Santa Hits The Ice At Prospect Park This Winter: What To Know

PARK SLOPE, NY — Lace up, Brooklyn.

Outdoor ice skating season is officially underway in Prospect Park, with the LeFrak Center rink now open seven days a week, the Prospect Park Alliance announced.

This weekend, skaters will also get a special treat, with Santa set to make a surprise appearance on the ice just days before heading back to the North Pole for Christmas.

The 2025 ice skating season, operated by LeFrak partner Upsilon Ventures, returns to Prospect Park, offering open skating sessions, lessons, figure skating, hockey, and curling. This year, two rinks are available for the season: the Open Air Rink and the Covered Rink, both open all winter long.

To skate, check the public session schedules for each rink, then stroll through Prospect Park and follow signs for LeFrak at Lakeside. Enter the lobby to pay for admission and rental skates if needed, officials said.

Here's what you need to know about the season:

Daytime Hours:

Open Air Rink: Monday–Sunday: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Covered Rink:

• Monday–Thursday: 1:30–5:45 p.m.
• Friday: 1:30–5:15 p.m.
• Saturday–Sunday: 12:00–4:45 p.m.

Evening Hours:Open Air Rink: Friday–Saturday: 7:00–10:00 p.m.

Covered Rink:

• Friday: 6:30–8:50 p.m.
• Saturday: 8:00–9:50 p.m.

Note: The bridge connecting the two rinks is open during public skating sessions at both locations.

Prices:

• General Admission: $10
• Seniors (65+): $8 (Monday–Friday only)
• Monday Special: $5 all day
• Evenings (7–10 p.m.) & Holidays: $15
• Skate Rentals: $10

In the lead-up to Christmas, Santa will also be joining the fun on Dec. 20 and 21, with skating sessions from 1 to 1:15 p.m. and 3 to 3:15 p.m. Holiday music and seasonal treats will be available for skaters of all ages to enjoy.

(Please note that hours and availability are subject to change. Tickets are non-refundable, and the rink is open rain or shine. Learn more here.)