Ice Skating

Prices below do not include taxes.

Free

$18.72-$60.32 (includes $.72-$2.32 administrative fee)
Save on rentals by visiting during off-peak times

$156-$182 (includes $6-$7 administrative fee)
Enjoy a skate concierge, snacks + beverage, access to Polar Lounge (a shared space), skate rentals, bag check, and extended ice time.

Skate Aid rental: $26 (includes $1 administrative fee) (free before 10:30am per availability)
Helmet rental: FREE
Socks: $6.24 (includes $.24 administrative fee)
Lock: $6.24 (includes $.24 administrative fee)
Skate Sharpening:
24hr turnaround: $20.80 (includes $.80 administrative fee)
While you wait: $41.60 (includes $1.60 administrative fee)

Bags are not allowed on the ice, and coats must be worn or checked. We recommend that skaters leave personal items at home if they do not want to pay for bag check. Limited lockers are available this year. Please bring a lock or purchase one on site (fee above).

Shoe check: FREE
Bag check*
Per item: $6.24 (includes $.24 administrative fee)
Per oversized item: (eg: stroller** or piece of luggage) $18.72 (includes $.72 administrative fee)
Fill-a-bag: $18.72 (includes $.72 administrative fee)

*Bag check size and capacity is at the discretion of rink staff. Please note:  there can be no unattended items in any skating areas. Bags are not allowed on the ice. Rink staff and BPC security reserve the right to put unattended items in Bag Check, which can be retrieved for a fee.

**First come, first served unattended stroller parking is available starting mid-November near the info kiosk on the fountain terrace.

Please be aware that due to the seasonal nature of Winter Village, there are no refunds. You may reschedule, or cancel for store credit, any paid rental skates tickets up to one hour before your reservation start time. Please click "Manage this booking" in your confirmation email and follow the instructions.

Skate rentals
Tickets available for the 2025-2026 season at the "Reserve tickets" button above. Sign up for our newsletter for early bird access to tickets for Bumper Cars on Ice.

Our skate sizes are kids 6T-7T, big kids 1-4, and adults 5-14.

Own skates
For those bringing their own skates, tickets roll out daily for skate times one week in advance, throughout the season.

Please do not book multiple own skate sessions in a row. This allows us to accommodate as many skaters as possible each day. Each skater is limited to one time slot per person per day, and max 5 tickets per booking per day. This allows us to accommodate as many skaters as possible each day.

Sessions
Almost all skate sessions are 50 minutes long.

Your ice time begins 20 minutes after your ticket time. Ice time is 50 minutes for all sessions, except the first session of the day, which is longer. Be sure to arrive within your window so you can get your skates, lace up, and be ready to skate when your session starts!

Be sure to use your Bank of America® credit or debit card at checkout to receive 10% off eligible skate rentals between October 24, 2025 and March 1, 2026. Please look for the cardholder discount at checkout.
 

Online only. You will receive a 10% discount on eligible Skate Rentals when you use any Bank of America® issued debit or credit card as your form of payment to pay for your online purchase at checkout. Offer valid between October 24, 2025 and March 1, 2026. Offer only valid on rentals up to $500. Customers must enter their credit or debit card number, card expiration and CVV directly on the payment page online at checkout to qualify for this offer. Except where required by law, cannot be redeemed for cash or cash equivalent, reproduced, modified, sold, traded, refunded or replaced if lost or stolen. Not valid on previous purchases or at any other location or website. No cash back. Bryant Park Corporation also reserves the right to change the terms and conditions applicable to discount codes at any time. Void where prohibited. Fulfillment of this offer is the sole responsibility of Bryant Park Corporation LLC. Discount cannot be applied using Google Wallet.

October 24, 2025 – March 1, 2026
Daily: 8am-10pm

November 6 – November 23: Thursdays – Sundays, 8am-midnight
November 24 – January 4: daily, 8am-midnight

The Rink is open rain or shine, but may close for heavy rain. The park closes if weather conditions are severe. You will receive an email if your skate session is cancelled for inclement weather. Please check the rink message on our home page here for daily updates.

9am-9:20am  
10:40am-11am
12:20pm-12:40pm
2pm-2:20pm
3:40pm-4pm
5:20pm-5:40pm
7pm-7:20pm   
8:40pm-9pm   
10:20pm-10:40pm*
*midnight closures only

Our skating rink is for the fun and enjoyment for everyone.  Regardless of your level of skill, there are elements of risk in ice skating.  Use common sense, show courtesy to others, and anticipate dangerous situations before they arise. 

Skating reservations are approximately 70 minutes from arrival time on your ticket to departure, including time to put on skates and store belongings, so that everyone can enjoy free public ice skating at Winter Village. You must have a Winter Village skater wristband to enter the ice rink.

