pretty spacious and family friendly ice rink managed by prospect park. unfortunately the software…read morefor preordering tickets is quite rough and the line moves at a snail's pace. staff are friendly and it's a nice open air setting for ice skating which is nice! it gets crowded but still very skate able.

I booked an event here for a school group and generally was happy with everything, but there could…read morebe some improvements. The booking process was easy, and the staff are very responsive through email. They use a portal for the payment, contract, and waivers which is very convenient. When I arrived, the staff were very helpful and gave me the wristbands and vouchers for hot chocolate right away. They explained the bags for storage were an additional cost, even for large groups, but they were nice and gave me additional bags I needed after purchasing two for our group of 40 people. The lines were EXTREMELY long and slow for general admission which is disappointing when the sessions are limited to 1.5 hours. By the time you purchase tickets and get your skates, part of the session is over. Our session didn't end right at the session end time; they seem to give an additional 10-15 minutes after the end time. I wouldn't recommend getting the $2 chocolate add-on for large groups. Students said the hot chocolate wasn't hot and also didn't taste good at all. This was disappointing given the additional cost. Overall, I would recommend this rink but hope they can provide quicker service at the ticket counter as well as at the skate rental.

Covered and moderately shielded from the elements, well maintained, and offers perfect views of…read moreManhattan during sunset. Appreciate that the different sport courts are decently separated so balls and other flying projectiles don't disturb nearby games too often.

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.

It's not where it was located for the pop up so don't waste your time. You literally have to follow…read morethem around to figure out where they will be skating at.

Great music! Great diverse crowd! Variety of ages 20-80... okay not sure about the exact ages. Good…read moreif you want to skate or not or just listen to the DJ. Not the best ventilation. But the crowd is very kind, helpful and friendly. Good vibes... Ten dollars to get in... five bucks to rent skates.

Size matters Mr…read more Brown and his staff were so pleasant. One staff member even took a brief video of me skating (thanks!). It's a "cozy" rink. Feels crowded with 10 people or so, comfy with 5. It's perfect for those getting acclimated to skating. There are plastic assistive devices for little ones to skate more confidently. Be mindful of the various skill levels and parental oversight. You are skating at your own risk and some caregivers are more vigilant than others. Overall it was a pleasant experience on a milder $10 (admission and skate rental included) Thursday night. Pro tip: if you can hack it, the 4-5:30 pm Thursday session is the least crowded AND least expensive when school is in.

Amazing! better than last year... they made some much needed improvements to the rink…read more.. super friendly staff... lovely to skate outside at night...

Tanya is wonderful! Took an hour class with her through Zoom. Even though there were 27+ people in…read morethe "room," she made sure to check in with every person to give them feedback and correct their form or give positive encouragement. ***Note: Tanya will email you the Zoom link before the class, the pdf that you get with your receipt does not have your individual class Zoom link. ** So glad that I was able to skate/exercise and have fun during the quarantine! Highly recommend!

Tanya and Chris were amazing. Started a little late for open skate but because it was open skate, I…read moredefinitely didn't expect them to take the time to teach us how to skate better. Chris was phenomenal and super patient with my two left feet husband. He taught him to move to the rhythm, he taught me backwards skating after seeing me try on my own and he also taught me how to turn in smaller spaces. The music is phenomenal and although we had to travel a little far, we loved it! I was so impressed with her stern yet friendly demeanor, the music, and their help that I signed up for class in Massapequa on Monday! They are the best and they enjoy dong what they love. My hubby even bought me a t-shirt. It was amazing and my hubby doesn't feel like a loser when he attempts trying to skate.

Where do I start? This place was SO much fun! It's definitely not for the faint of heart, believe…read moreme, it takes a lot to engage in laser tag so please dress comfy and be sure to check on how you're feeling before engaging. Aside from that, the experience was worth it. Mini bowling: omg this is such a cute concept and highly recommended for a date. Food and beverage: ummm, I didn't see much food items to indulge in so please be sure to eat before or when you leave. Drinks, they did have a cute menu filled with mixed drinks, beers, and hard seltzer. Overall, I had a blast and I would recommend this to anyone! It was cost-affordable for the adult night game pass as it cost less than $50 for 2 people. Book online and go have some fun!

We used a discount code "15NYCMAMI" (all caps) at area53nyc .com. It's also good for their Dumbo…read moreand Linden Hill location, as well as Ferox Ninja. This place is so much fun. We love Wednesday nights, when you get double the fun. They have adult night, hip hop night, Latino night. Great place for parties.

