Skip to Content NY.gov Portal State Agency Listing
Click to return to the OGS Home Page
Home Building  Administration Real  Estate  Services Design  &  Construction Centralized  Procurement Administration  /  Support

CORE SERVICES FOR
   STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
   BUSINESS COMMUNITY
   SCHOOLS AND NONPROFITS
   THE GENERAL PUBLIC
 

Search
Entire site GOV
 
 
© New York State OGS
Privacy Policy Website Disclaimer
Accessibility Rules & Regulations
 
New York State Office of General Services - Convention and Cultural Events - Plaza Ice Rink
Visiting The Empire State Plaza
Empire "Skate" Plaza Ice Rink
Capitol and Skating
Welcome to the Empire "Skate" Plaza Ice Rink!
Please check this page often for updates on special events and weather related closures.

Last Day of the Season is Sunday, March 3


General Information
  • Hours: Every day from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., weather dependent.
  • Cost to Skate: Free
  • Skate Rental: $3 for children under 12 and $4 for adults. Skate rental will be available whenever the rink is open.
  • Amenities: Full-service snack bar open Friday nights, weekends and school holidays; skate lounge with lockers for personal items now located at the Plaza level; and music
Upcoming Events:
  • Hannaford Supermarkets Free Skate Rental Fridays – No charge for skates every Friday.
  • March 2, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. - Learn to Skate Clinic presented by BlueShield of Northeastern NY Featuring the Hudson Mohawk Figure Skating Club. Register Online Now
Ice Rink Sponsors
Hannaford Blue Shield I Love NY
Fox 23 Albany.com Metroland Times Union 107.7 WGNA