Roller Skating for NYC Kids: Parks and Roller Rinks

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

By Jacqueline Neber

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 and Westchester County.

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Roller Skating in Manhattan

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.

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.

Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace at Rockefeller Center

600 5th Ave, New York, NY

212-771-7200

Hours: Sunday to Wednesday, 12-10pm; Thursday to Saturday, 12pm-12am

Cost: Call for pricing

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When the ice melts outside Rockefeller Center in the spring, it’s time to break out the roller skates! Boogie down to live music or a DJ set during your one-hour timed session. The roller rink is open April through October.

The Roller Rink at the Standard

848 Washington at 13th Street, New York

212-645-4646

Hours: Monday through Friday, 12-11pm; Saturday & Sunday, 10am-11pm

Cost: Free skating; rentals start at $10

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The Roller Rink at The Standard, High Line is a new seasonal offering on The Standard Plaza, where visitors are invited to take a visually immersive trip into a 1960’s Mod-inspired rink and restaurant, with black turf and playful seating surrounding the bright white skating rink.

For skaters and non-skaters alike, the rink menu will feature tasty bites such as Disco Fries, Fried Chicken, The Standard Hot Dog and Nachos.

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Roller Skating in Brooklyn

LeFrak Center at Lakeside Brooklyn

171 East Drive, Prospect Park

718-462-0010

Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:30-6pm; Saturday, 12-6pm, Sunday 10am-6pm

Cost: $9.25 weekdays; $13.50 weekends; Rental $8.71

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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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Pier 2 Roller Rink

150 Furman St., Brooklyn Heights

718-300-2401

Hours: Hours vary by day

Cost: Admission varies by day; $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

United Skates of America

8000 Cooper Ave., Glendale

347-475-5141

Hours: Hours vary by day

Cost: Admission varies by day; $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.

Roller Skating on Staten Island

Rollerjam USA

236 Richmond Valley Rd, Staten Island, NY

718-605-6600

Hours: Fridays 7pm-12am and Saturdays 1-7pm (Saturday night skating is for adults only)

Cost: $15 admission; $20 admission and skate rental

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Staten Island’s only roller skating rink features a disco-themed atmosphere and open skate hours on Fridays and Saturdays. Check their website for specials events and info on kids parties.

Roller Skating on Long Island

United Skates of America

1276 Hicksville Court, Seaford

516-795-5474

Hours: Vary, check website for details

Cost: $15; $6 skate rental; special events may have different pricing.

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This classic facility for roller skating also offers an arcade and a menu of pizza, hot dogs, and wings. Check the website for each daily public skate session and special offers.

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Roller Skating in Westchester County, NY

EJ Murray Memorial Skating Center

348 Tuckahoe Road, Yonkers

914-377-6469

Hours: Call for skating schedule

Cost: $14; $3 seniors; $6 skate rental

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EJ Murray Memorial Skating Center offers roller skating sessions May-August. With everything from first-time roller skating lessons and roller skating classes, to roller sports, figure skating, hockey, skating clubs, and an ice-skating show, the kids are sure to stay active and engaged.

Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 2 Roller Rink

Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn, NY 11201

718-300-2401

Brooklyn Bridge Park’s roller rink is affordable and has got something for everyone. Enter this roller rink with just a $6 admission and $6 for rental gear. You can also come during their free skating hours that last about three hours. So rent your gear and check out the wonderful panorama of the Brooklyn Bridge and the East River while you skate – you’ll really get a great view during your experience.
Riverbank State Park Roller Rink

679 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10031

212-694-3600

The only Roller Rink in Manhattan. With summer skating programs and options for school and community group sessions. The rink has a new concrete floor, acrylic glass sides, and a few other fancy upgrades. Make a visit during the winter months when they cover the rink and convert it into an ice rink. As roller skating is only open for warmer months, from May through October. Bring your skates because there are no rentals.

