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. 

Address: 600 5th Avenue in Rockefeller Center, Midtown Manhattan

Dates: The rink now open and typically stays open until March

Price: Tickets start at $22 per person, but the exact price depends on the date, the time of day and age. Skate rentals are available for $12. 

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. 

Address: Bryant Park is located between 40th and 42nd Streets & Fifth and Sixth Avenues in midtown Manhattan

Dates: The rink is now open through March 1, 2026

Price: Free admission with skate rentals priced from $18–$60

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.

Address: Southeast corner of Central Park in Midtown Manhattan. The closest entrance is at 59th Street and 6th Avenue.

Dates: The rink is now open through mid-March 2026

Price: Adult pricing starts at $16 with skate rental priced at $12

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).

Address: 230 Vesey St., Lower Manhattan

Dates: The rink will reopen in November 

Price: Pricing ranges from $15–$17 with skate rental an additional $5–$7

This newer addition to the ice skating scene welcomes skaters to the Williamsburg waterfront. Skaters can glide around the 7,000-square-foot rink while taking in the views of the Manhattan skyline. For a special treat, book a skating session around sunset to watch as the city lights flicker on for the night. Domino Park Ice Rink is part of the new one-acre public plaza and events space at the Domino Sugar redevelopment site.

Address: 15 River St., Brooklyn

Dates: The rink will reopen on November 10

Price: Pricing will be announced in November

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. 

Address: Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn

Dates: The rink will reopen on November 24

Price: Pricing hasn't yet been announced 

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.

Address: Prospect Park, Brooklyn

Dates: The rink will reopen on November 1

Price: Pricing ranges from $5–$15 with skate rental at $10

This sizable outdoor rink is open to the public daily 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.

Address: 679 Riverside Drive, Harlem

Dates: Open year-round

Price: Admission is $5 for adults with skate rental at $6

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.

Address: Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk, Brooklyn

Dates: The rink is now open for the season on weekends and select holidays

Price: Admission is $14 with skate rentals for $7

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.

Address: 61 Chelsea Piers, Manhattan

Dates: The rink is open daily 

Price: Sessions start around $33

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. 

Address: 131-04 Meridian Rd., Flushing, Queens

Dates: Public skating is offered daily year-round

Price: Pricing ranges from $8–$12 with skate rental for $7

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

Address: 3080 Arthur Kill Road, Staten Island

Dates: Open year-round with weekend public sessions

Price: $16 adult admission with skates for $8

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. 

Address: Victory Blvd., west of Clove Rd. in Clove Lakes Park, Staten Island

Dates: The rink will reopen on November 15

Price: $15 admission, $7 for 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 adult-leaguers a place to practice their hockey stops while you enjoy your leisurely laps. 

Address: 47-32 32nd Place, Long Island City, Queens

Dates: Public skating is offered on select days; check the calendar here

Price: $12 with skate rental for $8