Ice Skating

Enjoy gliding across the ice with the New York City skyline in the background! Ice skating in Central Park is a perfect day or nighttime activity to do with friends, family or even a date. So grab your skates (or rent some) and enjoy!

There are two main ice-skating rinks in Central Park, each with skate & locker rentals available - Wollman Rink and Lasker Rink (closed for renovations until 2024). A third (free) option is also available at Conservatory Water when proper ice conditions permit.

Wollman Rink is the most popular and well-known ice skating rink in Central Park!


Location: MAP | Near the southeast corner of the park. Enter at 59th Street and Sixth Avenue.
Hours: See below for current hours
Contact: (833)615-3500

Located on the east side, very close to the Central Park Zoo, Wollman Rink offers ice hockey, a skating school, party facilities, skate rentals, and lockers.

As of November 2021, renovations and construction transformed the rink into a “best-in-class public space” that now features a new clubhouse, gift shop, restored trellis, public Wi-Fi, a new kitchen, and more.

What to Know Before You Visit

When is Wollman Rink open?

Wollman Rink is typically open from late October to early April, weather permitting.

When are public skating session hours for the 2021 - 2022 season?

  • Monday & Tuesday: 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM
  • Wednesday & Thursday: 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Friday & Saturday: 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM

How much are tickets and rentals for Wollman Rink?

  • Adults: $14 off peak, $23 peak and holidays
  • Kids 11 and younger: $6
  • Seniors $5 off peak, $9 peak and holidays
  • Community affiliates, first responders, and veterans & active military with ID: $11
  • Spectators: $6 anytime
  • Skate rentals are $11 and locker rentals are $7

How can I purchase tickets to Wollman Rink?

You can buy tickets at the rink's website or in person at the box office.

What is the current Covid-19 Policy for Wollman Rink?

Both vaccinated and unvaccinated visitors are welcome to skate on the rink. Proof of vaccination is required to sit inside or dine at the indoor café. Masks are required at all times, except while eating.

How can I host an event at Wollman Rink?

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Conservatory Water offers free ice skating when conditions permit!


Location: MAP | East Side between 72nd and 75th Streets
Hours: Weather permitting (see below)

Conservatory Water is located on the East Side between 72nd and 75th Streets and offers free ice skating when the ice is consistently six inches thick. Visitors must bring their own skates to participate at this location.

Lasker Rink is currently closed for renovations.


Location: MAP | Mid-Park at 106th-108th Streets
Hours: Currently closed for renovations. Expected completion date in 2024.
Contact: (917)522-0054

The Central Park Conservancy, in partnership with NYC Parks, is redeveloping Lasker Rink and Pool as the Harlem Meer Center. The new facility will still accommodate recreational and lap swimming, skating and hockey, and will be open year-round for new community-focused programming. The expected completion date is pool season of 2024. Learn more about this Central Park Conservancy project.