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The best ice skating rinks in New York City

Updated September 2026. 7 places.

The winter months bring more than just the misery of cold weather and gray skies, they also usher in the joy of ice skating in New York City! If you’d like to try your hand at pirouettes and leaps (or merely stretch your legs), here’s a roundup of my favorite rinks.

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Best ice skating rinks in New York City, 2026

  1. Glide at Brooklyn Bridge ParkRink · Brooklyn Bridge Park/DUMBOPro tip. most people rush through here. Take your time.
  2. Industry City Ice RinkRink · Sunset Park/Brooklyn
  3. Rockefeller Center Ice RinkRink · Rockefeller Center/Midtown
  4. The Rink at Bryant ParkRink · Bryant Park/MidtownThe best part? The 17,000-square foot ice skating rink which is free to use (but skate rentals run $20-$36 per person).
  5. Wollman Rink (Central Park)Rink · Central ParkFound in the southeastern corner of Central Park, the city skyline serves as a magnificent backdrop to one of the most famous ice rinks in New York City.
  6. Chelsea Piers Sky RinkRink · ChelseaChelsea Piers Sky Rink is a year-round ice skating rink in New York City that has been charming locals for more than five decades.
  7. LeFrak Center at LakesideRink · Prospect Park/BrooklynAn invaluable public resource, this one of the most affordable ice skating rinks in New York City.
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The full guide, with the ones that didn't make it and why: 11 Impressive Ice Skating Rinks in New York City.