - More information
- Queens: World Ice Pavilion
Where: Flushing Meadows Corona Park
When: Year-round
Price: Mon.–Fri. $7, Fri. (after 7pm)–Sun. $10; skate rental $6 - More information
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 - More information
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