Central Park Conservancy's Gottesman Rink Opens: Affordable Ice Skating in NYC

Gottesman Rink Opens After Delay

• ⛸️ The Gottesman Rink at the Davis Center in Central Park has officially opened its ice for the season, welcoming the community.
• ⚠️ The opening was delayed due to technical issues but is now ready for skaters.

The Davis Center: A Year-Round Community Hub

• 🏛️ The $160 million Davis Center, managed by the Central Park Conservancy, offers ice skating in winter, swimming in summer, and public green space in spring and fall.
• 💡 It replaces the outdated Alaska Rink Pool and is designed to be a year-round facility, open for the first time in all seasons.

Affordable and Accessible Skating Programs

• 💰 The rink emphasizes affordability, with community skate sessions costing between $5 to $10.
• ✅ Programs like 'Learn to Skate' are available for both children and adults, with many offered for free or at a low cost.
• 🎯 This provides a more accessible holiday activity option compared to other popular NYC rinks like Rockefeller and Bryant Park.

Community Focus and Inclusivity

• 🤝 The main goal is to make the Davis Center a welcoming space for the community, regardless of whether they are skating.
• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Local skate clubs and schools can also borrow the space for their activities.
• 🌳 Even for those not skating, the center offers views of Central Park and other seasonal activities.