Empire ''Skate'' Plaza

About this event

The tremendously popular Empire State Plaza Ice Rink in Albany will be open to the public throughout the 2022-2023 winter season.

Rentals are available whenever the rink is open and cost $3 for children 12 and under and $4 for adults. A photo ID is required to rent skates. Every Saturday is Hannaford Free Skate Rental Saturday courtesy of Hannaford Supermarkets. Amenities include 25 cent locker rentals and refreshments in the glass pavilion adjacent to the rink.

2022-2023 Regular Hours of Operation:

• Tuesday through Friday
  • 12:00pm - 3:30pm
  • 4:30pm - 8:00pm
• Saturday & Sunday
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • 3:00pm - 5:00pm
  • 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Holiday Hours:

• Christmas Eve:
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • 3:00pm - 5:00pm
• Christmas Day:
  • Rink Closed
• New Year's Eve:
  • 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • 3:00pm - 5:00pm
• New Year's Day:
  • 5:00pm - 8:00pm
• January 2:
  • Rink Closed

https://empirestateplaza.ny.gov/ice-rink