Bryant Park Ice Skating

Urban Ice Skating at “The Pond”

No ice fishing in this pond! Citi Pond in Bryant Park is a skating rink nestled between the buildings of Midtown Manhattan.

The always-picturesque Bryant Park is transformed into a winter playground at Christmastime, featuring an ice skating rink surrounded by inviting holiday shops and a seasonal restaurant called Celsius.

The ice skating rinks at Rockefeller Center and Central Park may be more well-known, but Bryant Park ice skating can certainly hold its own, offering a more economical skating option without sacrificing atmosphere.

The rink in Bryant Park is centrally located near many popular tourist attractions, including Times Square and the Empire State Building.

Citi Pond is very spectator-friendly. Tables and chairs are set up around the perimeter, making it easy to sit down with a cup of coffee and enjoy the festive atmosphere right alongside the rink. The nearby Holiday Shops at Bryant Park will likely tempt you with interesting gifts and goodies.

For more information, visit thepondatbryantpark.com.

Essential Visiting Information

Hours

Sunday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 8 a.m. – midnight
The rink is open October 27th, 2011 - February 26, 2012

This year's grand opening will be on October 27th. The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park also open on October 27th and remain open through January 8, 2012.

Admission Prices

Skating at Citi Pond can be cheaper than Rockefeller Center ice skating or Central Park ice skating.

Admission is free and skate rental is $14.

Lockers to put your stuff in are also free but you will have to pay for the lock ($9) if you don’t bring your own. Checking a bag will cost from $7-$10 depending on bag size.

If you come with your own skates and your own lock, The Pond truly is free.

Location

Citi Pond is located in the heart of Bryant Park, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues and between 40th and 42nd Streets.

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