Where to go ice skating in NYC

Have your main character moment with the bronze gilded statue of the Greek legend Prometheus. Whether the weather is frigid or balmy, nothing stands in the way of New Yorkers and their time on the ice. Fun fact: The attraction, which first opened on Christmas Day in 1936, was meant to be temporary, but it has stood the test of time to become one of the most coveted things to do in New York, especially during the holidays. 

Tickets start at $21 per person, but the exact price depends on the date, the time of day and age. Skate rentals are available for $12. Local skaters can also purchase a membership to have access to the rink and unlimited skating throughout the season. 

If you want to eat, shop and go ice-skating all in one go, The Bank of America Winter Village in Bryant Park is the spot. The 17,000-square-foot outdoor rink is free and open late, however, you’ll still have to rent skates (or BYO). It’s a veritable winter wonderland: After your time on the ice, warm up with hot chocolate at the cozy rinkside lodge. 

Manhattan is home to the most iconic outdoor ice rinks in the city, but this rink in Brooklyn gives them a run for their money. Roebling Rink in Brooklyn Bridge Park offers a chance to skate beneath the Brooklyn Bridge with the backdrop of the Manhattan skyline. 

This is the second year for the rink, and it runs November 25, 2024-February 2, 2025. The rink is open daily Mondays-Thursdays, 2-9pm; Fridays-Sundays, 10am-10pm. Tickets cost $10/person with skate rentals priced at $7.

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. Plus, there are some excellent discounted options to check into.

Considered by some to be the best ice skating rink in Manhattan, this winter favorite is located on the plaza in front of the Brookfield Place Winter Garden.

At 7,350 square feet, it's even bigger than the Rink at Rockefeller Plaza and it gives New Yorkers a reason to visit during the colder months as well (the outdoor spot overlooking the North Cove Marina is extremely popular in the summer).

On weekdays, get a 60-minute session for $15. On weekends, a 60-minute session costs $17. Skate rentals range from $5-$7. Tickets are on sale now for November 16, 2024-March 2, 2025.

After your time on the ice, head inside the downtown mall for some much-needed retail therapy and, perhaps, a coffee and a bite to eat at one of the many food purveyors found on site.​

For this festive season, The Rooftop at Pier 17 has turned into an ice rink with skyline views of Lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge. Skating tickets cost between $13-$40/person.

It's all part of an activation called Jingle Jangle, which also features a cozy Tavern from the bartending pros at The Dead Rabbit. So after you skate—certainly not before!—go grab a cocktail to warm up. In addition to excellent themed cocktails, also expect over-the-top décor, a Christmas soundtrack and plent of photo opps. 

This new rink welcomes skaters to the Williamsburg waterfront as of November 27. Domino Park Rink is part of the new one-acre public plaza and events space at the Domino Sugar redevelopment site.

Skaters of all ages are invited to glide around this 7,000-square-foot rink every day this winter with tickets ranging from $9-$22/per session plus skate rental.

Skate your way into the holiday season at the iconic Oculus at the Winter Whirl Roller Rink, presented by Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Through Sunday, January 5, you can lace up your own skates (or rent a pair there) and surround yourself in festive holiday music and good cheer as you spin and slide under some seriously stunning architecture. It's an indoor rink, so you'll stay nice and warm and you glide around. 

In between turns around the rink, fuel up at The Polar Pub, an all-new holiday themed pop-up serving festive snacks and drinks.

Ahh, is there anything more picturesque than Prospect Park during the fall and winter? We have a feeling you’ll be spending a lot of time there this season, particularly for the park’s massive arena, which transforms from roller rink to ice haven come wintertime. The walk through the park to view the foliage is a bonus, so save time for a stroll.

For 2024, pricing is $10.60 to skate during the week and $15.25 on the weekends. Skate rentals are $10.35. There's a covered rink and an uncovered rink, both are open daily. Here are the full hours.

This sizable outdoor rink is open to the public Friday through Sunday and has a roof to prevent December snows and April showers alike from raining on your Ice Capades. And since Riverbank State Park overlooks the Hudson, you’ll have nice views of the river and the George Washington Bridge as a backdrop. You could even stop by Sofrito, which is on the premises, after a brisk day of skating.

It’s just $6 for adults and $5 for children; skate rental is $6. Here are the details on 2024 opening hours.

There’s no need to wait until winter to glide across the two NHL-size rinks at this megacomplex—they’re open year-round for general skating as well as hockey and figure skating. Unlike most indoor ice arenas, this one doesn’t feel like a cave; ample windows afford sweeping views of the Hudson River to the west. You can book a freestyle skate session here.

This seaside rink keeps people flocking to the area even after Coney Island’s theme parks have closed for the season. The 50-year-old venue began its life as the Ravenhall Baths, a saltwater swimming pool that was quite the Coney Island hotspot in its day. It was destroyed by fire in 1963, after which the space was converted into a destination for the heavily sweatered and uncoordinated. It’s $9 to skate and $5 per skate rental.

Need some skating tips before you attempt to navigate Manhattan’s obstacle-ridden ice? Head to this Queens arena, where dozens of weekly classes are available in addition to daily open sessions.

If you need to refuel after all that gliding, the World Ice Cafe serves rinkside grub during most public skating hours. Admission is $8 for weekdays and $12 for weekends and holidays; skate rental is $6. You must register online before you arrive to skate.

This indoor ice arena is the only rink on Staten Island to stay open year-round, though public skating is available only on weekends (Friday–Sunday). Tickets cost $15 for adults; $13 for kids; and $8 for skate rentals.

If you want to hit the Zamboni slick during the week, join a freestyle figure-skating or open-hockey session.

Clove Lakes Park in Staten Island boasts some of New York’s few remaining wetlands and a pretty nice ice skating rink that’s open just on the weekends and certain holidays during the winter season. As the only outdoor rink on Staten Island, the rink draws skaters of all ages to this beautiful park. 

For this season, the rink is open Saturday, November 16, 2024 through Sunday, March 30, 2025. It’s $14 to skate and $7 to rent skates.

World Ice’s sister arena has the added benefit of a second, smaller skating area for spillover. The five boroughs’ only rooftop rink, it stretches to NHL size under a weatherproof air dome. (If it’s good enough to withstand Canadian temperatures, it can handle the wussy NYC winter.) The additional rink—made of synthetic material—gives smelly adult-leaguers a place to practice their hockey stops while you enjoy your leisurely laps. 

Right now, public skate sessions are on Sunday afternoons. It’s $12 to skate and skate rental is $8. You must register online before showing up to skate.