FAQ: When Does The Ice Skating Rink Open At Rockefeller Center?

Are the ice skating rinks open in New York?

The Rink at Winter Village is New York City’s only free admission ice skating rink, which is made possible by our partner Bank of America. The Rink is open daily, including holidays*, through the season, weather and events permitting. Many changes were made this season for the health and safety of the public and staff.

Are ice skating rinks opening this year?

Ice skating rinks are now closed from Dec 20, while London is under Tier 4 restrictions. London might be in Tier 3, but there are still covid-safe ice rinks open in the capital. Whether you can pirouette like Michelle Kwan or just slip around like Bambi, there’s a rink for everyone in London.

When can you ice skate in New York?

From October everyone can go ice skating in New York. The hot-spots for ice skating in New York are Rockefeller Center and Central Park but there are more rinks. A true New York winter would not be complete without ice skating on one of the rinks around the city.

How much does it cost to ice skate at Rockefeller Center?

How much do I have to pay to skate at The Rink at Rockefeller Center? Adults $25, Children $15, skate rental $13 (yes, you can bring your own skates). During the holidays, the price is raised to $28. During peak season, the price to skate is $33.

How much does it cost to ice skate in Central Park?

Central Park’s other ice-skating destination is less of a tourist trap than the rink at the southern end of the park. But thanks to its size—there are two, NHL-regulation-sized rinks—it’s especially popular with youth and adult hockey leagues. The rink has an entrance fee of $5 and upwards and is cash only.

Can you skate at Rockefeller Center this year?

The Rink opens on November 21 and the skating season runs through January 17, 2021, weather permitting.

Can you rent ice skates at Rockefeller Center?

Skates are available to rent for $15, though guests are welcome to bring their own skates. The Rink at Rockefeller Center is located at Fifth Avenue, between 49th and 50th streets, in Rockefeller Plaza, right below the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.

Is Wollman Rink cash only?

The Wollman Rink was a New York City government contract with the Trump Organization that ended in 2021 after it was canceled. It operates on a cash-only basis.

Will there be ice skating in 2020?

The 2020–21 figure skating season began on July 1, 2020, and ended on June 30, 2021. During this season, elite skaters competed on the ISU Championship level at the 2021 World Championships. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ISU cancelled the Junior Grand Prix series and the Grand Prix Final.

Can you ice skate in Tier 3?

IRMA, British Ice Skating and EIHA can now officially confirm that ice rinks in tier three will be allowed to open for elite athletes, professional dancers and choreographers, people with a disability, supervised activities for children and for formal education or training purposes.

Can you ice skate in Tier 2?

Tier Two. “You can take part in organised sport and physical activity outdoors with any number of people. You can only take part in organised sport, exercise classes and other group activities indoors with people you live with or share a support bubble with.”

Can you ice skate in Central Park all year round?

Wollman Rink is open from late October to early April, weather permitting.

How many ice skating rinks are in Central Park?

There are two main ice-skating rinks in Central Park, each with skate & locker rentals available – Wollman Rink and Lasker Rink.

Is Rockefeller Center free?

Yes. Free to go in and walk around. But, it’s worth it to buy the ticket to the top.