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Location
Parking
Parking available
Visitor tip
Bring quarters for the locker rentals (25¢ each) to store your shoes and belongings while skating, as this is a common need visitors mention.
Visitor tip
Arrive early on weekends or popular times to secure a spot at the picnic tables near the rink, which provide seating while you wait for ice maintenance breaks.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Ice Skating
- Admission
- Free
- Skate Rental
- Yes, $5
- Hours
- 10am-12pm, 1pm-3pm, 4pm-6pm daily (closed Mondays)
- Season
- November through March 8
What visitors say
Amazing rink. I've been going here for years and I love it more each time. Great place to go with friends, family, or for a date.
I have been here 3x this season, my family and I love it. Picnic tables to sit and have a snack while you wait for the ice to get cleaned. Respectful and successful staff. On one visit, a Saturday there was a food truck (Philly…
Had a fun time skating at the capital. Free to skate but rentals are $5. Visitor parking is $10 in the visitors lot.
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Did You Know?
- Empire State Plaza Ice Rink offers free skate rental on Saturdays, making it one of the most affordable skating options in the region
- The rink is completely free to enter with admission, charging only $5 for skate rentals (except Saturdays) and 25¢ for locker rentals, making it highly accessible to the public
- The outdoor rink features a glass pavilion with refreshments adjacent to the skating surface, providing weather protection while maintaining the outdoor experience
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