At Central Park's Wollman Rink, NYC Skating Season Is On Through March 16

Wollman Rink, Central Park's classic winter skating spot, opened for the season on Oct. 28, 2026. It runs daily through March 16, 2027, opening at 10am with closing times that vary by day. The address is 830 Fifth Avenue, but guests enter at 59th Street and Sixth Avenue.

Pricing depends on the day. Each date on the rink calendar is labeled Off-Peak, Peak or Prime. In November, most weekdays are Off-Peak, weekends are mostly Peak, and Nov. 25–29 around Thanksgiving is Prime. If you want a calmer and cheaper session, early-week dates are the safer bet. Tickets are bought online by date, and skate rentals and add-ons cost extra. The site also has a chart that matches shoe size to rental skate size.

There are several ways to skate free or for less. Community Days give free entry to groups such as veterans, teachers and public-sector staff. Today, Nov. 11, is a Veterans Day session for veterans, active-duty military and their families. The Wollman Rink Access Program, or WRAP, offers discounted walk-up entry and skates to anyone with a physical IDNYC or NYC library card. Season passes for 2026–27 allow unlimited skating, up to twice a day.

Beginners are well covered. Learn to Skate USA group classes run from age 3 to adult, and private coaches can be booked for figure skating, ice dance and hockey. There are also youth hockey programs and adult classes.

Food is on site: the café serves smash burgers, Roberta's pizza and chili, while Harlem's Melba's serves comfort food on The Overlook above the rink. Heated igloos hold 8 to 40 guests for holiday gatherings. With the Midtown skyline behind the ice, it remains one of the city's most recognizable winter outings.