5s across the board...Why? Ready for a run-on sentence? Good…read more Welp... I'm a proud Brooklynite who took public transit (no parking stress) with my own ice skates (no rental fee), Welcomed by friendly and efficient staff (not a grinch in sight), got in free (Saturdays 9-11am, Tuesdays 3-5p) with my love (and giggled repeatedly with him throughout our 50 minute session) who also has HIS own skates, Had no need for a locker (put your shoes and bag under the benches, or BYO lock and store them in the open lockers off the floor), Basking in the sunshine on a warmer (didn't even need a coat thanks to my layers and beret) rainy, then sunny, Saturday morning, Gliding (see what I did there?) on a medium-full small rink with skaters of all ages and skill levels, Taking in land and water views of Manhattan and Brooklyn, Appreciating both the option to grab a hot chocolate and use clean stocked restrooms just a few feet away. I'm winning!!!

4.5 / 5.0 - Glide is NYC's newest ice skating rink which just opened up this season under the…read moreBrooklyn Bridge. It is small and very crowded (especially now with the holiday season), but it was the best feeling being immersed in this incredible atmosphere. There are a few things to note before visiting Glide: 1. If you are a NYC resident, check for free or discounted tickets, which are available for select dates and times. 2. Bring your own skates. If you are using rental skates, your experience may be completely different--the skates are made of plastic and my friend got blisters. If you don't have your own skates, wear thick socks and don't forget to bring bandaids. 3. Bring your own lock. They have lockers for shoes and bags which you can use for free with your own lock. 4. If you're looking for serious ice skating, this is not the place. It is a small rink and there are so many people. You're here for the amazing atmosphere and experience. Even though it was a cloudy day, it was still an awesome experience skating under the bridge, with views of Manhattan. I can't wait to come back again at nighttime for the views and lights.

I visited Wollman Rink last Friday for my birthday to attend the Wimbledon court event. I had such…read morea great time and it was nice to see Andre Agassi and other players play tennis on the grass court set up in Central Park. The weather was warm that day but it was such a wonderful experience. My sister won tickets through a contest so I was grateful to experience this opportunity. We had the Pimm's cup drink which was so good and refreshing for the summer heat. We even went back and ordered another round. I'm so glad I got to experience this event! I even love my souvenir the strawberry named Pip.

This is one of two ice skating rinks I've visited so far in NYC and it's my favorite (for now!)…read more I've been twice - once on Christmas Day (was EXTREMELY crowded) and again on January 4th. The most recent visit was much more pleasant as it wasn't crazy crowded with tourists. First, if you are an NYC resident, GET YOURSELF A LIBRARY CARD! Either the New York Library, Brooklyn or Queens - doesn't matter as long as you have a physical copy of one of these. If so, you can buy same-day tickets at the ticket booth for $16!!! This includes your skate rentals and you also get a cup of hot chocolate with this price. Such an incredible perk for those of us who live here! **If you have your own skates, you're allowed to bring them in! Not sure how that affects the library card price, but I do know that it does decrease the regular price cost as you can skip the $12 rental fee. As for the rink itself... This is the biggest one I've been to so far! Which I find to be important as it's easier to dodge the people who don't know how to ice skate when there's more space to move around. There are lockers for rent where you can put your stuff which are $8, however they're a bit small. I was able to stuff our backpack, two pairs of women's shoes, a metal water bottle, one of my husband's Timberland boots and one of our friend's sneakers, but it was a TIGHT squeeze. All of this barely fit. **We put one of each of the guy's shoes in the locker because who would steal one Timberland boot without the other one? These lockers are first come, first serve and it is an absolute NIGHTMARE to find an empty one on crowded days... However you are not allowed to have a purse or backpack on the rink, so keep this in mind if you're planning to come on a peak day! The staff was always very helpful, which we appreciated. Also, I want to make note that one of the staff members told me that they don't sharpen the blades of the skates, which makes them VERY slippery if you get on the ice as soon as the Zamboni finishes up. Besides hot chocolate, they have hot apple cider, coffee beverages and an assortment of snack food you can order if you need to refuel after being out on the ice. They even have some vegan options, which was great to see (as a vegetarian, we love a good vegan option)! When planning your visit, I recommend checking their website to see when they will be resurfacing the ice rink. The first time we went, we did not take this into consideration so we only got about 30-ish minutes of skating before we had to hop off the ice for them to resurface it. However, the second time we went with local friends who suggested we show up right as they were finishing resurfacing the ice. This was absolutely perfect! We got about an hour and 15 minutes or so of rink time before hopping off for them to bring out the Zamboni again. I know that we will definitely be back in the years to come! I love ice skating and this outdoor experience was the best one I've had so far.

The Guy with The Mohawk. An african American guy. Great Instructor. Not sure why he doesnt Teach…read moreThere. Thanks Lionel

For 2026, this was the new race expo venue for the Brooklyn Half Marathon. I came here via the MTA…read moreProspect Park subway station. It was a short walk across Ocean Ave to reach Prospect Park from the station. I thought it was a bit easier to get to versus the old location over at the Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 2.

The Rainbow Play Space is a children's play area in the East Village area close to Tompkins Square…read morePark for kids 0-7 years old. They keep the place clean by having guests keep their shoes in the front area and strollers outside in their front stroller parking area. The employees also go around throughout the session to clean up areas the kids finished playing in. They also have a designated bucket for parents to place any toys the kids may have accidentally put in their mouth to be cleaned. There are two rooms- a bigger play area in the front and a smaller room in the back. The front room has two tables used for coloring/ playing and snack time. There is also a two level play station where it has stairs to climb up or a small scramble board to the top. There are also some various toys from puzzles, trucks, a carriage, rocking horse, Legos, soft play cushions and dress up clothes. The back room has some additional tables, more cushions and books to read. The employees were very nice and were great with the kids. We had a good time overall.

