Seasonal · Christmas · 2026
The best ice skating rinks in New York.
Every one from my own visits, 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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- 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.
- Glide at Brooklyn Bridge ParkRink · Brooklyn Bridge Park/DUMBOPro tip. most people rush through here. Take your time.
- Industry City Ice RinkRink · Sunset Park/BrooklynIf you only do one thing on this list, make it this one.
- LeFrak Center at LakesideRink · Prospect Park/BrooklynAn invaluable public resource, this one of the most affordable ice skating rinks in New York City.
- Rockefeller Center Ice RinkRink · Rockefeller Center/MidtownThe vibe here is reason enough to come back.
- 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).
- 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.
Chelsea Piers Sky Rink
Rink · Chelsea · 61 Chelsea Piers, New York, NY 10011
Chelsea Piers Sky Rink is a year-round ice skating rink in New York City that has been charming locals for more than five decades.
Glide at Brooklyn Bridge Park
Rink · Brooklyn Bridge Park/DUMBO · Emily Warren Roebling Plaza at Brooklyn Bridge Park
Pro tip. most people rush through here. Take your time.
Industry City Ice Rink
Rink · Sunset Park/Brooklyn · 51 35th St, Brooklyn, NY
If you only do one thing on this list, make it this one.
LeFrak Center at Lakeside
Rink · Prospect Park/Brooklyn · 171 East Dr, Brooklyn, NY
An invaluable public resource, this one of the most affordable ice skating rinks in New York City.
Rockefeller Center Ice Rink
Rink · Rockefeller Center/Midtown · 600 5th Avenue, Rockefeller Center, New York
The vibe here is reason enough to come back.
The Rink at Bryant Park
Rink · Bryant Park/Midtown
The best part? The 17,000-square foot ice skating rink which is free to use (but skate rentals run $20-$36 per person).
Wollman Rink (Central Park)
Rink · Central Park · 830 5th Ave, New York
Found 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.
Best ice skating rinks in New York, 2026
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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.