The Rink at Brooklyn Commons is a small rink, with real ice, skate rentals, and lights for the…read moreevening. Its in front of the NYU library building. Tickets can be purchased online or you can walk in. At opening on a Saturday, it was just three families with small ones learning to skate, with plenty of room for all. The smallest skate size they had is a toddler size 8 and they offer skate aids (the plastic supports) for $20 to help the small ones stay upright. They also have helmets. If you email them, they can set up lessons or a private event. Pros: Cute rink that's not too crowded that is welcoming of beginners. Low crowds make getting in and out a breeze. Skates are brand new! Cons: - The rink per the employees today opens at 11 am, not 10am like the website says. Whining ensued. - No place to go warm up. You could go in and sit with the rental skates, but not too encouraged given :gestures to the inescapable pandemic infused wasteland: A wind barrier would be helpful? We did not last through our whole session in spite of the many layers we wore. - Pricing. Admission of $15 an hour is all right, then $5 skate rental, sure. $20 for a skate aid? That just tipped this into ridiculous. I know that's optional but holy cow. - Broken benches and gaps in the mats around the rink. It's hard enough staying alive in a pandemic, but also be wary of caught fingers and rolled ankles!

This place is no longer there, walked around for half an hour trying to find it and even asked…read morelocals and officers on the campus. It might have been there years prior but it doesn't exist anymore

Skating floor was awful when I went there. Uneven and dangerous. Also looks like they may have…read moreclosed dow

This a review only based on the Grand opening…read more The wait was terrible. I don't think management even knew what they were doing. The line was long. Only because they did not limit the amount of time of previous attendees. They should have cycle out the attendees to accommodate the next group of ticket holders which is every 2 hours according to "their" waitlist. Adults were all catered to based on the amount of skates they had. Or if you bought your own, you could go in right away. If you had young kids, the wait was about 1.5 hours just to get inside. Getting the skates was another issue. They had one iPad and 50+ people waiting in line for skates. I was lined in the back and finally made my way to the counter to which they asked if I had signed the iPad. I said no and they told me to go wait at the back of the line. I told them no because you have one iPad. Not my issue. I was lined to the left and the iPad was passed only on the right side. How the hell am I suppose to get it if I'm in the opposite side?? It looks way over crowded. Probably over capacity which makes it a safety hazard. This place has no air conditioning or ventilation honestly. The smell of BO is disgusting. Huge turn off. Imagine what it might smell like in the summer. 99% of the workers spoken broken English if none at all. Honestly, how do you run a business with no fluent English speaking workers. One girl with the blue hair and bleached eyebrows obviously doesn't speak a lick of English because she kept speaking to me in Chinese. I told her I didn't speak Chinese and she just kept repeating. Then she said child and no. Make it make sense. There was also no enough helper stands for little or new kids to skate. I saw grown ups holding on to one for their child at the side but they themselves were not skating. Other need to use it also. I wouldn't come back to this place for awhile. Maybe I'll give it another shot. But that would be a long time coming.

5s across the board...Why? Ready for a run-on sentence? Good…read more Welp... I'm a proud Brooklynite who took public transit (no parking stress) with my own ice skates (no rental fee), Welcomed by friendly and efficient staff (not a grinch in sight), got in free (Saturdays 9-11am, Tuesdays 3-5p) with my love (and giggled repeatedly with him throughout our 50 minute session) who also has HIS own skates, Had no need for a locker (put your shoes and bag under the benches, or BYO lock and store them in the open lockers off the floor), Basking in the sunshine on a warmer (didn't even need a coat thanks to my layers and beret) rainy, then sunny, Saturday morning, Gliding (see what I did there?) on a medium-full small rink with skaters of all ages and skill levels, Taking in land and water views of Manhattan and Brooklyn, Appreciating both the option to grab a hot chocolate and use clean stocked restrooms just a few feet away. I'm winning!!!

4.5 / 5.0 - Glide is NYC's newest ice skating rink which just opened up this season under the…read moreBrooklyn Bridge. It is small and very crowded (especially now with the holiday season), but it was the best feeling being immersed in this incredible atmosphere. There are a few things to note before visiting Glide: 1. If you are a NYC resident, check for free or discounted tickets, which are available for select dates and times. 2. Bring your own skates. If you are using rental skates, your experience may be completely different--the skates are made of plastic and my friend got blisters. If you don't have your own skates, wear thick socks and don't forget to bring bandaids. 3. Bring your own lock. They have lockers for shoes and bags which you can use for free with your own lock. 4. If you're looking for serious ice skating, this is not the place. It is a small rink and there are so many people. You're here for the amazing atmosphere and experience. Even though it was a cloudy day, it was still an awesome experience skating under the bridge, with views of Manhattan. I can't wait to come back again at nighttime for the views and lights.