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The Ice Rink at Rockefeller Center

Since it first opened on Christmas Day, 1936, the Rink has attracted over a quarter million people each year. The Rink is open from October to April. The skating surface is 122 feet long and 59 feet wide and can accommodate only 150 skaters at one time.
The Rink accepts CASH ONLY. No reservations.

Rockefeller Center Ice Rink Location: The Rockefeller Center Ice Rink is located in the center of the complex of buildings between 47th and 50th Streets and 5th and 7th Avenues.

Rockefeller Center Ice Rink Directions: F, B, B or Q trains to 47-50 Streets-Rockefeller Center stop; 6 to 51st Street; 1 or 9 to 50th Street.

Rockefeller Center Ice Rink Phone: 212-332-7654

Rockefeller Center Ice Rink Season: The rink at Rockefeller Center typically opens Columbus Day weekend and stays open through early April.

Rockefeller Center Ice Skate Rentals: $8 per session until January 4, 2005; $7 beginning January 5, 2005

Rockefeller Center Ice Rink Sessions: Skate rentals and admissions are charged per session. Time your visit appropriately to get the most skating for your money.

  • 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
  • 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
  • 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
  • 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
  • 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
  • 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
  • 8:30 - 10:00 p.m.
  • 10:30 - 12:00 midnight

Rockefeller Center Ice Rink Admission: Children are defined as under 12.

November 20-28:

  • $17 Adults, $12 Children/Seniors

November 29-December 17:

  • Weekdays: $14 Adults, $10 Children/Seniors
  • Weekends: $17 Adults, $12 Children/Seniors

December 18-January 4:

  • $17 Adults, $12 Children/Seniors

January 5 & on:

  • Monday - Thursday: $9 Adults, $7 Children/Seniors
  • Friday - Sunday and Holidays: $13 Adults, $8 Children/Seniors

Rockefeller Center Ice Skating Lessons: Lesson information and appointments: 212-332-7655

Advice for Ice Skating at Rockefeller Center: Ice skating at Rockefeller Center is a quintessential New York City winter experience. The Ice Skating Rink at Rockefeller Center first opened on Christmas Day in 1936. The Ice Skating Rink at Rockefeller Center can accommodate approximately 150 skaters at a time and the rink is 122 feet long and 59 feet wide.

While ice skating at Rockefeller Center is an experience that many New York City visitors desire, keep in mind that you're paying a premium to be able to say you ice skated at Rockefeller Center -- despite the small ice skating surface and the often crowded atmosphere. Ice skating prices at Rockefeller Center are most expensive during peak holiday periods, and busiest at those times also. Early morning during holiday periods and weekdays before 4 p.m. tend to be quieter times at the Ice Rink at Rockefeller Center.

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Address & Phone
Rockefeller Center
Near 50th St, just off 5th Ave
(212) 332-7654

All times and prices are subject to change and while NYCtourist.com tries to provide you with the most reliable information, we are not responsible for any inaccuracies in this schedule. Call 212-332-7654 for info closer to the date you will be coming for possible schedule changes.

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