Wollman Rink

For a quintessential NYC skating experience, look no further than Wollman Rink to have your own main character moment. This picturesque stalwart located in Central Park features daily skating sessions, rental skates, and gorgeous views of the park, plus the rinkside cafe offers a menu from Harlem’s iconic soul food spot, Melba’s, that includes Crispy Fish Strips, the restaurant’s famous mac ‘n cheese, a Brown Butter Ice Cream & Eggnog Waffle Sandwich, and more.
Price: $15 off-peak or $25 during peak times and holidays, $10 for skate rentals
Hours: Monday and Tuesday from 10 am–2:30 pm; Wednesday and Thursday from 10 am–9 pm; Friday and Saturday from 10 am–10 pm; and Sunday from 10 am–9 pm

Show off your best tricks in Central Park at Wollman Rink’s recently debuted immersive roller disco experience called The DiscOasis. Think copious amounts of glitter, art installations, weekend events (like Skaterobics), and tunes curated by Grammy-winning producer Nile Rogers. In the evenings Wednesday through Sunday from 5:30 pm–10 pm, roll into “Disco After Dark” for lawn games, a separate dance floor, and live DJs, as well as theatrical performances by skating professionals. And for a chilled out vibe, the daytime skate program, that’s held Saturday and Sunday from 10 am–4:30 pm, is a solid alternative.
Cost: Tickets from $19, skate rentals from $10