Looking for a great place to go ice-skating in Staten Island with your kids? We’ve rounded up indoor and outdoor ice-skating rinks in Staten Island, plus a few rinks that are worth the trip to Manhattan, Brooklyn, and nearby New Jersey. Head to an outdoor ice rink in the winter months, or enjoy indoor ice-skating year-round.
Note: Skating dates are projected and may change pending weather conditions. We recommend calling ahead to confirm skating hours and COVID-19 precautions before visiting any of these locations.
Looking for winter activities for your little dare devil? Check out our guide to snow tubing locations near Staten Island.
Ice-Skating in Staten Island
1. Staten Island Skating Pavilion Ice Skating Rink
Indoor rink
3080 Arthur Kill Road
718-605-4800
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Hours: Fridays, 8:10-10:10pm; Saturdays, 2:30-4:30pm and 8-10pm; Sundays, 2:30-4:30pm. Check the website for a holiday schedule.
Price: $14; $12 children. $7 skate rental. Group rates available.
Enjoy public skating and take lessons at this indoor rink located on Staten Island’s South Shore.
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2. WWll Veterans War Memorial Ice Skating Rink
Outdoor rink
Victory Boulevard, west of Clove Road
718-720-1010
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Hours: Season opening to be announced, but hours are usually Friday, 4-10pm; Saturday, 12-4:30pm and 7-10pm; Sunday, 12-6pm
Price: Call for information
Enjoy ice skating at this rink in one of Staten Island’s public parks. Call in advance, as some information is subject to change.
Ice-Skating in Manhattan
1. Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park
Outdoor rink
40th-42nd streets between Fifth and Sixth avenues, Midtown
212-768-4242
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Hours: Through March 6, 2022: Monday-Thursday, 8am-10pm. Friday-Sunday and holidays, 8am-11:30pm.
Price: Admission to the rink is free, but skate rentals are $15-$45. Skate sizes kids 6-4 and adults 5-14 are available.
This annual ice-skating event at Bryant Park also features its famous Winter Village Holiday Market. This year, the holiday market is hosting more than 170 merchants and dining options from New York City and around the world.
2. The Rink at Brookfield Place
Outdoor rink
230 Vesey St., Upper plaza between the Winter Garden and the North Cove Marina, Tribeca
212-978-1698
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Hours: Season opens in November. Check the website for updates.
Price: $15 single session (60 mins); $5 skate rental.
Enjoy ice skating in NYC at this water-side rink in Manhattan’s bustling Downtown area. The rink offers public skating, private lessons, birthday parties and special events packages.
3. The Rink at Rockefeller Center
Outdoor rink
Fifth Avenue, between 49th and 50th streets, Rockefeller Center
212-771-7200
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Hours: Nov. 6-March 6, 2022, daily, 9am-12am
Price: $20-54 for anyone ages 6 and older; $8-22 for children ages 5 and younger. $10 skate rental.
Set in the world-famous Rockefeller Center, this rink is one of the most popular holiday attractions in New York City. Enjoy skating and take photos with the beautiful Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree as your backdrop.
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4. Wollman Rink
Outdoor rink
Central Park (enter at 59th Street and Sixth Avenue)
212-439-6900
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Hours: Season dates to be announced. Hours are generally daily at 10am and closes at the following times: Monday-Tuesday at 2:30pm; Wednesday-Saturday at 10pm; Sunday at 9pm.
Price: Monday-Thursday: $14; $6 children ages 11 and younger; $5 seniors. Friday-Sunday and holidays: $23; $6 children ages 11 and younger; $9 seniors. $11 skate rentals.
A mainstay in New York City for more than 70 years, this outdoor ice skating rink in Manhattan offers public skating, neighborhood events, and artistic programming.
5. Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers
Indoor rink
61 Chelsea Piers, Chelsea
212-336-6100
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Hours: Check the calendar online. Registration is required.
Prices: $20; $10 skate rental
A year-round NYC ice skating destination since 1969, this rink offers public skating, birthday party packages, and programs for youth and adults, including adult skate clinics- because it’s never too late to learn to skate! An on-site shop has lots of merchandise for sale, including training equipment and skating apparel.
Ice-Skating in Brooklyn
1. IC Ice Rink powered by Volvo Car USA
Outdoor rink
Courtyard 5/6, between 34th and 35th streets and 2nd and 3rd avenues, Industry City
718-619-8664
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Hours: Opens late November
Price: $12; skate rentals, $10
After you’re done ice-skating at this Brooklyn rink, Industry City offers a lot of additional activities. Visit some of the hundreds of restaurants, shops, and other businesses located in this popular creative hub of Brooklyn.
2. Lakeside
Outdoor rink
171 East Drive, Southeastern Prospect Park
718-462-0010
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Hours: Season begins mid November. Check the website for updates.
Price: $7.50-$16.21; $3 knee or elbow pads; $6 helmets; $17 penguin skate aide for 1 hour; $13 skate sharpening
This year-round recreation center offers roller skating in warmer weather, and then ice skating in the winter.
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3. Vale Rink
Outdoor rink
111 N. 12th St., 23rd floor, Williamsburg
718-631-8400
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Hours: Season opening to be announced.
Price: To be announced
Enjoy outdoor ice skating in NYC that offers views of the Manhattan skyline. Get cold easily? No problem! There’s a heated enclosure nearby.
4. Abe Stark Skating Rink
Indoor rink
1902 Surf Ave., Coney Island
718-946-3135
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Hours: Check the website or call for public skating availability
Price: $10; $5 skate rental
Quirky Coney Island is home to the beach, an amusement park and the New York Aquarium, but did you know there’s also an ice rink here? Located right on the famous Coney Island Boardwalk!
Ice Rinks in New Jersey
1. Roosevelt Park Family Ice Skating Rink
Outdoor rink
151 Parsonage Road, Edison
732-494-3785
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Hours: Check the website for updates on the public skating schedule
Prices: Call for information
This scenic ice-skating rink in New Jersey overlooks the lake in Roosevelt Park. In warmer months, it offers roller skating for kids and families. Lessons are available.
2. Pro Skate
Indoor rink
1000 Cornwall Road, Monmouth Junction
732-940-6400
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Hours: Check the calendar for open days on the website
Prices: $16; includes skate rental
Glide on the ice at this central New Jersey ice-skating rink that offers public skating, lessons, hockey programs, and more. After skating, visit Tony Loco’s concession area for a snack.
3. Warinanco Sports Center
Indoor rink
1 Park Drive, Roselle
908-298-7849
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Hours: Public skating season opens Nov. 6; Tuesday and Thursday, 10am-12pm; Friday, 8-10pm; Saturday, 10:15am-12:15pm; 1:45-3:45pm; 8:30-10:30pm; Sunday, 1:30-3:30pm. Tickets must be purchased online.
Prices: $6; $5 kids and seniors; $5 skate rentals
Public ice skating is available at this newly renovated sports center. In warmer weather—or if you’re ok with the cold—enjoy scenic trails through the 205 acres of parkland. Other amenities and activities for families and kids include boating, a new café, and more.
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4. Westfield Rink
Indoor rink
650 Fourth Ave., Westfield
908-687-8610
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Hours: Friday, 7:30-9pm; Saturday, 3-4:30pm and 7:30-9pm; Sunday, 2:30-4pm. Pre-registration online is required.
Prices: $11; $6 skate rental
New in the community, this Union County ice-skating rink was built in 2018. Families and kids can enjoy public skating, and family and open hockey. Lessons for all skill levels are available on the weekends.
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