Indoor and Outdoor Ice-Skating Rinks in New York

UPDATED NOV. 23, 2020: Looking for a great place to ice-skate in New York with your kids? We've rounded up indoor and outdoor ice-skating rinks in the New York area that are open during the coronavirus pandemic, including Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Nassau County, Suffolk County, Rockland County, Westchester County, Bergen County, NJ, and Fairfield County, CT. Head to an outdoor ice rink in the winter months, or enjoy indoor ice-skating year-round. Whatever the season, you'll find complete details on each rink's location, cost, and public skating hours in our guide. Note: Skating dates are projected and may change pending weather conditions. We recommend calling ahead to confirm skating hours before visiting any of these locations. And with COVID-19 restrictions changing constantly, please call ahead to confirm details to avoid disappointment.

• Ice-Skating in Brooklyn
• Ice-Skating in Manhattan
• Ice-Skating on Staten Island
• Ice-Skating in Nassau County
• Ice-Skating in Suffolk County
• Ice-Skating in Rockland County
• Ice-Skating in Westchester County
• Ice-Skating in Bergen County, NJ
• Ice-Skating in Fairfield County, CT
      

Ice-Skating in New York City

Ice-Skating in Brooklyn

IC Ice Rink powered by Volvo Car USA
Courtyard 5/6, between 34th and 35th streets and 2nd and 3rd avenues, Industry City
718-619-8664
Outdoor rink
Hours: Opens Nov. 27: Thursday, 4-8pm; Friday, 12-8pm; Saturday, 10am-8pm; Sunday, 10am-6pm
Price: $12; $10 skate rentals; $10 skate aid; $5 helmet; $5 bag check
What you need to know: Social distancing and face masks are required at all times. Tickets can be purchased online or on-site starting Nov, 25.

Lakeside
171 East Drive, Southeastern Prospect Park
718-462-0010
Outdoor rink
Hours: Currently closed but anticipates opening late November. Hours to be announced.
Price: Monday-Friday: $7.50; Friday after 4pm through Sunday, and holidays: $11; $8 skate rentals.

Vale Rink
111 N. 12th St., Williamsburg
718-631-8400
Outdoor rink
Hours: Anticipates opening by the end of November
Price: To be announced. Price includes skates and admission.

Ice-Skating in Manhattan

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park
40th-42nd streets between Fifth and Sixth avenues, Midtown
917-438-5166
Outdoor rink
Hours: Through March 7, 2021: Monday-Sunday, 8am-10pm.
Price: Free with your own skates. Skate rentals: $21-36.
What you need to know: Advanced online booking required for all skaters at the Bank of America Winter Village (even if bringing your own skates). Masks required. You must provide your name and email address for contact tracing. See website for full COVID-19 guidelines.

Lasker Skating Rink
110 Lenox Ave., Central Park North
917-492-3856
Outdoor rink
Hours: Opens Nov. 20, weather-permitting: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 9:30am-4pm; Wednesday, 9am-4pm; Friday, 9:30am-4:50pm and 6-11pm; Saturday, 2-11pm; Sunday, 12-4:30pm.
Price: $9; $3 seniors; $5 children ages 12 and younger. $8 skate rental.
What you need to know: All visitors must wear face masks at all times. Guests must sanitize their hands and have a temperature check before entering. Rental skates will be sanitized after each use. Staff will clean and disinfect high-touch, high-use areas during closed periods.

The Rink at Brookfield Place
230 Vesey St., Upper plaza between the Winter Garden and the North Cove Marina
212-978-1698
Outdoor rink
Hours: Monday-Friday, 2-3pm, 3:15-4:15pm, 4:30-5:30pm, 5:45-6:45pm, 7-8pm, 8:15-9:15pm; Saturday-Sunday and holidays, 9-10am, 10:15-11:15am, 11:30am-12:30pm, 12:45-1:45pm, 2-3pm, 3:15-4:15pm, 4:30-5:30pm, 5:45-6:45pm, 7-8pm, 8:15-9:15pm
Price: $15 single session (60 mins); $5 skate rental.
What you need to know: 1-hour sessions must be booked online; guests are asked to arrive 15-30 minutes before session. Temperatures will be checked before entry. Face masks required at all times. Guests must maintain social distance. 

