We feel slightly silly posting about outdoor ice-skating rinks when it hasn't yet dipped below 60 degrees. But NYC's only free rink, the Pond at Bryant Park, opens this Friday, Wollman in Central Park opens on Monday and Rock Center is already welcoming skaters! Plus the Bronx is finally getting its long-awaited ice-skating rink in Van Cortlandt Park. (Of course don't let this warm weather fool you: At some point it will get so cold, you'll probably want to hit an indoor ice-skating rink.)
All of these outdoor ice-skating rinks offer skating lessons and birthday party packages, and many also have ice hockey. Always check the rinks' official websites before heading out to verify that public skating hours haven't changed. There are often schedule changes over the holidays.
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