To do · Central Park
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Wollman Rink
Skating in the middle of Central Park with the Midtown towers rising over the trees – the classic New York winter outing, with a skating school for beginners.

| What | To do |
|---|---|
| Where | Central Park, Manhattan |
| Address | Central Park, near 59th St. & Sixth Ave., New York, NY |
| Season and hours | Ice skating open daily 28 October 2026–16 March 2027. |
| Getting there | About 10 min by subway from New York |
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Checked on wollmanrinknyc.com, nyctourism.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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