The LeFrak Center at Lakeside in Prospect Park has two rinks (one open-air, one covered) and is one of the best-value places to skate in the city. The 2026–27 season opens Saturday, October 31 with a First Skate Weekend of free lessons and public skating (registration required).
Quick Facts
| Opens | October 31, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last season prices | $10 regular; $15 evenings and holidays; $5 Mondays; $8 seniors (weekdays); skate rental $10 |
| Where | Lakeside, Prospect Park (enter near Ocean Ave & Parkside Ave) |
| Subway | B/Q/S to Prospect Park; Q to Parkside Ave |
Lessons, figure skating and hockey programs run all season, and the Duck Island café and bar is on site. Check lakesidebrooklyn.com for 2026 prices and session times. Combine a visit with Lightscape at the nearby Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
About LeFrak Center
The LeFrak Center at Lakeside opened in 2013 in the southeast corner of Prospect Park, the 526-acre park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, who also designed Central Park. Its two rinks, one covered and one open-air, are set beside the park’s lake, and in summer they become roller skating rinks and a splash pad.
Plan Your Visit
- Mondays are a bargain, with discounted admission.
- Skating lessons and programs for all ages run throughout the season.
- The on-site café serves warm drinks and snacks.
- Combine skating with a walk through the park or Lightscape next door at Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does LeFrak Center open for skating?
October 31, 2026.
