Our honest verdict
Choose Roebling Rink for the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline rather than Midtown Christmas crowds. The seasonal rink in Emily Warren Roebling Plaza is open daily from November 14, 2026 through January 31, 2027. Reserve through the rink operator and verify the final package before paying.
Practical information
| Planning point | Current information |
|---|---|
| Season | November 14, 2026–January 31, 2027 |
| Location | Emily Warren Roebling Plaza, Brooklyn Bridge Park |
| Best for | Brooklyn Bridge views and a DUMBO day |
| Tickets | Official rink booking; check inclusions and weather policy |
Why choose Roebling Rink?
The setting is genuinely different from Manhattan’s rinks: the Brooklyn Bridge rises above the ice and the skyline sits across the river. It works best as part of a DUMBO and Brooklyn Bridge Park day.
It is a seasonal pop-up, so do not assume the same facilities or long season as Rockefeller or Wollman. Check the operator’s ticket details before travelling.
Getting there and building the day
Useful subway options include High Street, York Street and Clark Street; the ferry can also fit a waterfront itinerary. Check weekend service changes and leave time for the final walk.
Visit the waterfront in daylight, skate near sunset if available and eat in DUMBO afterwards. Do not put a tightly timed Broadway show directly after a Brooklyn skating session.
Families and bad weather
Confirm skate rental, smallest sizes, aids, lockers and spectator rules for your chosen session. Dress for wind from the East River, which can make the plaza feel colder.
Outdoor operations can change in poor weather. Read the cancellation policy and keep a nearby indoor alternative rather than assuming a weather refund.
Who this experience suits
Choose this stop when its neighbourhood, atmosphere and season fit the rest of your day. It is less suitable as a rushed detour between reservations on opposite sides of New York.
Families should check walking distance, toilets, food options and the tolerance of younger travellers for cold or crowds before fixing the route.
Our honest planning advice
Keep one fixed reservation at most in the same part of the day and let this experience provide the flexible part of the itinerary. That gives you room for transport delays, weather and spontaneous stops.
Check the official source again shortly before travel. Seasonal opening hours, individual sellers, ticket inventory and weather procedures can change after this editorial review.
Questions before you go
When is Roebling Rink open?+
The confirmed season is November 14, 2026 through January 31, 2027.
Where is the rink?+
At Emily Warren Roebling Plaza in Brooklyn Bridge Park, beneath the Brooklyn Bridge.
Is it the same as Pier 2?+
No. Roebling Rink is the seasonal ice rink at the bridge; Pier 2 is a different recreation area.
Do I book through Tiqets?+
Use the official rink booking route for skating. Any other tour or attraction ticket is separate.
Sources and review date
Editorial update: October 14, 2026. Dates and ticket terms can change. Organiser information is separated from our editorial recommendations; check the linked sources before booking.
