Top 7 ice rinks for active winter recreation in New York
'12.11.2020'
Vita Popova
Ice skating has always been an iconic winter activity in New York City. While the pandemic has affected virtually every area of life this year, some things remain the same. Visit one of these ice rinks for a fun and active outdoor experience with your family. The selection was shared by the publication AMNY.
Where: between Fifth and Sixth Avenues and between 40th and 42nd Streets
Tel.: 212-768-4242
Open: from October 30 to March 7
Opening hours: 11:00 to 20:00 Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 20:00 Saturday and Sunday.
Bryant Park Winter Village is a winter wonderland in Manhattan. Enjoy outdoor activities, visit Holiday Shops, savor food and drinks at The Lodge Deck by Urbanspace.
Due to the pandemic, visitors must wear protective face masks.
It is recommended to book tickets online in advance.
Where: Fifth Avenue, between 49th and 50th Streets
Tel.: 212-332-7655
Open: from mid-October to April
Opening hours: daily from 8: 30 to 12: 00.
It is New York's most iconic ice skating spot and also the most scenic spot in the city. This year the skating rink will run from October to April.
The number of visitors is limited for their own safety in a pandemic. You will need to wear protective masks while riding.
This is the perfect place to take family photos and enjoy some classic New York City entertainment.
Where: 830 Fifth Avenue
Tel.: 212-439-6900
Open: from late October to early April
Opening hours:
- Monday and Tuesday from 10:00 to 14:30
- Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 to 22:00
- Friday and Saturday from 10:00 to 23:00
- Sunday from 10:00 to 21:00.
The Wollman Rink is located in the heart of Central Park. Here you can take a break from the bustle of the city and admire the magnificent views. This ice rink is likely to have fewer people than the Rockefeller Center ice rink, so it's a great spot for those looking to avoid the crowds.
It is better to book places for skiing in advance. Moreover, their number is limited in a pandemic.
This skating rink still offers free admission and more ice skating space than many other venues in the city, making it a great destination for beginners and advanced skaters.
Where: 679 Riverside Drive
Tel.: 212-694-3600
Open: from November to mid-March
Opening hours:
- Friday - from 6:00 to 21:00
- Saturday - from 13:00 to 16:00
- Sunday - from 6:00 to 21:00.
This is not just an ice skating rink, it is also an 11-hectare multi-level landscape recreational facility that rises 21 meters above the Hudson River. Riverbank Stare is the perfect place to spend a winter day with your family, enjoy a walk and active vacation, admire the views. The skating rink is in the open air, but under a dome, which makes the visit comfortable even on a rainy day.
Where: 230 Veasey Street
Open: throughout the winter until March
Opening hours: with 10: 15 to 21: 30.
This beautiful New York skating rink is where professional skaters train. It offers beautiful views of the Hudson and the World Trade Center. This is one of the largest ice rinks in the entire city.
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By the way, by prior arrangement, lessons are held at the rink, and there are public ice skating hours.
Where: 830 Fifth Avenue
Tel.: 917-492-3856
Open: from late October to mid-March.
Opening hours:
- Monday, Tuesday and Thursday - 9:30 am to 16:00 pm
- Friday - from 9:30 to 16:50 and from 18:00 to 23:00
- Saturday - from 14:00 - 23:00
- Sunday - from 12:00 to 16:30.
Another skating rink in Central Park, but less popular with visitors. If you want to avoid the crowds and long lines this is your option. The skating rink offers a beautiful view of the park and there is plenty of space for skiing.
Where: close to Lincoln Road and Parkside / Ocean Avenue.
Tel.: 718-965-8951
Open: from mid-December and throughout the winter.
Opening hours: with 10: 00 to 18: 00.
This outdoor skating rink in Prospect Park offers excellent conditions for ice skating, curling, ice hockey and figure skating throughout the winter. In a pandemic, space will be limited, all skaters must wear protective masks and maintain a distance.
This is a great way to spend time actively with your family throughout the winter.
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