Skating Rinks

Abe Stark Sports Center

Name: Abe Stark Sports Center
Address: 1902 W 19th St, Brooklyn, NY 11214, Brooklyn, NY, US
Telephone: (718) 946-6536
Rating: 4.1

★★★★☆ 4.1 (191 reviews)

📍 1902 W 19th St, Brooklyn, NY 11214

📞 (718) 946-6536

🌐 www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/iceskating/1

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	Closed
Friday	Closed
Saturday	12:30–3:30 PM
Sunday	12:30–3:30 PM

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About Abe Stark Sports Center

Seasonal rink for ice-skating, lessons. Open from October through March, this storied ice rink offers hockey, public sessions & classes. Abe Stark Sports Center is an outdoor ice skating rink located in Brooklyn, making it a rare open-air skating venue in the urban area. Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars by 191 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Ice Skating
Location: Coney Island Boardwalk
Hours: Saturday & Sunday 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Admission: $14 all ages
Rental: Yes, $7 skates

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Abe Stark Sports Center is an outdoor ice skating rink located in Brooklyn, making it a rare open-air skating venue in the urban area
⭐The rink is covered, allowing skaters to enjoy ice skating without needing heavy winter clothes while still being outdoors
⭐The rink offers skate assist sleds for accessibility, priced at $15, enabling adaptive skating for those who need assistance
⭐Abe Stark Sports Center was the only operating skating rink in a large service area after the Floyd Bennett Field rink closed

💬 What Visitors Say

🕐Visit early in the day (opening time rather than afternoon) for better ice conditions. Multiple reviews note that ice quality deteriorates throughout the session with no maintenance between public skating periods, making early slots safer and more enjoyable for skating.
💡Bring your own skates if possible, as rental skates are reportedly dull and not frequently sharpened, making them difficult to skate in. If you must rent, ask staff about the condition and request the newest pair available.
💬Be aware that spectators (non-skating parents/caregivers) must pay full admission ($14) to enter, unlike some other NYC rinks that use wristband systems for skaters only. Plan accordingly if you're bringing children who won't be skating.
💡Bring a thermos with hot beverages—there are no places to purchase hot drinks inside the venue, and sitting in the covered outdoor rink can get cold while waiting or watching.
💡Call ahead at (718) 946-6536 to confirm current pricing and payment methods. Reviews mention cash-only payment, credit card fees, and varying prices, so verification before your visit will save frustration.