One of the coolest things to do in the city during the winter season is ice skating. It is a little scared at the beginning, I admit, but it’s fun! However, I see that many people who visit the city or even people that live here don’t know about all the options available – yes, the New York City skating rinks are not limited to Bryant Park, Central Park and Rockefeller. By the way, did you know that the most expensive place for ice skating is the rink at Rockefeller? Yeah! Check out the guide that I prepared and see which option is best for you – see the descriptions for more details about prices (they vary by month and day of the week in some areas), the age limit for kids, and dates.

The classics

• Bryant Park
  Where: Sixth Avenue between 40th and 42nd Streets
  When: From October 27th through March.
  Price: Free; skate rental $18-50, depending on the day and time.
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• Rink at Rockefeller Center
  Where: Fifth Avenue between 49th and 50th Streets
  When: From October 21 through March
  Price: starts at $21; skate rental $11
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• Wollman Rink in Central Park
  Where: Central Park, mid-park between 62nd and 63rd Streets
  When: From October 28th through March 15th
• Price: Starts at $15; skate rental $10
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Rinks in Manhattan that also deserve your attention:

• The Rink at Brookfield Place
  Where: 230 Vesey St
  When: Opens in November
  Price: starts at $15  | $5 skate rental
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• The Rink At Manhattan West
  Endereço: 385 Ninth Avenue
  When: Opens in November
  Price: Price: starts at $20  | $5 skate rental
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Rinks in Brooklyn that also deserve your attention:

• Vale Rink
  Where: The William Vale Hotel – Rooftop – Williamsburg – 111 N. 12th Street
  When: TBA
  Price: starts at $20 – with skate rental included.
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• Lakeside
  Where: Prospect Park, near Ocean Avenue and Lincoln Road entrance
  When: Opens late October
  Price: Weekdays $9,50, weekends $14; skate rental $9,50
  Skating takes place at two rinks (one open-air, one covered).
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• Vale Rink
  Where: The William Vale Hotel – Rooftop – Williamsburg – 111 N. 12th Street
  When: TBA
  Price: starts at $20 – with skate rental included.
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• Brooklyn Bridge Park
  Where: Emily Warren Roebling Plaza
  When: from November 15th to March 1st
  Price: starts at $18
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Ice skating rink in Governors Island

Affordable rinks in New York City

•  Manhattan: Ice Rink at Riverbank State Park
  Where: Henry Hudson Parkway between West 138th and West 145th Streets
  When: From November through Mid March – On weekends
  Price: Adults $5, kids 11 and under $3; skate rental $6
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• Brooklyn: Abe Stark Rink
  Where: Coney Island Boardwalk and West 19th Street
  When: Early November through March
  Price: $10; skate rental $5
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Year-round rinks:

• Manhattan: Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers
  Where: Pier 61, West 23rd Street and Hudson River Park
  Price: $14; skate rental $7
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• Brooklyn: Aviator Sports and Events Center Rink 
  Where: Floyd Bennett Field, Flatbush Avenue and Belt Parkway
  Price: Adults $12, kids $10; skate rental $6
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• Queens: City Ice Pavilion
  Where: 47-32 32nd Place, between 47th and 48th Avenues
  Price: Weekdays $8, Sat.–Sun. $11; skate rental $6
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• Queens: World Ice Pavilion
  Where: Flushing Meadows Corona Park
  Price: $12; skate rental $8
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Rink in Staten Island

• Staten Island
  War Memorial Ice Skating Rink
  Where: Clove Lakes Park, Victory Boulevard, west of Clove Road
  When: Late October through late March – Fri – Sun
  Price: $12; skate rental $7
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