• Ice skates must be worn to enter the ice rink.
• Read and abide by all signs.
• Follow announcements and obey the instructions of the skate guards.
• Report any hazards to the skate guards.
• Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• Cell phones, headphones, cameras, backpacks, and pocketbooks are not permitted on the ice.
• Food and drinks are not permitted on the ice, nor in skating areas .
• No carrying a child while ice skating. This is very dangerous for the child.
• Skating while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is strictly prohibited.
• No carrying a child while ice skating. This is very dangerous for the child.
• Keep exits clear. Before getting on the ice, look for oncoming skaters. Do not sit on the dasher boards.
• No more than two people may hold hands while ice skating.
• While on the ice, keep moving.  Don't stop where you obstruct other skaters.  Don't skate in groups.
• The center of the ice rink is for skating lessons and figure skating.
• Spins, jumps, and backwards skating are not permitted.
• Please report any injury to a Winter Village staff member.
• Skate respectfully. Please do not litter or use foul language.
• People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid hitting them or disrupting them.
• No abusive, aggressive, abrasive, or disorderly conduct, which may include weaving, pushing, and power stopping.
• You are responsible for skating in a manner that is safe for your fellow skaters. Winter Village staff members reserve the right to remove and permanently ban aggressive skaters from the rink.
• For security reasons, online skating reservations require the name of each person in your party. If fake or repeat names are used, your order may be cancelled, and you will be charged a cancellation fee. Failure to comply with this policy could result in being permanently banned from the rink.
• If you do not show up for a skate reservation and make no attempt to notify us in advance, this constitutes a “no-show”. Repeated “no-shows” are grounds for being permanently banned from the rink.

(Please read carefully!)

In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in ice skating, ice hockey, related events and other activities at all facilities owned by Bryant Park Corporation, including, but not limited to the Bryant Park Skating Rink (the “Facility), Participant, and Participant’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s) if Participant is a minor, acknowledge, appreciate, and agree to the following:

Acknowledgment of Risks

1. The risk of injury from activities at the Facility is significant, including the potential for permanent disability, paralysis, death, and severe social and economic losses, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury exists and only I know whether I have the skill and ability to safely participate in any activity at the Facility. 
    
2. These inherent risks may include, but are not limited to:
   • Falls, collisions, and contact with other participants, spectators, or objects
   • Hazards at the Facility, both natural and man-made
   • Wet surfaces throughout the Facility
   • Medical conditions, even those previously unknown or dormant
   • Actions or inactions of other participants and volunteers including but not limited to their negligence
   • Lack of, or inadequate, first aid or medical care
   • Equipment condition, failure, or malfunction; and
3. I understand that these inherent risks may be caused by my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others, the conditions at the Facility or equipment, or the negligence of the Facility (the “Facility” defined further includes Bryant Park Corporation, BPWV SFM, LLC and Sports Facilities Management, LLC), and all such entities’ employees, officers, agents, partners, members, managers, officials, participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of the Facility) and 
4. I further acknowledge that there may be other risks not known or not reasonably foreseeable at this time.
   
   Assumption of Risk
    
5. I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, and whether arising directly or indirectly from my participation in activities at the Facility, EVEN IF ARISING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE FACILTY or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation, to the fullest extent permitted by law; and
    
6. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation in activities at the Facility. If, however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately.
   
   Indemnification
    
7. I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Facility from and against any and all liabilities, claims, demands, losses, damages, costs, and expenses (including attorneys' fees and costs) that the Facility may incur directly or indirectly as a result of my participation in activities at the Facility, including, but not limited to, any claims brought by third parties (including but not limited to my family members, estate, or any other person or entity acting on my behalf) arising out of my acts, omissions, or negligence, or any breach of this Agreement by me, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
   
   Communicable Diseases
    
8. While the Facility has some preventative measures to reduce the spread of communicable diseases, we cannot guarantee that you or your child(ren) will not become infected while attending our Facility. We depend on each and every visitor and their families to follow the guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and all applicable federal, state, and local health department guidelines, rules, laws, and regulations before and while visiting our Facility. The undersigned fully understands and acknowledges both the known and potential dangers of utilizing the Facility and acknowledge that use thereof by the undersigned and/or such participating children may, despite any efforts to mitigate such dangers, result in exposure to communicable diseases, which could result in quarantine requirements, serious illness, disability, and/or death.
   
   Severability
    
9. I agree that if any portion of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect to the fullest extent permitted by law.
   
   Governing Law and Jurisdiction
    
10. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any legal action or proceeding relating to this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in (insert County), New York.
    
    Electronic Signatures
     
11. I understand and agree that my electronic signature, whether by typing my name, clicking an "I Agree" button, or using a digital signature service, is intended to authenticate this document. This electronic signature shall have the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature. I also agree that electronic copies of this Agreement shall be deemed original documents and shall be admissible in any legal proceeding.
    
