Abe Stark Skating Rink

Parks Celebrates The Beginning Of The Citywide Ice Skating Season

Parks & Recreation kicked off the citywide ice skating season at the beginning of October with the opening of the Abe Stark, War Memorial, and The World’s Fair Ice Skating Rinks. In Central Park, Lasker Rink will open Saturday, Oct. 20, and Kate Wollman Rink in Prospect Park will tie up the celebration opening Wednesday, Nov. 21.

“The opening of the Parks’ skating rinks marks the beginning of winter festivities,” Commissioner Adrian Benepe said. “It’s time to put on your skates, grab a cup of hot chocolate and glide into the City’s seven skating rinks. We hope everyone will enjoy the city’s winter wonderland safely and often.”

Winter weather is right around the corner and Parks & Recreation encourages everyone to take advantage of winter activities and programs in the City’s parks, but also avoid skating on ice on lakes and ponds unless Parks announces that it is safe to do so. While water may appear frozen as the temperature drops, walking or skating on semisolid ice is extremely dangerous. The city’s rinks provide a safe way to enjoy the ice.

Along with general skating, the City’s rinks also offer skating lessons and hockey programs. For locations, hours of operation and fees associated with specific rinks please call 311 or visit www.nyc.gov/parks.

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Contact: Warner Johnston/Trish Bertuccio (212) 360-1311