Wollman Rink NYC

Central Park's Iconic Seasonal Ice Rink

Wollman Rink NYC sits in the southeast corner of Central Park overlooking the Manhattan skyline. The rink is a winter-season destination for casual skaters and also runs structured hockey programming for kids stepping onto ice for the first time. Ice Hockey in Harlem uses Wollman ice for beginner practices while Lasker Rink is under renovation.

Programs for Kids

The hockey program ladders new skaters from first lessons through team play. Programs include:
- DinoMites Pre-Hockey for children who have never skated, with a hockey focus
- Hockey 101 covering stick handling, passing, shooting, power skating, and team play
- Public skating sessions
- Pond Hockey for adult drop-in (kids may attend with family open skate)
- Group and private lessons
- Skate-rental and on-ice attendant support during public sessions

What's Included

• Outdoor seasonal ice rink in Central Park
• Cone-sectioned beginner area during structured classes
• Coaching staff with hockey playing experience
• Skate-rental and on-site rink amenities
• Iconic park setting next to the Pond and Sheep Meadow

Experience

Sessions are paced for first-time skaters and early-stage hockey players who want to learn fundamentals in a memorable park setting. Pre-Hockey skaters work on standing, falling safely, and basic strokes; Hockey 101 students layer in stick handling, passing, and small-area games. Programs run during the winter ice season.