Xanadu is still pretty new to Bushwick and honestly such a welcome addition to NYC. Pretty much…read moreevery indoor roller rink in the city closed during the pandemic (except the outdoor rink at Brooklyn Bridge Park), so when this place opened people absolutely lost their minds. Walking in feels like stepping straight back into childhood in the best way possible. Neon lights, funky carpet, bright colors, all the nostalgic roller rink vibes you could want. One thing I really love is that unlike most rinks that only do one adults-only night a week, Xanadu switches to 21+ after 8 PM almost every night. It ends up feeling way more like a nightclub than a traditional roller rink, and you don't have to worry about drinking around kids or dodging little ones flying across the floor. They've also got a concession stand with Frito pies, four different kinds of hot dogs, and plenty of snacks if you need a break. Definitely check the website before you go because this isn't the kind of roller rink where you just show up and pay seven bucks to skate. They host different events almost every night, and each one has its own cover charge. It's usually somewhere between $11 and $25, and can go up to around $33 if there's a musical guest, but honestly it's always felt worth it to me. I've caught some great local performers there along with iconic '90s dance acts like Ultra Naté. Lockers are $5 and you'll need a credit card to use them. I 100% recommend this place whether you're looking for a fun night out, trying to pick up a new hobby, or just want to do something different with friends. I swear once you go and see everyone doing tricks, showing off, and having the best time, you're going to want to come back and learn a few moves yourself. It's great solo, great with friends, and skating is definitely a workout, so be prepared to sweat. Dress cute, but keep it breezy.

Fantastic throwback spot in a super cool section of Bushwick!…read more They put on concerts with their super loud & tight sound system, which also has a cool video wall behind the large stage. For skating, they have a large, oval wooden roller rink floor, just they had in the 70's & 80's all around NYC and the boroughs. Killer DJ's & awesome song selections keep the energy going for both concerts & skating. This is a truly unique spot that's perfect for young kids & everyone else up to their 60's or so. (I'd cut it off after that as it's loud & most Seniors wouldn't like the volume & probably shouldn't be roller skating, unless they really know what they're doing). Love that this place exists - it's MAGICAL!!!

The Rooftop at Pier 17 sits above the Seaport area in Lower Manhattan, directly facing the East…read moreRiver with wide open views of the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan skyline, and surrounding waterfront. I found the setting elevated and fully exposed, with a large rooftop layout that feels designed around the view first and everything else second. The space opens outward in every direction, so the city and river become part of the venue itself rather than just a backdrop. The main highlight for me was the combination of live events and skyline views. I attended the World Cup Team Reveal, and the stage placement and open air design made the Brooklyn Bridge and downtown skyline feel like part of the performance. The experience shifts depending on the event, but the consistent focus is the visual impact of being elevated above the river with unobstructed views stretching across Lower Manhattan. Even when I was not focused on the show, the setting itself carried most of the experience through the scale and positioning. The flow of the space was straightforward and event driven. I went through entry points and security checks, then moved into clearly defined standing areas depending on the setup. The rooftop was standing room heavy, so movement felt flexible but contained within sections. During the event, service areas and bars were distributed to manage crowd flow, and everything operated around keeping people oriented toward the stage and skyline rather than encouraging wandering.

Came for the Chance The Rapper concert and had a great time. Lots of bathrooms and merch lines…read moreweren't long at all. Standing room only so get there early if you want to be in the front but there's no bad angle even in the back. Can't beat the skyline views. I feel like they closed the bar early because the show wasn't even over yet and I couldn't get anything else to drink.

This is my 1st time down here at Pier 2. My sis and I came down here so she can rollerskate. It's…read moreso nice down by the water. At Pier 2 They have Pickel Ball, Rollerskating, Basketball, Handball/ Racketball and Fitness. It's a little chilly but cool.

Came to these Brooklyn Bridge Park courts at 8am on a summer Friday with my work bestie to get a…read moresweat in. There we were, a former division 3 starter and a former high school JV back up point guard going head to head in spot ones, giving the Manhattan skyline that stood tall in the background a show to start the day. The infamous "Battle for the Brooklyn Bridge," as some pundits are calling it. We were on one of the five courts, and there I was playing my typical game dribbling the air out of the ball to get a struggle bucket. He was lowkey cooking me I can't even lie. His 3pt percentage from treball was odee shooting hesi hang pulls... I would never say this to his face but he is a wonderful person and a gifted basketball player... it's a shame he's 5'6. After the war of the behemoths, endorphins flowing from a good sweat, we just sat there taking in the sites and talking about how much we love the game. Basketball genuinely makes me feel like a little kid again. It gives me that pure happiness and sense of purpose that I have spent my adult life trying to replicate in something else. Also, shoutout to the work besties of the world. You don't fully appreciate them until one of you leaves the job. IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__

For a POP up rink in BK it was nice!! This is a commercial space in transition. The floor is…read moreunpolished concrete and the skating area is a good size space. It also has skate rental, lockers, food & drink for purchase, and good seating. It's great for all from new skaters, becuase they provide safety walker for beginners. The night I went the dj was playing all of the cookout/old skool house party hits, it was cute. Plenty of space for photo opts. The event was a goodazztime!!!