The Rink at Rockefeller Center
Fifth Avenue, between 49th and 50th streets, Rockefeller Center
212-771-7200
Outdoor rink
Hours: Nov. 21-Jan. 17, 2021. Nov. 21, 2pm-12am, then daily, 9am-12am, with occasional half-hour cleaning sessions throughout the day. Group rates and skate lessons available.
Price: $25-35; $10 children ages 5 and younger. $15 skate rental.
What you need to know: The Rink is operating at limited capacity and ice-skating sessions are limited to 40 minutes. Masks and social distancing are required at all times, and guests are asked to wash or sanitize hands before entering, use credit/debit or contactless payment methods, and stay home of they’re not feeling well. Guests will also be subject to a health screening prior to entry. The Rink staff will wear face masks, wash hands frequently, perform wellness checks, and stay home if sick. In addition, all surfaces and common areas will be cleaned and sanitized regularly.

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Wollman Rink
Central Park (enter at 59th Street and Sixth Avenue)
212-439-6900
Outdoor rink
Hours: The rink opens daily at 10am and closes at the following times: Monday-Tuesday at 2:30pm; Wednesday-Thursday at 10pm; Friday-Saturday at 11pm; Sunday at 9pm.
Price: Monday-Thursday: $12; $6 children ages 11 and younger; $5 seniors. Friday-Sunday and holidays: $19; $6 children ages 11 and younger; $9 seniors. $10 skate rentals. Cash only.
What to you need to know: Temperature checks and hand sanitation performed before you enter the rink. Masks and social distancing required at all times. See website for full COVID-19 guidelines.

Ice-Skating on Staten Island

Staten Island Skating Pavilion Ice Skating Rink
3080 Arthur Kill Road, Staten Island
718-948-4800
Indoor rink
Hours: Public skating sessions: Saturday-Sunday, 2:30-4:30pm. Check website for holiday schedule.
Price: $14; $12 children. $7 skate rental. Group rates available.
What you need to know: Masks are required in the building. The rink has installed Merve 13 filters, performs temperature checks on both staff and customers, and disinfects commonly touched surfaces. Check the website for the full list of coronavirus safety measures.

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Ice-Skating on Long Island

Ice-Skating in Nassau County

Andrew Stergiopoulos Ice Rink/Parkwood Ice Skating Rink
Parkwood Sports Complex, 65 Arrandale Ave., Great Neck
516-487-2975 x3
Indoor rink
Hours: Monday, 12:30-2:30pm; Tuesday, 10am-12pm and 12:30-2:30pm; Wednesday, 9:30-11:30am, 12-2pm, 3-5pm, and 2:15-4:15pm; Thursday, 10am-12pm and 12:30-2:30pm; Friday, 12:30-2:30pm; Saturday, 3:45-4:45pm and 5-6pm; Sunday, 12-1pm, 3-4pm, and 7:45-9:45pm.  
Price: Residents: $7; Non-residents: $12. $5 skate rental.
What you need to know: You must register in advance for public skating sessions, pay online, register to rent skates, and complete the health screening form. You will have your temperature checked upon arrival.

Newbridge Arena
2600 Newbridge Road, Bellmore
516-783-6181
Indoor rink
Hours: Wednesday, 4-6pm; Thursday, 8-10am; Friday, 8:30-10:30am, 4-6pm; Saturday-Sunday, 12:30-2:30pm and 3-5pm. Call or check the website for holiday hours.
Price: $10; $8 resident; $6 military, fire, police, volunteer ambulance; $5 skate rental.
What you need to know: Face coverings and social distancing are required inside the facility. Visit the rink’s website for complete coronavirus protocols.