Housed in five major buildings is an Olympic-size pool, a covered skating rink for roller skating in the summer and ice-skating in the winter, an 800-seat cultural theater, a 2,500-seat athletic complex with fitness room, and a 150-seat restaurant.
Tribeca Skatepark - Pier 25 Street Plaza

West St. and North Moore St. (on pier 25)

212-242-6427

Roller rinks aren’t the only place you can skate! Tribeca Skatepark is FREE and open to all rollerbladers and skateboarders! Inline skates and roller skates are allowed. The park is open all year round. A concrete street-style skatepark that requires a helmet and recommends padding. Click the link above and take note of the rules and regulations.
LeFrak Center at Lakeside Prospect Park

LeFrak Center at Lakeside171 East Dr. Brooklyn, NY 11225

718-462-0010

There are two rinks, one of which is turned into a 16,000-square-foot roller rink during warmer months, while the other becomes a splash pad. Other activities include boating and bike rentals. The rink is open for regular public skating, lessons and roller hockey. Other offers include packages for groups, birthday celebrations, and fun for the grownups on Friday nights where the rink transforms into Lola Star’s Dreamland Roller Disco. Lakeside is dedicated to providing fun for kids, teens, and adults alike. So take the family and skate to the music!
RollerJam USA

236 Richmond Valley Road, Staten Island, NY 10309

718-605-6600

Want the experience of roller disco? Then RollerJam USA is for you. With the thematic music, the bright and colorful lights, a smoke machine, and a disco ball to top it off. Offering more than just skating, the venue comes with an arcade downstairs, teen concert nights, free pizza nights, and bounce parties for kids’ parties.
Chelsea Piers Skatepark (Pier 62)

23rd St. at the Hudson River New York, NY 10011

212-242-6427

Hudson River Park’s Pier 62 Skatepark is FREE and open to all inline skaters. This is a space for your kids to skate to their heart’s content! For safety reasons, a helmet is required and additional padding is recommended. Skateboarders are permitted as well.
LES Coleman Skatepark

62 Monroe St &, Pike St, New York, NY 10002

212-219-0258

Open all year round from dawn till dusk. Owned and operated by NYC Parks. It is a large concrete park with a load of street obstacles including ledges, rails, banks, fun boxes and more to skate on. Inline skates and skateboarding are allowed!
5050 Skatepark

354 Front St, Staten Island, NY 10304

347-857-6007

NYC’s only chill and indoor skateboarding area that also welcomes inline skaters and bikers with an array of ramps. The custom-built 8,000 square foot recreation center is open year-round to all alternative sports.
Maloof Skate Park

Astral Fountain Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Corona, NY 11368

718-760-6565

This skate plaza was built for the Maloof Money Cup contest in 2010 and has remained a free city skatepark since. Constructed with variation in mind this park is a 16,000 square foot concrete public complex with multiple stairs, rails of varying lengths & banks.

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Top 10 Rinks to Go Roller Skating in NYC, Westchester, and Long Island

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

Roller Skating in Manhattan

Hours: Daily, 8am to dusk, weather permitting

Cost: FREE

Discover Family Fun

Hours: Through Sept. 8: Monday-Friday, 4-6pm; Saturday-Sunday, 2-4pm and 5-7pm

Cost: $1.50; $6 skate rental

Hours: Sunday to Wednesday, 12-10pm; Thursday to Saturday, 12pm-12am

Cost: Call for pricing

Hours: Monday through Friday, 12-11pm; Saturday & Sunday, 10am-11pm

Cost: Free skating; rentals start at $10

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Roller Skating in Brooklyn

Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:30-6pm; Saturday, 12-6pm, Sunday 10am-6pm

Cost: $9.25 weekdays; $13.50 weekends; Rental $8.71

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Hours: Hours vary by day

Cost: Admission varies by day; $7 skate rental

Roller Skating in Queens

Hours: Hours vary by day

Cost: Admission varies by day; $6 skate rental

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Roller Skating on Staten Island

Hours: Fridays 7pm-12am and Saturdays 1-7pm (Saturday night skating is for adults only)

Cost: $15 admission; $20 admission and skate rental

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Roller Skating on Long Island

Hours: Vary, check website for details

Cost: $15; $6 skate rental; special events may have different pricing.

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Roller Skating in Westchester County, NY

Hours: Call for skating schedule

Cost: $14; $3 seniors; $6 skate rental

Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 2 Roller Rink

Riverbank State Park Roller Rink

Tribeca Skatepark - Pier 25 Street Plaza

LeFrak Center at Lakeside Prospect Park

RollerJam USA

Chelsea Piers Skatepark (Pier 62)

LES Coleman Skatepark

5050 Skatepark

Maloof Skate Park

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