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Ice Skating in New York City

Ice skating at Rockefeller Center is a popular option if you want to ice skate in New York City, but did you know you have other options? In addition to skating at Rockefeller Center, you could try Central Park, Prospect Park, or one of these other choices.
Ice Skating at The Pond in Bryant Park
Ice skating at Bryant Park is a fun, affordable way to enjoy winter in New York City. This Visitors Guide to the The Ice Skating Pond in Bryant Park will help you plan your visit.
New York City Ice Skating Guide to Rockefeller Center
Ice skating at Rockefeller Center is a truly unique New York experience. This Visitor's Guide to the Ice Rink at Rockefeller Center will help you plan your visit.
Riverbank Ice Skating Rink
Located on the Hudson River at 145th Street, Riverbank Ice Skating Rink is a covered ice skating rink that offers skating sessions on Fridays from 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 12-3 p.m. and from 4-7 p.m from November through January. Adults are $5, children are $3. Ice skate rentals are $5. Call 212-694-3642 for details.
Wollman Rink in Central Park
Wollman Rink is another popular skating choice and is apt to be crowded during peak times (especially weekends). Access to the rink for the full day is $8.50 ($4.25 children) during the week and $11 weekends ($4.50 children). Seniors skate for $4.25 all the time. Skate rentals are $4.75. Wollman Rink is located off Central Park East between 62nd and 63rd Streets.
Lasker Rink in Central Park
Another Central Park ice skating option is Lasker Rink located mid-park between 106th and 108th Streets. Ice skating will cost you $4.50 (children under 12 are $2.25) and skate rental is $4.75. Like Wollman rink, admission is good for a full day of access.
Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers
The Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers offers ice skating year-round. Adults pay $12.50 per session, youths and seniors pay $9.00. Skate rental costs $5.75 and helmet rental is available for $3. The Chelsea Pier Sports and Entertainment complex is located at 23rd Street & the Hudson River.
Kate Wollman Rink in Prospect Park
Located in the southern part of the park, near Parkside & Ocean Avenues, the Kate Wollman Rink is another great ice skating choice. Skating costs $4.00 and for children 14 & under and seniors it's just $2.00. Skate rentals are $4.00 and free lockers are available though you'll need to bring or buy a lock.

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