Ice Skating at Rockefeller Center

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. See Map.

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. See Map.

Rockefeller Center Ice Rink Phone:

212-332-7654

Rockefeller Center Ice Rink Website:

http://www.therinkatrockcenter.com/

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

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. View session schedules

Rockefeller Center Ice Rink Admission:

Rates vary depending upon the time of day, day of the week and even change throughout the season. Adult admission is typically $10-14 and children are $7.50-8.50. There are also lunchtime skating sessions that cost just $5. Check the Ice Rink at Rockefeller Center website for the most current information.

Rockefeller Center Ice Skating Lessons:

Half-hour private lessons, per person:
Weekday skating lessons: $30
Weekend skating lessons: $35
Lesson 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.

If the you're interested more in ice skating than in saying you ice skated at Rockefeller Center check out Ice Skating in New York City for some other options.