Admission

Citi Pond is NYC's only FREE admission ice skating rink. Citi Pond is open to the public.

Open Daily
October 26, 2012 - March 3, 2013

General Admission: Free
Skate Rentals: $14
Locker Use: Free
Lock Purchase: $9
Small Bag Check: $7
Large Bag Check: $10
*all prices include sales tax & are non-refundable 

SPECIAL PRICING OPTIONS

VIP FastPass On-Site: $28 (VIP admission, skate rental, and bag check service is included in price)
VIP FastPass Online: $25 (VIP admission, skate rental, and bag check service is included in price)
Season Pass: Half Season/Full Season available; VIP admission, skate rental, and bag check service for 1; also includes punch card for 5 guests
*all prices include sales tax & are non-refundable

Policies & Procedures

  • In order to ice skate at Citi Pond, you must enter the Skating pavilion, check in at one of the registers, and obtain a skating guest wristband.
  • Non-skating guests may also enter the Skating Pavilion if they are part of a group that includes at least one skating guest. Non-skating guests must also check in at one of the registers and obtain a non-skating guest wristband.
  • Due to capacity and security concerns, no person may enter the Skating Pavilion unless he or she is a skating guest or non-skating guest as described above.
  • Outside food and beverage is not permitted in the Skating Pavilion except if purchased from The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park.
  • Please secure your belongings. Citi Pond is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
  • Follow all announcements and obey the instructions of the skate guards.
  • By entering this venue, you are releasing all rights, title, and interest in your face, voice appearance, silhouette, and likeness for the purposes of any sales, broadcast, advertising, marketing, print, video, audio, or other reproduction. There will be no compensation for your appearance in the recording. This facility is monitored by video surveillance.

 
Code of Ice Skater Responsibility
Safety is our top concern at Citi Pond. Ice skating at Citi Pond is at your own risk. Be aware and skate with care.

Ice skaters must abide by the following rules in order to help make Citi Pond a wonderful experience for everyone. 

  • Follow all announcements and obey the instructions of the skate guards.
  • A Citi Pond wristband is required to enter the ice rink.
  • Ice skates must be worn to enter the ice rink.
  • Cell phones, headphones, cameras, backpacks, and pocketbooks are not permitted on the ice.
  • Food and drinks are not permitted on the ice.
  • Spins and jumps are not permitted when the rink is crowded. The center of the ice is for skating lessons and figure skating.
  • No pushing, pulling, or shoving.
  • No weaving in and out between ice skaters or cones.
  • No power stopping or spraying ice onto other patrons.
  • No sitting or climbing on the railings. Do not congregate at the railings or block the entrances/exits.
  • No carrying a child while ice skating. This is very dangerous for the child.
  • No more than two people may hold hands while skating.
  • Skating while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is strictly prohibited.
  • Please report any injury to a Citi Pond staff member.
  • Please respect your fellow ice skaters.
  • Please limit your skating time to approximately 1.5 hours.

Failure to abide by these rules or the instructions of the operating staff of Citi Pond may result in the termination of Participant’s use of Citi Pond without refund.