Getting to the circle
Please note that there is no skating session on the days Central Park hosts special events. Children under the age of 14 will need a helmet.
From the 72nd St park entrance, either East or West (yellow roads on the map)
Follow the road across the park to the Skate Circle; it is West of the Bandshell and East of Strawberry fields and the Sheep Meadow.
From West 67 St: (yellow roads on the map)
Go through the Tavern on the Green parking lot, cross the park drive and continue East on the path just North of the Sheep Meadow. The Skate Circle is at the bottom of the hill.
From any of the Southern entrances of Central Park: (pink roads on the map)
Walk North towards Sheep Meadow. If coming from Columbus Circle, once North of Sheep Meadow, go East on the path. The Skate Circle is at the bottom of the hill. If coming from South East, walk East of Sheep Meadow. The Skate Circle is at the North East corner of Sheep Meadow.
The Skate Circle is for Dance Skaters
Please Read Before You Enter The Skate Circle
These common sense guidelines are designed to create a safe, clean, secure atmosphere in the Skate Circle.
When entering the Circle, walk in along the fence and cross into the center when the rink is clear of skate traffic. Do not enter from the path or cross the skating area on foot. Walk bikes and baby carriages into the rest area. Bikes, carriages and strollers are not allowed in the rink area.
The central areas between the lines north and south of the DJ booth and baggage area are for dancing on skates. The area north of the rink where the figure 8s are painted on the ground is for dancing on shoes, hooping, flagging and other dance activities.
The area south of the central rink is for freestyle skating and skate dancing. Stay within the lines painted on the ground. Do not place anything on the ground in the dance skating area.
Children under 14 must wear a helmet. No speed skating. No backpacks or shoulder bags while skating. No glass bottles. No littering. Please throw trash in the designated receptacles. No Vending. No Pets. No smoking allowed in Central Park. No alcoholic beverages. No illicit drugs.