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# How Much It'll Cost To Skate At The LeFrak Center At Lakeside In Prospect Park
- URL: https://bklyner.com/how-much-itll-cost-to-skate-at-the-lefrak-center-at-lakeside-in-prospect-park-2-ditmas-park/
- Published: 2013-11-27T15:00:11.000Z
- Updated: 2014-10-03T18:25:03.000Z
- Author: Mary Bakija
- Tags: hockey, roller skating, #API-Imported

![Lakeside Rink in Progress by williamhanley on Instagram](/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/pss_lakeside_rink_williamhanley_Instagram-600x5991.png)

With the $74 million [Lakeside](http://www.lakesideprospectpark.com/?ref=bklyner.com) project in Prospect Park [set to open in just a few weeks](/blog/kids/prospect-parks-lakeside-to-open-before-christmas), the Prospect Park Alliance and the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation have announced prices, hours, and more details about the Samuel J. and Ethel LeFrak Center.

The two rinks feature more than 31,000 square feet of total surface (a 5,000-square-foot covered rink and an open-air elliptical rink that’s over 16,000 square feet) that will be available for hockey games, event rentals, lessons, and for people to just skate on.

The year-round skating and recreational facility will be operated by [Upsilon Ventures](http://www.upsilonventures.com/?ref=bklyner.com), which also manages the ice skating facilities, holiday market, and more at Bryant Park.

**SCHEDULE & SKATE RENTAL INFORMATION**

Entry to the LeFrak Center will be free and open to the public, with an admission fee associated with skating and skating-related services. Group and non-profit rates apply and will be available online [here](http://www.lakesideprospectpark.com/?ref=bklyner.com), along with seasonal and annual passes, and rentals for other items such as helmets, lockers, and skate sharpening.Hours and pricing at the time of the opening:

**Skating & Rentals**

• Entry to the LeFrak Center, café, and restrooms is free

• Skating rink admission: $6 weekdays; $8 weekends and holidays

• Skate rentals: $5 per person

• Every Monday (excluding holidays), children 12 and under can enter the rink for free between 3-6pm for unlimited skating accompanied by an adult; the $5 skate rental charge applies

**Rink & Concession Hours**

• Monday-Thursday: 11am-6pm (for the holidays, from opening day-January 1, the rinks and concessions will remain open until 8pm)

• Friday and Saturday: 9am-10pm

• Sunday: 9am-8pm

**Café Hours**

Following the holiday week when the café will be open daily through January 1, standard hours will be:

• Friday and Saturday: 11am-10pm

• Sunday: 11am-8pm

• Monday-Thursday: closed

**Seasonal Sports**

• November-March: Ice skating and ice hockey

• April-October: Roller skating

• May-September: Water play area for children and families

**Hockey**

• The covered rink is available for hockey rental Monday-Thursday from 5-10:45am and 6:15pm-1am; Friday and Saturday from 5-8:45am and 10:15pm-1am; and Sunday from 5-8:45am and 8:15pm-1am. When not rented, the rink is open for public skate, lessons, and other rentals.

• 8-Week Basic Skills classes designed to teach or expand on the fundamentals of hockey will be offered for all skills and all ages.

• Contact Upsilon Ventures at [hockey@lakesideprospectpark.com](mailto:hockey@lakesideprospectpark.com) or 212-661-6640 for additional details on hockey rentals and class availability.

**Skate School**

• 8 Week Learn-to-Skate program, in conjunction with the US Figure Skating Association, will be offered. All skills, all ages. Contact [skate@lakesideprospectpark.com](mailto:skate@lakesideprospectpark.com) or 212-661-6640 for availability and additional details.

**Birthday Parties and Private Events**

• Private party rooms, catering, and hospitality perfectly suited for hosting special events ranging from children’s birthday parties and charity benefits to elaborate galas and weddings. Contact [events@lakesideprospectpark.com](mailto:events@lakesideprospectpark.com) or 212-661-6640 to plan your event or party.

*Photo by [williamhanley](http://instagram.com/p/gYmJ1CqZI8/?ref=bklyner.com)*