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 2025 - 2026 Ice Skating Season

Ice skating at Wollman Rink will run from October 26th to March 15th. Subscribe to our email newsletter for updates.

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, $28 peak, $40 holidays
  • Kids (ages 4-12): $11 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+): $11 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)
  • Season passes: Adults (ages 13-64): $275, Children (ages 4-12): $100, Seniors (ages 65+): $100

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) will open on November 15th.


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

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

Gottesman Rink 2025 - 2026 Ice Skating Season

Ice skating at Gottesman Rink will run from November 15th to March 8th. Subscribe to our email newsletter for updates.

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

Gottesman Rink Pricing 

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

Please Note: Helmets are not available to rent. Skate sessions range from 1–2 hours. Pricing and session length 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.

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.