Wollman Rink

Wollman Rink hosts events all year, from yoga classes and pickleball to ice & figure skating.


Location: MAP | Enter at 59th Street and 5th or 6th Avenue
Hours: See below
Contact: (833) 615-3500

2023 Pickleball Season (April 7 to Oct 9)

New in 2023! Wollman Rink transforms into the largest Pickleball installation in the Northeast with 14 courts available daily.

Last year the rink was transformed into a roller disco with the DiscOasis, and this year it's all about Pickleball.

Players can make reservations online up to a week ahead. Walk-in court time is subject to availability.

Days and Hours for Pickleball Courts

Daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, April 7th to October 9th, 2023.

See more info and details on the pickleball event page.

2023 - 2024 Ice Skating Season

Alert: Early bird registration for the Skate School at Wollman Rink has officially launched. See programs below. 

GROUP SKATING INSTRUCTION, FIGURE SKATING, AND HOCKEY

  • First Steps, Levels 2 - 4, Jumping Jacks
  • Adult Total Beginner, Foundation Skills, and Figure Skating Programs
  • Youth Figure Skating Programs
  • Youth Pre-Hockey and Hockey 101 Programs
  • Adult Pond Hockey
  • Freestyle Season Passes

Please subscribe to our newsletter for announcements about the upcoming 2023-2024 season schedule. Opening week will be Oct 23 through 29, 2023.

Premier Pass: Upgrade your experience!

Elevate your ice-skating experience with the all-new Premier Pass and get the following:

  • 2 hours of heated rinkside access to the Chill Lounge
  • Private skate rental concierge service (skates are brought to you)
  • Dedicated locker for storing belongings.
  • Light refreshments, hot cocoa and snacks

Premier Passes are released one week in advance of public skating dates. Available as an add-on to admission for $30 during online ticket purchase or at the box office. Skate rentals are also separate.

A round-up of currently available dates can be found here.

Figure Skating & Ice Dance Session Hours

Monday through Friday: 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Skate School

Group and private classes for basic skills, figure skating, ice hockey, and synchronized skating. All levels, from beginner to advanced, and ages 4 to adults are available.

These programs run from October through February or March.

For details visit the Wollman Rink site.

And don't miss a stop at Harlem’s famed Melba’s Restaurant - located above the rink at The Overlook - offering flavorful and affordable southern fare, all season long.

About Wollman Rink

Opened in 1949, Wollman Rink has been a favorite attraction of Central Park for decades. Ice skating in fall and winter is one of the most popular things to do among New Yorkers and tourists alike. Glide across the ice under a star-covered sky, while surrounded by the splendor of the Manhattan skyline!

The rink is located just a few minutes' walk from the south entrance of W. 59th Street and 6th Avenue.