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Brooklyn Ice Skating Rinks

'Tis the season to get out and ice skate with friends and family!

By Meredith Kurnov, Editor & Publisher of Macaroni Kid Brooklyn NW January 6, 2022

An ice skating outing is the perfect way to make the most of winter! What's more magical than ice skating with your kids? Don't forget to follow up your skate efforts with a belly-warming serving of hot chocolate! Check out our roundup of local rinks and make a reservation before the ice thaws!


⛸️ LeFrak Center Prospect Park Ice Skating (Prospect Heights)

  • Open through April 16th
  • Hours:
    • Covered rink: Mon – Thurs: 9am – 4:30pm, Fri: 9am – 7pm, Sat: 1pm – 9pm & Sunday: 1pm – 4:30pm
    • Open air rink: Mon – Thurs: 9am – 7pm, Fri & Sat: 9am – 9pm, Sun: 9am – 7pm
  • Cost: $7.50 – $11 per person, $8 skate rental 


⛸️ William Vale Rink (Williamsburg)

  • Open through March 22nd
  • 23rd floor with stunning views of the city!
  • Hours: Mon – Fri 2pm – 10pm, Sat/Sun 12pm – 10pm 
  • Cost: $20 Adults, $12 Children (12 and under) includes skate rental and locker


⛸️ ArtRink at Brooklyn Children’s Museum (Crown Heights)

  • Open through March 26th
  • During museum hours: Thursday & Friday 2pm–5pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am–1pm & 2pm–5pm (closed 1pm-2pm for cleaning)
  • Cost: $23 Skate & Play Sessions include 60-minutes of skate time, skate rental, and Museum general admission. ($8 for BCM Members.) Book session in advance.


⛸️ Industry City Ice Rink (Sunset Park)

  • Open through March 12th
  • Hours: Thurs 4 – 8pm, Fri 12 – 8pm, Sat 10am – 8pm, Sun 10am – 6pm
  • Open on Feb 1 Lunar New Year from 11am – 8pm
  • Cost: $12 ticket, $10 skate rental, $10 skate aid, $5 helmet, $5 bag check



⛸️ The Rink at Brooklyn Commons (Downtown Brooklyn)

  • Open through February 27th – CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
  • Hours (1.5-2 hours sessions available): Mon–Thurs 2 – 8pm; Fri 2 – 9pm, Sat 10am – 9pm, Sun 10am – 7pm
  • Cost: $15 admission, $5 Skate rental, $15 Skate aid rental (30mins), $40 15 min private lesson, $75 30 min private lesson, $100 30 min semi-private lesson


⛸️ Court Street Ice Rink (Carroll Gardens)

  • Open through March 5th – CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
  • Hours: Weekdays: 3pm – 7pm, Sat/Sun 11AM – 8PM
  • Cost: $35 admission per child includes skate rental and use of skate aid seals and frames


More rinks, a ferry ride or subway away:

⛸️The Rink at Brookfield Place (Battery Park City)

  • Open through March 31st
  • Hours: M–F 2pm – 9:15pm, Sat/Sun/holidays 9am – 9:15pm 
  • Cost: $17 admission, $22 admission + skate rental


⛸️ Wollman Rink (Central Park)

  • Open through March 14th
  • Hours: Mon/Tues 10am-2:30pm | Wed/Thurs/Fri/Sat 10am-10pm | Sun 10am-9pm
  • Cost: Peak times: $23 adult, $9 seniors, $6 spectators and youth | Off-peak times: $14 adults, $5 seniors, $6 spectators and youth


⛸️ Governors Island Ice Skating Rink & Winter Village (Ferry via Pier 11 to Governors Island)

  • Open through February 27th – CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
  • Hours: Fri 12 – 5pm, Sat/Sun 10am – 5pm, Open 10am – 5pm on public school holidays
  • Cost: $11 Admis­sion, $8 Skate rental **FREE admission on Fridays for all visitors!**




⛸️The Rink at Bryant Park (Midtown)

  • Open through March 5th – CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
  • Hours: 8am-10pm daily
  • Cost: The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village is NYC’s only free admission ice skating rink. If you bring your own skates and a backpack for your shoes, you can skate without spending a dime (with a timed reservation). Ice skating with rental skates $18, bag check $12, "premium skate" session $135, bumper cars on ice(!!) starts at $20


Happy ice skating!




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