Port Washington Skating Center
70 Seaview Blvd., Port Washington
516-484-6800
Indoor rink
Hours: Times vary; see website.
Price: $18. $5 skate rental.
What you need to know: Reserved skating sessions are available at limited capacity to promote social distancing. All skating sessions must be booked in advance and paid in full online. Refunds and exchanges are not available once reservations have been made.

Ice-Skating in Suffolk County

Dix Hills Ice Rink
575 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills
631-462-5883
Indoor rink
Hours: Monday-Wednesday, 10am-12pm; Thursday-Friday, 10am-12pm and 3:45-5:45pm; Saturday-Sunday, 11am-12:30pm, 1-2:30pm, and 3:30-4:30pm
Price: $12; $9 children, teens, and seniors. Resident cards available for special pricing. $4 skate rental. $0.50 Lockers.
What you need to know: 50 skater limit per session. You must sign up online in advance before entering the rink.

The Rinx
660 Terry Road, Hauppauge
631-232-3222
Indoor rink
Hours: Monday-Friday, 12:30-2:30pm; Tuesday-Wednesday, 4-5:45pm; Saturday-Sunday, 12-3pm. TikTok on Ice sessions: Fridays, 8:15-10:15pm.
Price: Weekdays: $12; $9.50 children; $5 seniors, $14 Friday nights. Weekends and holidays: $13; $10.50 children; $6 seniors. $6 skate rental.
What you need to know: Online session purchases are prioritized. Add skate rentals to your cart when you check out and complete the health screening form before arrival. When you arrive at the rink, you must have your temperature checked, complete the contact tracing log, and wear a mask at all times.

The Rinx at Harborfront Park
Port Jefferson Village Center, 101-A E. Broadway, Port Jefferson
631-403-4357
Outdoor rink
Hours: Nov. 27-March 14, 2021: Monday-Thursday, 12-1:30pm, 2-3:30pm, 3:45-5:15pm, 6:30-8pm; Friday, 12-1:30pm, 2-3:30pm, 3:45-5:15pm, 6:15-7:45pm; 8-10pm; Saturday-Sunday, 10-11:30am, 1:15-2:45pm, 3-4:30pm, 4:45-6:15pm; closed Christmas Day.
Price: Weekdays: $11 ($13 Friday and Saturday night); $$8.50 children ages 11 and younger; $5 seniors. Weekends, holidays, and school vacations: $12; $9.50 children ages 11 and younger; $6 seniors. Skate rental: $6.
What you need to know: Masks are required at all times. Advanced registration and payments for sessions must be done online.

Tanger Outlets Deer Park
152 The Arches Circle, Deer Park
631-940-9750
Outdoor rink
Hours: Opens Nov.20. Monday-Friday, 3:30-5pm, 5:30-7pm, 7:30-9pm; Saturday, 10:30am-12pm, 12:30-2pm, 2:30-4pm, 4:30-6pm, 6:30-8pm, 8:30-10pm; Sunday, 11:30am-1pm, 1:30-3pm, 3:30-5pm, 5:30-7pm, 7:30-9pm. See the website for weekly special skate times and Thanksgiving times.
Price: $10; free for children younger than 5. $4 skate rental. Check the website closer to opening day for updated prices.

Ice-Skating in Rockland County

Bear Mountain State Park Ice Rink
Palisades Parkway/Route 9W North, Bear Mountain
845-786-2701
Outdoor rink
Hours: Nov. 14-March 7, 2021: Monday-Tuesday, 10-11:30am and 12-1:30pm; Friday, 8-9:30pm; Saturday-Sunday, 10-11:30am, 12-1:30pm, 2-3:30pm, 4-5:30pm, 6-7:30pm, 8-9:30pm (not on Sundays). See website for additional holiday schedule information.
Price: $5; $2 non-skaters and seniors; free for children ages 4 and younger. $5 skate rental. $5 skate sharpening. $10 parking on weekends and holidays.
What you need to know: The rink is limited to 50 percent capacity. Masks and social distancing are required in the building, there is limited indoor seating, and no lockers available.

