The best ice rinks in New York: where to learn how to twist pirouettes
'04.11.2019'
Source: ny.curbed.com
A harbinger of the festive season in New York City is the opening of the ice rinks. Moreover, every year they open to the public earlier. Edition Curbed prepared a list of addresses where you can hone your skills in making pirouettes.
According to the publication, in addition to the popular and touristy rinks in Manhattan, in New York there are many less crowded places for skiing, including a small outdoor ice rink on Staten Island.
So, first things first.
Visy Street, 230. New York 10281
(212) 978-1698
The skating rink is located near the former World Financial Center Brookfield Place in lower Manhattan. This is 2240 square meters of space for skaters of all ages and skill levels.
Skating costs $ 15, another $ 5 has to be paid for skating rental. The cost of private lessons needs to be specified separately, the source writes.
The skating rink is open from 12 to 8:30 pm during the week, from 10:15 to 21:30 on weekends.
89 South Street. New York, 10038
(212) 732-8257
The winter skating rink at Pier 17 is the only skating rink located on the rooftop of the city. This year it will start working on November 22.
Visitors can enjoy ice skating lessons or play brumbol while enjoying panoramic views of the city skyline. There are restaurants and bars on the roof. The rink also offers seasonal membership.
Entrance tickets range from $ 14 to $ 35 and will be available for purchase starting November 8.
61 Pierce Chelsea. New York, 10011
(212) 336-6100
Another year-round ice rink and party venue that offers both private lessons and hours for public ice skating.
Among the advantages of this place is the cost, which is lower than some other seasonal ice rinks. Entrance costs $ 13 dollars, skate rental - $ 7.
Bryant Park, New York
(212) 768-4242
Bryant Park's ever-popular skating rink is surrounded by an annual bazaar, especially when you consider that skating here is free and you can bring your own skates.
If you wish, you can also rent skates. Prices range from $ 18 to $ 33 depending on the day of visit. You can also reserve a place for training, notes the publication.
600 Fifth Avenue. New York, 10020
(212) 332-7654
The city’s most famous skating rink is also the most crowded, so if you want to avoid huge groups of skaters, try to buy a ticket for the “first skate”, with which you can visit this place starting from 7: 00 in the morning.
It is also quite an expensive place to visit. Prices range from $ 25 to $ 33, and skate rental fees are $ 13.
On the subject: Lace up your skates: the ice rink resumes work at the Rockefeller Center
830, Fifth Avenue. New York, 10065
(212) 439-6900
This iconic skating rink is just a godsend for Instagram lovers, the publication notes. After all, he appeared in various films, as well as in the Christmas play Radio City Music Hall. It is especially beautiful here at night, notes the publication.
The price for admission to the rink starts from $ 6 and higher, you can only pay in cash.
110 Lenox Avenue, New York, 10065
Another ice skating spot in Central Park is a less touristy skating rink than the other in the southern part of the park.
It is especially popular due to its size among youth and adult hockey leagues.
Entrance to the skating rink is from $ 5 and higher and is paid only in cash.
679 Riverside Drive. New York 10031
(212) 694-3642
This upper ice skating palace is part of the larger Riverbank State Park complex.
The skating rink is an indoor space, which in the summer works as a rollerdrome. On weekends, open skiing hours are held here, as well as lessons for beginners of any age throughout the season.
Admission is $ 5 for adults and $ 3 for children under 12. The skate rental fee is $ 6.
13135 Avery Avenue. Queens, New York 11355
(718) 760-9001
Unlike many other ice rinks on this list, the World Ice Arena is located indoors and therefore operates year-round.
Riding prices are predictably higher during the holidays ($ 10 versus $ 7 off-season), but if your goal is simply to ride without distractions then you can't go wrong.
171 East Drive, Brooklyn, NY 11225
(718) 462-0010
This ice rink offers hours for public skiing as well as private lessons, hockey competitions and even curling if you want to learn this game. The skating rink is scheduled to begin work in November.
1902 W 19th Street Brooklyn, New York 11214
718-946-6536
Popular with local ice hockey teams, this small ice rink is a worthy reason to go to Coney Island in winter.
This season the skating rink will open in November.
Entrance fee is $ 10, rent is $ 5 dollars.
1337 Victory Boulevard. Staten Island, New York 10301
This ice rink is located in Cloves Lake Park on Staten Island.
The prices here are quite pleasant, in contrast to the price list of skating rinks from Manhattan: the entrance costs $ 10, and the rental is $ 5.
