The best ice skating rinks in New York City

October 10, 2017

The time to bust out your best Blades of Glory moves is upon us

The first harbinger of the holiday season in New York City: ice skating. The city's many outdoor rinks open to the public earlier and earlier every year, with the first few welcoming skaters at the beginning of October—yes, really. (Damn you, seasonal creep!)

And even though there’s yet to be a true chill in the air, the time feels right to lace up a pair of skates and start practicing some pirouettes. And would-be skaters aren't limited to the tourist-clogged rinks in Manhattan: there are plenty of less crowded places to skate in the outer boroughs, including a pretty little outdoor rink in Staten Island. Read on for a comprehensive list, in handy map form.

Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers

Another year-round rink, the Chelsea Piers ice-skating space offers room for parties, along with private skating lessons and public skating hours. It’s also a better deal than some of the seasonal rinks: admission is $11, with skate rental costing $6.