I went to an event hosted by RollerWave over at Rockaway Beach this past Saturday and have an…read moreabsolute blast! Entry was free (unheard of in this day and age!) and skate rentals were only $20+tax. Believe me when I say the energy of all the skaters, employees and DJ were off the charts! Everyone was positive, enthusiastic, supportive and friendly! There were impromptu conga lines, electric slide dances and smiles aplenty. I must have skated for about 3 hours with only the occasional 3 minute break to catch my breath. In case you got hungry or thirsty, there were small mom n pop food and drink vendors by the entrance charging very reasonable prices. The best part was being amongst such talented skaters! I've only been skating three times now but I feel like I leveled up just by watching others here. If you're new to skating, rest assured that the community is as friendly as they are skilled! 5/5 beach skating event.. thank you RollerWave NYC!

I visited Wollman Rink last Friday for my birthday to attend the Wimbledon court event. I had such…read morea great time and it was nice to see Andre Agassi and other players play tennis on the grass court set up in Central Park. The weather was warm that day but it was such a wonderful experience. My sister won tickets through a contest so I was grateful to experience this opportunity. We had the Pimm's cup drink which was so good and refreshing for the summer heat. We even went back and ordered another round. I'm so glad I got to experience this event! I even love my souvenir the strawberry named Pip.

This is one of two ice skating rinks I've visited so far in NYC and it's my favorite (for now!)…read more I've been twice - once on Christmas Day (was EXTREMELY crowded) and again on January 4th. The most recent visit was much more pleasant as it wasn't crazy crowded with tourists. First, if you are an NYC resident, GET YOURSELF A LIBRARY CARD! Either the New York Library, Brooklyn or Queens - doesn't matter as long as you have a physical copy of one of these. If so, you can buy same-day tickets at the ticket booth for $16!!! This includes your skate rentals and you also get a cup of hot chocolate with this price. Such an incredible perk for those of us who live here! **If you have your own skates, you're allowed to bring them in! Not sure how that affects the library card price, but I do know that it does decrease the regular price cost as you can skip the $12 rental fee. As for the rink itself... This is the biggest one I've been to so far! Which I find to be important as it's easier to dodge the people who don't know how to ice skate when there's more space to move around. There are lockers for rent where you can put your stuff which are $8, however they're a bit small. I was able to stuff our backpack, two pairs of women's shoes, a metal water bottle, one of my husband's Timberland boots and one of our friend's sneakers, but it was a TIGHT squeeze. All of this barely fit. **We put one of each of the guy's shoes in the locker because who would steal one Timberland boot without the other one? These lockers are first come, first serve and it is an absolute NIGHTMARE to find an empty one on crowded days... However you are not allowed to have a purse or backpack on the rink, so keep this in mind if you're planning to come on a peak day! The staff was always very helpful, which we appreciated. Also, I want to make note that one of the staff members told me that they don't sharpen the blades of the skates, which makes them VERY slippery if you get on the ice as soon as the Zamboni finishes up. Besides hot chocolate, they have hot apple cider, coffee beverages and an assortment of snack food you can order if you need to refuel after being out on the ice. They even have some vegan options, which was great to see (as a vegetarian, we love a good vegan option)! When planning your visit, I recommend checking their website to see when they will be resurfacing the ice rink. The first time we went, we did not take this into consideration so we only got about 30-ish minutes of skating before we had to hop off the ice for them to resurface it. However, the second time we went with local friends who suggested we show up right as they were finishing resurfacing the ice. This was absolutely perfect! We got about an hour and 15 minutes or so of rink time before hopping off for them to bring out the Zamboni again. I know that we will definitely be back in the years to come! I love ice skating and this outdoor experience was the best one I've had so far.

My greek lil bro is quite the adequate ice skater. I, on the other hand, am definitely not. So for…read moreour annual ice skating outings, I make it my personal mission to find the newest, most obscure skating rinks in an effort to 1) impress him and 2) limit the potential number of skaters there...thus saving myself from embarrassment. I was able to do so with the ice rink located at the Standard Hotel. The 3K sq ft ice rink, made from REAL ice, is a pop-up rink (only in the Winter...obvs), wedged between the Standard Grill and the entrance to the Standard Hotel. The basic logistics are as follows: Open 12p-12a on weekdays; 9a-1a on weekends. $12 admission (adults), $6 admission (children), $3 skate rental, $5 locker rental. FYI - Bring your own lock to save on the rental - OR just throw your shoes anywhere (literally nobody rented a locker...except for us). The moment we walked up to the rink, one thing was EXCEPTIONALLY obvious - LOTS OF CHILDREN! There were pretty much no adults on the rink that didn't also have a flailing child next to them. Lilb and I agreed to skate - but not before the much needed double bourbon shot spiked hot chocolate purchased @ the food booth conveniently located there...more than likely catered towards parents. Also on sale were amazing smelling crepes & crispy thin french fries that my dieting lilB may or may not have been drooling over. The Standard Ice Rink is the perfect rink for beginners - because you'll either feel like an absolute pro among all the little kids learning...or you'll actually fit right in with all the little kids learning ;) They also have these amazing penguin ice skating helpers for the little ones to push around! Come check out the Standard Ice Rink when you want a break from the tourists (Wollman's), exorbitant prices (Rockefeller), or cray long lines (Bryant Park)!

