World Ice Arena sits inside the Aquatic Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park and runs public sessions seven days a week, which makes it the cheapest serious ice in the city for a family afternoon. Weekday admission is single digits, skate rentals are seven dollars and skate aids are available for kids still finding their feet. If you have been priced out of the Midtown rinks, this is the trade you want.
What to expect
You buy at the main office window in the lobby, lace up and get a full indoor sheet shared with families, Islanders learn-to-play kids and adult regulars. Skate aids can be rented for young children under four feet tall. Coin lockers handle your bags. Sessions run from late morning most weekdays and later into the evening on weekends.
Good to know
- Take the 7 to 111th Street or Mets-Willets Point and walk into Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
- Buy your ticket from the attendant in the main lobby office before the session.
- Skate rentals and coin-operated lockers are available, so you can travel light.
- Skate aids can be rented for children twelve and under who are under four feet tall.
- Weekday sessions are noticeably quieter than weekend and holiday ones.
- Cash and card are both accepted, though the arena turns away very large bills and personal cheques.
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Common questions
Do I need to book ahead?
No. You buy admission from the attendant at the main office window in the lobby before your session.
Can I rent skates?
Yes, skate rentals are available at all times, and skate aids can be rented for small children learning to balance.
Is it open on weekends?
Yes, public sessions run seven days a week, with weekend hours starting Friday evening.
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