Ice Skating

Join us on The Rink this season at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park! New York City's largest free-admission ice skating rink is open daily, including holidays, through February 28, 2027.

Find more info and reserve skate time at the button below. See you on the ice!

Prices below do not include taxes.

Free

$18.72-$64.48 (includes $.72-$2.48 administrative fee) Save on rentals by visiting during off-peak times

Skip the line and extend your skate time on select dates!

Express Lane with rental skates: $87.52 (includes $3.37 administrative fee)

Express Lane bringing own skates: $18.42-$36.86 (includes $0.71-$1.42 administrative fee)

$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. 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.

Express Lane Skip the line and extend your time with the Express Lane ticket. Head straight to lace-up, be one of the first on the ice after resurfacing, and stretch your skate time to 75 minutes. Includes skate rental and complimentary shoe check. Bag check is available for a fee.

We also offer Express Lane for skaters bringing their own skates, available on select dates.

Sessions Almost all skate sessions are 50 minutes long (see Express Lane for extended skate time)

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!

If you are visiting The Rink with a group of  30 – 100 skaters, we ask that you make a group reservation. We charge a premium for any groups visiting during peak season, and you will see limited date and time options for your session. Visit off peak times for more, and less expensive, options.

Group reservations are pending manual confirmation, and cannot be made same-day. Chaperones may be limited.

Groups booking outside of this ticket type will be cancelled by management with no refunds. Please note: We have a zero tolerance policy for groups who do not follow our advance booking policy.

Be sure to use your Bank of America® credit or debit card at checkout to receive 10% off eligible skate rentals between October 28 2026 and February 28, 2027. Please look for the cardholder discount checkbox at checkout.

October 28, 2026 – February 28, 2027 Daily, 8am-10pm

Holiday / peak hours

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.

Please note: ice cuts are already factored into ticket times.

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.

(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

Reserve skate lessons at The Rink All ages and all levels welcome!

Group classes Learn to skate in a group setting this fall. We offer time slots on Saturday and Sunday mornings, and Tuesday afternoons. Skaters are grouped by age and skill level. Reserve lessons

Private lessons Coaches will be available seven days a week. Students can purchase one-time lessons or a series for private or semi-private lessons. Question? Email learntoskate@bryantpark.org

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

Nov 1 – Nov 22 Sundays: 9am-11am

During select dates and times, we turn the music off for guests who would prefer a quieter skate. Note that during these hours, The Rink will still play amplified announcements.

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 availability.

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? Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Only a limited number of guardians and chaperones for younger children may accompany children in the skating areas. Please carefully read our Chaperone Policy below:

One chaperone : FREE -Per two children skaters under age 14 -Only allowed if there is no skating parent/guardian -Skating guardians must have a skating ticket

Additional chaperones : $11.29 each -Must have a paid chaperone ticket to enter skating areas -Up to three non-skating, paid chaperones allowed per booking

For larger groups, a minimum of two children ages 7 and under require a minimum of two chaperones per 10 children.

Non-skaters in Premium Skate parties must have a Premium Skate ticket to join their group in Polar Lounge.

Space is limited! Skaters have priority at benches to put on and remove ice skates. Chaperones must utilize bag check, and cannot "babysit" coats and bags in ticketed seating areas.

Non-skaters in Premium Skate parties must have a Premium Skate ticket to join their group in Polar Lounge.

There is no re-entry to skating areas.

Group chaperones :

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.

Do you have skate aids? Yes, we have four types of skate aids for skaters of various ages and heights:

Skate aids are available to rent onsite 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. 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 events@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 .