My girlfriend and I were heading to the Standard for dinner and drinks and unexpectedly saw this…read moreadorable ice rink! We couldn't believe we didn't know about it! It was so romantic and fun for all ages. I definitely recommend going! We went on the later side-like 10pm and it was perfect. They even have an outside area under heat lamps and offer hot chocolate! How fun?!

Visiting Bryant Park Winter Village this year, a lot is similar to previous years, the skating rink…read moreis still in the center of what normally is the grassy lawn in warmer months. Adjacent is rink maintenance and skate rental building to the south east edge, and indoor food court/lounge tent to the north east edge. Mostly food vendors are located in the stands directly around rink. The main Christmas tree is closer to the NYPL building on the east side of the park. What's fairly new this year is the addition of bumper cars on ice, you can purchase tickets in advance online though I'm not sure how much. Although the total Winter Village is set up between October 24, 2025 and March 1, 2026, the majority of this year's seasonal Holiday Shops hosted stalls between first week December thru first week January. For those skating, you can receive 10% off your skate rental if you pay with an eligible Bank of America credit card. For more info: https://bryantpark.org/activities/holiday-shops

Packed with tourists and locals all over and every corner of Bryant Park. Hard to find a spot to…read moreeven sit down if you've bought a bite to eat. And, if you're lucky enough to find a chair and/or table, you better run over and marks your territory before someone's butt plops down first. The BP fountain makes a good photo opp in your next selfie. Take quick snaps before someone's head crops off half of the background. Thanks to the inflation rates these days in 2026, everything including a tiny cup of apple cider is over $10. Food might be between $16-20. Don't think any entrees are under $10 anymore. The views are pretty only when it's not a zoo in there. Otherwise, what view can you really see? People watching lol? Walked around and saw some of the merch prices from different vendors. There's only one word as my conclusion: expensive!!!

Chelsea Piers Sky Rink was a major part of my hockey life in New York…read more It is the only rink in Manhattan, and the location is hard to beat, especially if you live downtown. I used to ride a Citi Bike over, but they also have ample parking, and being right off the West Side Highway made it accessible even for people coming from less convenient parts of the city. It is by no means cheap, but the facility is well-maintained, with two sheets of ice and a serious adult hockey setup. The west rink is especially nice if you get a daytime slot, with views of the Hudson River. I played here for 7 years during my 13 years living in New York, across both Division 1 and Division 4. I always had fun and met a lot of solid people through the leagues. At the time, the rink was run by Dan Genovese, who was super cool, a great hockey player, and someone who ran the leagues and facilities fairly. Adult hockey can get chaotic quickly, and Chelsea Piers generally felt organized, competitive, and well-managed. For a few years, I also stored my equipment in a locker in the Canadiens' locker room, which made skating there much more convenient. Chelsea Piers has plenty beyond hockey, including a driving range and other athletic offerings, but I was really a customer of the ice rink. From that perspective, it is one of the better sports facilities in Manhattan: expensive, yes (like everything in NYC), but clean, organized, well-located, and a great place to keep playing competitive adult hockey in the city.

Back to almost normal operations, they held the Mid-Atlantic competition this year again and had a…read morelot of competitors join from across the nation. Wow the ice wasn't the best of conditions and it was really humid and somewhat foggy inside, at least they gave enough time for competitors to have a 15 minute warm up roughly before their sessions. They moved all the benches for some vendors and to get more space inside.

Rink is on smaller side but like the downtown location…read more Made reservations on line the day before. Times do sell out so book earlier. It was about $19 for admission, skates was an additional $7. Tent area to change into skates does get crowded so might be hard to find a seat to sit. Skate aids are available for rental for younger ones. Feels colder since it's near the water so bundle up. Abundance of restaurants and restrooms in Brookfield Place.

Fun and friendly environment, Mike and Chris were super helpful and they play good music.read more

I didn't end up using this facility since they no longer offer skate rentals during public…read moresessions, but the reception was very kind in explaining. Hopefully their website will be updated soon.

An ice rink in Long Island City, located on top of a warehouse. Parking is on the main level…read morealthough it is a little tight. Upstairs 3rd floor has a single rink underneath a soft dome, ice is a little on the soft side but isn't bad for the hockey and learn to skate that you have here. Check in is the 2nd level, and there's a training center in the basement. They have a skate shop on the entry floor with the garage.