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Location
Visitor tip
Check weather before visiting, especially on foggy or humid days. The rink is partially exposed to outdoor conditions, which causes significant condensation buildup on the glass and reduces visibility. Clear, dry weather provides the best experience.
Best time
Visit on weekdays or non-holiday times to avoid crowds. Reviewers noted that December 29th had manageable crowds compared to other busy rinks in the Manhattan area, making it a good alternative for a less chaotic skating experience.
Visitor tip
Bring extra layers and warm socks. Reviewers mentioned the rink runs colder than normal ice rinks due to its semi-outdoor design. Dress warmer than you would for a typical indoor facility.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Ice Skating
- Season
- October through March
- Programs
- Lessons, open skate, hockey, stick time
- Notable
- Seasonal outdoor/semi-indoor rink with kind staff
What visitors say
Rink area is indoors/ exposed to outdoor weather! The day I went was foggy out, and foggyer in! Which ment 10% visibility through the glass surrounding the Rink! Staff couldn't keep up with the condensation buildup! Check weather before…
Stay away! This place is poorly kept and managed. We were invited to a kids event at this place. However, the gps had sent us to the wrong location. Once we called them to ask for directions, they simply said “ No! We can’t help you…
This ice rink will be closed after last Sunday, probably reopening in October. It's not a full indoor rink, so they close it during hot seasons. It's where my daughter takes lessons and enjoys happy times with friends. The staff is…
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Did You Know?
- Mackay Ice Rink is a semi-indoor/semi-outdoor facility that closes seasonally when temperatures exceed 50°F, operating only from October through March
- The rink's partially exposed design causes significant condensation buildup on surrounding glass during foggy weather, reducing visibility to as low as 10% according to visitor reports
- Despite mixed reviews, the rink has maintained a 4.4-star rating across 174 reviews, with staff friendliness being the most frequently mentioned positive attribute (6 mentions)
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