Ice-Skating in Westchester County

Ebersole Ice Rink
Delfino Park, 110 Lake St., White Plains
914-422-1390
Outdoor rink
Hours: Friday, 3-5pm, 5:30-7:30pm, 8-10pm; Saturday, 1:30-3:30pm, Sunday 8:30-10:15am (adults only), 1:30-3:30pm. See website for holiday schedule.
Price: $10; $8 children 18 years and younger; $5 seniors. $5 skate rental. $10 skate sharpening.

Ice-Skating in Bergen County, NJ

Inline Skating Club of America
170 Schuyler Ave., North Arlington
201-998-4722
Indoor rink
Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 1-3pm.
Prices: $11. $5 skate rental.
What you need to know: Fill out the health form online before arriving. Temperature checks will be performed upon arrival, and masks and social distancing are required.

Saddle River County Park
760 Saddle River Road, Saddle Brook
201-336-7275
Outdoor rink
Hours: Outdoor pond skating, weather permitting. See website for updates.
Prices: Not available at the time of press.

Samuel Neklin County Park
Rose Street, Wallington
201-336-7275
Outdoor rink
Hours: Outdoor pond skating, weather permitting. See website for updates.
Prices: Not available at the time of press.

Ice-Skating in Fairfield County, CT

Danbury Ice Arena
1 Independence Way, Danbury
203-794-1704
Indoor rink
Hours: Check website for schedule.
Price: $15; DJ Skate: $12, $5 skate rental. No skate rental for public skating.
What you need to know: You can book skate times online. You must download, print, and complete a COVID-19 waiver before arrival and submit it in person. Face masks required. See website for full COVID-19 guidelines.

Darien Ice Rink
55 Old Kings Highway N., Darien
203-655-8251
Indoor rink
Hours: Year-round: Check schedule online.
Price: $10
What you need to know: Masks are mandatory for adults and children, on and off the ice. See website for full COVID-19 policies.

Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink
1 Sue Merz Way, Greenwich
203-531-8560
Indoor rink
Hours: Through March 13, 2021: Monday, 12-1:30pm; Tuesday, 12-1:30pm, 7-8pm, and adults-only skate 8-9pm; Wednesday, 12-1:30pm; Thursday, 12-1:30pm; Friday, 12-1:30pm, and 7:30-9pm; Sunday, 2-4pm. See website for holiday schedule.
Price: Proof of Greenwich residency is required for senior residents. $10; $7 children ages 5-15; free for ages 65 and older ($10 non-residents) and children younger than 4.
What you need to know: You will be able to enter the rink 10 minutes before your session time. Purchase admission tickets online. Face masks and social distancing required; the number of skaters will be limited, and spectators are limited to one adult per child younger than 10 or child with disabilities.

Sports Center of Connecticut
784 River Road, Shelton
203-929-6500
Indoor rink
Hours: Year-round: Hours vary, check the website.
Price: Call for pricing.

Winter Garden Ice Arena
111 Prospect Ridge, Ridgefield
203-438-4423
Indoor rink
Hours: See website for public skating schedule.
Price: See website for pricing.
What you need to know: Masks and social distancing required; temperature checks performed upon arrival. Parents must sign a waiver before entering the rink on behalf of themselves and their children. Spectators limited to one per skater, and all spectators must sign in upon arrival. See website for full COVID-19 guidelines.

Wonderland of Ice
123 Glenwood Ave., Bridgeport
203-576-8118
Indoor rink
Hours: Call for public skating sessions.
Price: Call for pricing.
What you need to know: Temperature checks performed at the door. Masks and social distancing required at all times.