by Central Park Conservancy
The new Davis Center at Harlem Meer in northern Central Park has an ice rink with public skating, learn-to-skate lessons for all ages and community hockey from late October through March. In summer the space becomes a pool.
Rink season late October through March
Admission and lesson fees posted on Davis Center calendar
Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Ages 3–17.
Admission and lesson fees posted on Davis Center calendar
Rink season late October through March
106-51 East Drive, 10026, in Harlem, Manhattan.
No. Gottesman Rink at the Davis Center is outdoors, so plan for weather, sunscreen and water.
Registration is handled by Central Park Conservancy: daviscenter.centralparknyc.org, or call (212) 310-6600.
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