The Top 9 Rinks to Go Roller Skating in NYC, Westchester, and Long Island

Roller blading and roller skating in NYC and nearby aren't just great ways for kids to be active and stay healthy. Going to an outdoor or indoor roller skating rink near you it’s also a fun, inexpensive pastime that the whole family can enjoy. Whether it's too cold to play outside or it's too hot to handle the sweltering summer, here’s a list of the top roller skating rinks in New York City, Long Island, Westchester County, and New Jersey. Oh, and if your kids need to learn how to rollerblade or roller skate, check out these tips.

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• Manhattan
• Brooklyn
• Queens
• Long Island
• Westchester

Roller Skating in Manhattan

1. Pier 62 Skatepark

Pier 62 at Hudson River Park, W. 22nd Street, Chelsea 
212-627-2020
Hours: Daily, 8am to dusk, weather permitting
Cost: FREE
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For an unforgettable New York experience, children and adults can enjoy some outdoor skating within the setting of the magnificent Hudson River Park at Pier 62 Skatepark. The “California style” skatepark is designed to suit all levels, from beginners through to experienced skaters, and welcomes visitors every day of the year. It’s free to enter, and Pier 62 is ADA-accessible. After a skate, be sure to grab a bite to eat at neighboring Chelsea Piers.

2. Riverbank Skating Rink

679 Riverside Drive, Hamilton Heights 
212-694-3600
Hours: Through Sept. 8: Monday-Friday, 4-6pm; Saturday-Sunday, 2-4pm and 5-7pm
Cost: $1.50; $6 skate rental
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Situated in New York’s Riverbank State Park in Harlem, the skating rink is a covered rink open from July through September. With breathtaking views of the Hudson River, George Washington Bridge, and Palisades, tennis and basketball courts, swimming pools, a carousel, picnic areas, and a restaurant, the park really offers something for everyone.

Roller Skating in Brooklyn

1. LeFrak Center at Lakeside Brooklyn

171 East Drive, Prospect Park 
718-462-0010
Hours: Sunday-Friday, 12-6pm; Saturday, 12-8pm
Cost: $6; $7 skate rental
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Looking for a roller skating rink in Brooklyn? Head over to the sprawling, outdoor, 16,000-square-foot roller rink set in the scenic parkland of Prospect Park—but first, purchase tickets in advance on the Prospect Park website. The rink is open to all ages and abilities making it the perfect activity for the whole family. And, if all that exercise leaves you and the little ones feeling hungry, relax and enjoy an après-skate meal or snack at the Bluestone Café. The center is open from April through October and also offers boat and bike rentals, a splash pad, and special events such as the Roller Disco.

 

 

 

 

 

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2. Pier 2 Roller Rink

150 Furman St., Brooklyn Heights 
718-300-2401
Hours: Sunday-Tuesday and Thursday, 10am-10pm; Wednesday, 10am-7pm; Friday, 10am-10:30pm; Saturday, 8am-10:30pm; 
Cost: $6; $7 skate rental 
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Lower Manhattan provides an impressive backdrop for skaters at Pier 2 roller rink, a 13,200-square-foot rink located within the grounds of Brooklyn Bridge Park for roller skating. The rink, which is open from April to late fall, offers up a mix of public skating sessions for kids and adults as well as recreational league play and birthday parties. In addition to roller skating, visitors can get busy with a wide array of activities including basketball, handball, ping pong and bocce ball.

Roller Skating in Queens

1. United Skates of America

8000 Cooper Ave., Glendale
347-475-5141
Hours: Sunday-Friday, 12-10pm; Saturday, 10am-10pm 
Cost: Monday: $6; Tuesday-Sunday, $12; $6 skate rental 
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This summer United Skates of America offers outdoor skating at Atlas Park! The skate venue also offers birthday parties, special events, family skate sessions, lessons, and more. Tickets can be purchased at the door, but to guarantee entry, it’s best to purchase tickets online in advance.

 

 

 

 

 

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2. TWA Roll-A-Rama

TWA Hotel at John F. Kennedy Airport, 1 Idlewild Drive, Jamaica (head in the direction of Terminal 5 and follow signs to the hotel’s main entrance)
212-806-9000
Hours: Friday, 4-8pm; Saturday-Sunday, 12-8pm
Cost: $20; $16 children younger than 12 (skate rental is included)
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