Get Ready: Prospect Park Ice Skating Season To Start On Thanksgiving Day

photo credit: Prospect Park Alliance

Hard to believe, especially after the last few sunny spring-like days, but here it is: the Prospect Park Skating rink will re-open in just two and a half weeks. On Thanksgiving Day, more precisely. Fun! Here is the related information from the Prospect Park Alliance:

ICE SKATING AT BROOKLYN’S PROSPECT PARK

Skating Season Starts November 26

It’s time again to enjoy the fresh air experience of skating outdoors in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park. The Park’s Wollman Rink opens for the season on

Thanksgiving Day, November 26 at 10:00 a.m

Opening date is weather permitting

the public can call (718) 287-6431 to confirm

Admission is:

Adults: $5 (ages 15 and up)

Children (14 and under) and Seniors: $3

Skate Rental: $6.50 (tax included)

The rink is open during the following hours:

From November 26, 2009 To March 14, 2010

Mondays 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Tuesdays 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Thursdays 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Fridays 8:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Saturdays 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.; 2 – 6 p.m.; 7 – 10 p.m.

Sundays 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.; 2 – 6 p.m.

Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

Thursday, Nov. 26: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.; 2 – 6 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 27: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.; 2 – 6 p.m.; 7 – 9 p.m.

Go to www.prospectpark.org for all other information.

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Another Winter Season Of Fun At Prospect Park's Wollman Rink Starts November 19

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Get The Hot Chocolate Ready.
Prospect Park's Wollman Rink will reopen on November 19th, 2008Weather permitting of course. The prices are incredibly reasonable and you just can't beat spending a few hours of fun outdoors. Below is the information from the Parks Department:

It’s time again to enjoy the fresh air experience of skating outdoors in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park. The Park’s Wollman Rink opens for the season on Wednesday, November 19 at 8:30 a.m.

Opening date is weather permitting .

The public can call (718) 287-6431 to confirm

Admission is:

• Adults: $5

• Children (14 and under) and Seniors: $3

Skate Rental: $6.50

Keep checking www.prospectpark.org for updates on special free admission days, theme music events and other great promotions

The rink is open the following hours:

Mondays 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Tuesdays 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Thursdays 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Fridays 8:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Saturdays 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.; 2 – 6 p.m.; 7 – 10 p.m.

Sundays 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.; 2 – 6 p.m.

Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

Thursday, Nov. 27: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.; 2 – 6 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 28: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.; 2 – 6 p.m.; 7 – 10 p.m.

See www.prospectpark.org for other holiday hours.

Wollman Rink is a great place for winter fun all season long. Take lessons, throw a skating party, take a leisurely spin around the ice, and enjoy a snack and a hot chocolate.

For info on skating conditions, call (718) 287-6431 • Skate School (718) 282-1226 • Skating Parties (718) 287-6215 • Group Reservations (718) 287-5252

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