    Refunds
     
12. There will be no refunds.  

Skate lessons are available to reserve at The Rink, all ages and all levels welcome! Coaches will be available seven days a week. Students can purchase one-time lessons or a series for private, semi-private, or group lessons.

For questions or more information email the skating academy or text 646-450-9121 (while most inquiries will be answered immediately, please allow for a 48-hour response time).

Click here for a Winter Village map, drop-off locations, rink and Holiday Shops info, and more.

Can I skate for free?
The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village is NYC’s largest free admission ice skating rink. If you own your own skates, you can ice skate for free. Please be sure to reserve an entry time ahead of your visit at the “Reserve Tickets” button on the top of this page.

Please note: "Own Skates" reservations will roll out daily for dates one week out through the rest of the season.

I have my own skates. Can I skip the line?
You must have a ticket to enter skating areas. If you are bringing your own skates please reserve a free “Bring Your Own Skates” ticket at the "Reserve Tickets" button above, ahead of your visit to the rink. You must show your ice skates to enter with an own skates ticket.

I have my own skates. Can I book multiple skate sessions in a row one day?
We do not allow multiple skate sessions to be booked in a row. This allows us to accommodate as many skaters as possible each day. We ask that each skater limit themselves to one time slot per person per day.

If I come a few minutes after my ticket time can I still skate?
Yes!

If I come several hours after my ticket time can I still skate?
Our staff will accommodate you if possible per availability. During peak season it is highly unlikely that late arrivals can be accommodated.

When is the best time to skate to avoid crowds?
-Early mornings: a great time to skate with small children, especially as skate aids are free before 10:30am daily, per availabilty.
-Off peak dates and times: visit weekdays and mornings, and dates before Thanksgiving and after the new year.

Does the rink close when it rains?
The rink is generally open rain or shine. We may close the rink for severe weather. In the event of a weather closure, customers will be notified by email, and refunded for their purchase less a processing fee.

What is your chaperone policy?
Non-skating chaperones do not need a ticket to enter skating areas, and are allowed on a limited basis:

• Skaters under 14 must be chaperoned by an adult over 18
• There is a maximum of 1 chaperone per 2 skaters 
• Other non-skaters are not allowed into ticketed areas 
• There is no re-entry after exiting skating area

Group chaperones:

• Ages 7 and under require a minimum of 2 chaperones per 10 children
• Children ages 8+ require one chaperone per 10 children

Please note: due to space limitations,  non-skating adults may not “babysit” items in the pavilion. Please utilize our bag check; shoe check is free.

Other non-skating friends + family cannot enter the pavilion but can enjoy the view from around The Rink or from The Lodge bar + food hall. Non-skaters in Premium Skate parties must have a Premium Skate ticket to join their group in Polar Lounge.

*Chaperone entry is at the discretion of rink staff.

Do you have skate aids?
Yes, we have three types of skate aids that will help your little skater (2 – 10 years old only) on their own or pushed by an adult:

• Penguins are for beginner skaters under 4' tall
• Snowmen are for beginner skaters under 5' tall
• Zamboni skate aids are pushed by an adult only with a child under 4' tall sitting on the aid. The "driver" must be an adult, no kids pushing kids is allowed, and zamboni riders must be at least two years.

Skate aids are available for purchase on site at the rink only. Availability is first come, first served. Skate aids are not transferable to other skating parties.

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: skate aids are free before 10:30am daily, per availability.

What size skates do you have?
Kids 6T-7T, big kids 1-4, and adults 5-14.

Do you have lockers this year?
Yes, we have limited lockers available this year. Bring a lock, or buy one of ours onsite. There is no re-entry to the rink, so you must retrieve your items from the locker after your session. Locks left behind will be cut by security in between sessions and at the end of the day.

Where can I put personal items?
Please see “Pricing + storage” above.

Can I visit Overlook?
Currently Overlook is only available for events. That may change later in the season!

Can I have a birthday party or rent space at the rink?
Yes, you can rent Polar Lounge for birthday parties and special occasions, or Overlook for larger events. To learn more about our custom packages and to reserve space, email rink@bryantpark.org.

I want to get engaged on the ice! Can you help?
Bryant Park offers packages for those who want to make their trip to the rink extra special. Please contact rink@bryantpark.org for more details. 
Please note: for the safety of our skaters, we cannot accommodate impromptu proposals on the ice. Please contact us at the email above for proposal options.

Why can’t I book Cozy Igloos for January / February? Are those tickets all sold out already?
No! Select "Rosy Igloos" on the ticket site for dates in January and February!

What about Bumper Cars?
Bumper Cars on Ice will return to the park after the new year! Dates and tickets are TBA, sign up for our newsletter for early bird access to tickets for Bumper Cars on Ice.