Braving the crowds is worth it for the priceless Central Park scenery you can see as you glide around Wollman Rink. Since it opened in the 1950s, the rink at the southern end of Central Park has delighted locals and visitors alike who cherish skating under the stars with the backdrop of the city's skyline.
During the skating season, enjoy skyline views, rinkside igloos, and an expanded skate school. Tickets range from $15 to $38 for adults, depending on date of entry, children and senior tickets cost $10 all season; skates $12.
Through the Wollman Rink Access Program, New Yorkers who have not historically been able to afford a visit can get free and reduced access. Through Culture Pass, free skating admission tickets are available online for New Yorkers with a NYPL card. Plus, New Yorkers with a library card or ID NYC card can stop by the box office each day to purchase a $15 package that includes admission, skate rental, and hot cocoa; the package is available each day, first-come, first-served.