Policies & Procedures
General Admission
The Pond, made possible by Citi®, is NYC’s only free ice skating rink. The Pond is open to the public.
- In order to ice skate at the Pond, you must enter the Skating pavilion, check-in at one of the registers, and obtain a skating guest wristband.
- Non-skating guests may also enter the Skating Pavilion if they are part of a group that includes at least one skating guest. Non-skating guests must also check-in at one of the registers and obtain a non-skating guest wristband
- Due to capacity and security concerns, no person may enter the Skating Pavilion unless he or she is a skating guest or non-skating guest as described above.
- Outside food and beverage is not permitted in the Skating Pavilion except if purchased from The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park
- Please secure your belongings. The Pond is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
- Follow all announcements and obey the instructions of the skate guards.
- By entering this venue, you are releasing all rights, title, and interest in your face, voice appearance, silhouette, and likeness for the purposes of any sales, broadcast, advertising, marketing, print, video, audio, or other reproduction. There will be no compensation for your appearance in the recording. This facility is monitored by video surveillance.
Code of Ice Skater Responsibility
Safety is our top concern at The Pond. Ice skating at The Pond is at your own risk. Be aware. Skate with care.
Ice skaters must abide by the following rules in order to help make The Pond a wonderful experience for everyone.
- Follow all announcements and obey the instructions of the skate guards.
- A Pond wristband is required to enter the ice rink.
- Ice skates must be worn to enter the ice rink.
- Cell phones, headphones, cameras, backpacks, and pocketbooks are not permitted on the ice.
- Food and drinks are not permitted on the ice.
- Spins and jumps are not permitted when the rink is crowded.
- The center of the ice is for skating lessons and figure skating.
- No pushing, pulling, or shoving.
- No weaving in and out between ice skaters or cones.
- No power stopping or spraying ice onto other patrons.
- No sitting or climbing on the railings. Do not congregate at the railings or block the entrances/exits.
- No carrying a child while ice skating. This is very dangerous for the child.
- No more than two people may hold hands while skating. Skating while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is strictly prohibited.
- Please report any injury to a Pond staff member.
- Please respect your fellow ice skaters.
- Please limit your skating time to approximately 1.5 hours.
Failure to abide by these rules or the instructions of the operating staff of The Pond may result in the termination of Participant’s use of The Pond without refund.
Assumption of Risk
Ice skating involves certain inherent risks that may result in serious injury or death. By entering the Skating Pavilion and/or ice skating rink area, you acknowledge that you are aware that ice skating can be a dangerous activity, you freely volunteer to participate, and you accept all known and unknown risks while at The Pond at Bryant Park. Furthermore, you release all parties associated with or related to The Pond at Bryant Park including, but not limited to, its operators, its equipment suppliers, and its sponsors against any and all claims that you may have and any and all liability for any loss, damage, injury, or expense you may incur in connection with any activities at The Pond at Bryant Park.
