Ice Skating

Enjoy gliding across the ice against the backdrop of the New York City skyline!

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 Gottesman Rink (formerly Lasker Rink). 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
Season: Late October to mid-March
Contact: (833) 615-3500

Located on the east side, very close to the Central Park Zoo, Wollman Rink offers public skating sessions, a skating school, ice hockey, party facilities, skate rentals, and lockers. Recent upgrades to the rink also include a clubhouse, gift shop, a restored trellis, public Wi-Fi, a new kitchen, and more.

Wollman Rink 2026 - 2027 Ice Skating Season

This year's ice skating season at Wollman Rink runs from October 28, 2026 to March 16, 2027.

Wollman Rink Hours of Operation

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

Wollman Rink Pricing 

  • Adults (ages 13-64): $16 off-peak days, $28 peak days, $40 holidays
  • Kids (ages 4-12): $12 anytime (includes 1 non-skating adult chaperone ticket)
  • Kids (ages 3 and under): FREE anytime (includes 1 non-skating adult chaperone ticket)
  • Seniors (ages 65+): $12 anytime
  • Skate rentals: $12
  • Skate aid rentals: $25 (4ft tall and under)
  • Skate sharpening: $20 (Mon/Tues/Fri 9am-5pm and Sat/Sun 8:30am to 6pm)
  • Locker rentals $8
  • Premier Pass: $40
  • WRAP: $16 anytime (includes admission, skates & cocoa w/ IDNYC or NY Public Library card, walk up only)
  • Culture Pass: Free admission tickets released monthly starting in November (reserve in advance on the website, physical IDNYC or NYC public library card required)
  • Season passes: Adults (ages 13-64): $275, Children (ages 4-12): $100, Seniors (ages 65+): $100

Wollman Rink Community Days

Wollman Rink offers free admission on Community Days throughout the season. On opening weekend and the final days of the season, admission is free for everyone. On the other Community Days, admission is free for the group being honored, and their families, with proper identification. Remaining tickets are sold at peak pricing.

  • October 31 to November 1: Opening weekend, free for everyone
  • November 11: Veterans Day, for veterans, active-duty military, and their families
  • January 18: MLK Day, for teachers and their families
  • February 15: Presidents' Day, for public sector employees and their families
  • March 14 to 16: End of season, free for everyone

Free Community Day tickets can be reserved on the rink's website.

How can I purchase tickets to skate at Wollman Rink?

Buy tickets at the rink's website or in person at the box office.

How can I get season passes for Wollman Rink?

Buy season passes at the rink's website or in person at the box office.

How can I register for Skate School programs and classes at Wollman Rink?

Register at the rink's website for Skate School programs and classes, including Youth Skating Skills, Youth Hockey Programs, Youth Figure Skating, Adult Programs, and Private Lessons.

Gottesman Rink (formerly Lasker Rink) is located in the north end of Central Park.


Location: MAP | Mid-Park at 106th-108th Streets
Hours: See below
Contact: (212) 310-6650 or daviscenter@centralparknyc.org

The new ice rink at the Davis Center offers community skate, skating lessons, figure skating and hockey programs.

Gottesman Rink 2026 - 2027 Ice Skating Season

This year's ice skating season at Gottesman Rink runs from November 1, 2026 to March 8, 2027.

Opening Day Celebration: Sunday, November 1

Gottesman Rink opens for the season with a free celebration at the Davis Center.

  • Learn to Skate lesson: 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM, free, skate rentals included
  • On-ice performance: 11:50 AM
  • Public skating with a live DJ: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, in three 80-minute sessions
  • Community Day in the gathering space: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, free

Registration is required for the lesson and the skating sessions. Register on the Davis Center website: https://daviscenter.centralparknyc.org/activities/events/opening-day-celebration

Gottesman Rink Hours of Operation

  • Off Peak Hours: Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Peak Hours: Monday to Friday from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Saturday & Sunday: All day, Public school holiday/vacation days: All day.

Gottesman Rink Pricing 

  • Adults (ages 17+): $5 off-peak, $10 peak
  • Kids (ages 4-16): $5 anytime
  • Kids (ages 3 and under): FREE anytime
  • Lock purchase: $5
  • Skate rentals: $10
  • Skate aid rentals: $10
  • Skate sharpening: $15

Note: Helmets are not available to rent. Skating sessions are 80 minutes. Pricing may vary based on day and time. Check the rink's calendar for more information.

How can I purchase tickets to skate at Gottesman Rink?

You can buy tickets at the rink's website. Some Community Skate dates and times feature live DJs and themed sessions.

Conservatory Water offers free ice skating when conditions permit!


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

Status for winter 2026-2027: Conservatory Water will not be open for ice skating this winter. The pond is closing for a restoration, with reopening expected in late spring or early summer 2028.

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.