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 (Lasker Rink is currently closed for renovations until 2024). A third (free) option is also available at Conservatory Water when proper ice conditions permit.
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Wollman Rink
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 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.
The rink was renovated in 2021 and is now a “best-in-class public space” featuring a clubhouse, gift shop, a restored trellis, public Wi-Fi, a new kitchen, and more.
Wollman Rink is typically open for ice skating from late October to late March, weather permitting.
2023 - 2024 Ice Skating Season
- Oct 28, 2023 to March 15, 2024
- Tickets on sale beginning Oct 3
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
Registration for Skate School
How much are tickets and rentals for Wollman Rink?
- Adults (ages 13-64): $15 off-peak, $26 peak, $35 holidays
- Kids (ages 2-12): $10 anytime
- Seniors (ages 65+): $10 anytime
- Skate rentals: $11
- Locker rentals are credit card only and will be sold on-site $7
- Premier Pass: $40
How can I purchase tickets to Wollman Rink?
You can buy tickets at the rink's website or in person at the box office.
Does Wollman Rink offer Season Passes?
Yes, click here to purchase season passes.
- Adults (ages 13-64): $250
- Children (ages 2-12): $100
- Seniors (ages 65+): $100
What is the current Covid-19 Policy for Wollman Rink?
Wollman Rink NYC is following guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), New York State, and New York City for increased health and safety procedures.
How can I host an event at Wollman Rink?
Fill out this short form to host your next corporate, personal, or school event.
Conservatory water - the boat pond
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.