Nice playspace for toddlers and young children. Clean, don't forget socks. There is a fee for a…read moresecond parent to join in the playspace which I feel is unnecessary. Sometimes 2 parents come in with their child and this was inconvenient.

Exciting! The long-awaited Davis Center at the Harlem Meer finally is open!!!…read more Living next to this northern part of Central Park, it adds a lot to the neighborhood - bringing well-needed state-of-the-art recreation facilities compared to the prior Lasker Pool and Rink. Together with all the adjacent design improvements to the Harlem Meer shoreline and nearby outdoor park space, the Davis Center certainly provides an amazing resource for us in the community. It's a big deal! Opening Day provided a well-enjoyed kick-off to its programs in the new Harlem Oval public green, (i.e., the covered Gottesmen Pool and Rink,) but welcoming the Davis Center's everyday benefits, adjusting with the season! The Harlem Oval will function in the Spring and Fall, while the Pool will open in June. The Rink will operate during the Winter. Come over to enjoy those immediately available free and low cost activities such as games, yoga, serene retreat sessions, and line dancing. Beyond the Davis Center's views overlooking the Meer, you'll notice the facility's beautiful Adirondack Granite, wood panel ceilings and picnic tables, deep green tiles in the shape of Central Park, plus walkway and green roof above, but what may be less visible is the special bird-friendly glass used to prevent inadvertent flights into the Davis Center windows. Take one of the 3 approaches to the Davis Center that have received a superb refresh: through Huddleston Arch in the North Woods; over the new Kepner Boardwalk along the South edge of the Meer; or from East Drive via the pedestrian bridge over the reestablished water flow between the Loch in North Woods and the Meer. (This reconnected water features have been designed to eliminate the flooding that plagued this park area since the culvert built in its place during Lasker's construction in the late '60s.) Thank you Central Park Conservancy and everyone involved for making the Davis Center happen!

After more than 5 years of reconstruction, and redesign, the new Davis Recreation Center is finally…read moreopen! It's clean, beautiful, and a fantastic spot in North Central to take a break, and love the city!

Pretty cool looking playground I noticed today while running the park…read more Even on an overcast day there were plenty of moms with their kids playing here. The park has an industrial type of look. There is a soft rubberized ground. Some slides and swings. Areas to climb and explore. It's set up much different from normal playgrounds. More like a spot for kids to build strength and agility.

I never miss this Playground when I walk through Central Park heading South to the Plaza Hotel. I…read morealso check out this Playground on my way across the park to the West Side. Playgrounds in the vicinity of Central Park are typically clean and free from unwanted visitors. I'll leave that to your imagination. I've visited during different seasons. Families with children are usually enjoying the equipment. I see a lot of Dad's with their children in this neighborhood. Maybe they're giving their spouse a rest. These children are very active! If you're visiting or moving to this neighborhood I recommend. The playgrounds are under appreciated in this Concrete Jungle we call Manhattan!!

While walking from the upper upper east side via 1st Ave I notice a roller hockey game going on and…read moremy 5 minutes to stop and look actually turned into staying for the whole game of a bunch of young dudes on roller skates and hockey equipment going back and forth .The rink area which is managed by the nyc parks dept looks brand new or recently upgraded and for us spectators there is places to sit and watch and clean bathrooms if needed . Paul l McDermott rink is open all seasons and there is also a working scoreboard, near the fdr drive and the projects are nearby so coming during the daytime works for me . 4. Stars on my yelp meter .

Yesterday I went to the Roller Rink and it was looking good. There was a custodian cleaning the…read morerestroom and area in the park. The rink appeared to be free from debris. There were fresh garbage bags in all the cans everywhere. I left for a while yesterday and then came back to enjoy a seat and drink my coffee. By then two young men were playing roller hockey. We had a conversation that made me so happy. They said they found the Rink in Yelp. They saw my one lonely review and were so happy to find a Roller Rink open to the public. I agreed it's a great Rink and I'm glad the activity brought them to my neighborhood. There's restaurants, markets and more to enjoy before or after you play hockey. Thanks Yelp for adding this Rink to the search engine. My mission is accomplished. Plus I can watch Roller Hockey! Great fun.

The ambience here is amazing. Eight of us came here for cocktails for afternoon cocktails and…read morelittle nibbles. Great music, fun lights. The salted cucumbers were really delicious. We ended up eating 5 orders of them! And some French fries. The cocktail called "Something blue" is not good. It's too strong (I know it sounds funny but it's so true) and the flavors didn't go well together. I'd still come back though. And order other drinks.

Came here for a double date the other night! There's plenty of seating and tables are very well…read morespaced out. Service was somewhat spotty, but once we were able to order, drinks and food came out relatively quickly. Drink prices here are also pretty reasonable for NYC; cocktails around $15, and decent bottles of wine around $60. Also appreciated that it didn't feel like there was a rush to get us to pay or leave, so we ended up staying a good while! For food, we shared the cheese plate to start. It was a diverse selection of cheese, but otherwise none of the individual cheeses stood out too much. Still a great starter, though! For my entree, I had the lobster roll, which came with a very generous serving of lobster, and possibly some of the best fries I've had in a while! As much as I love lobster rolls (and this one was pretty good), I think I may have liked the fries even more. All in all, this is a solid spot to have some drinks with friends and have some light bites, especially if you're in the Meatpacking area!