Places To Play Pickup Hockey In NYC
Places To Play Pickup Hockey In NYC
Looking for a little extra ice time?
Missed registration for the winter leagues?
Are you a rationale adult who doesn’t want to commit to a league that plays at midnight on a Monday?
You can play pickup hockey in NYC! Sure it’s more expensive and slightly less convenient than playing on the rink your neighbor built in his backyard, but thankfully we don’t live in Minnesota (no offense to you Gophers out there). Embrace the winter, and get your skates sharpened.
Looking for a little extra ice time?
Missed registration for the winter leagues?
Are you a rationale adult who doesn’t want to commit to a league that plays at midnight on a Monday?
You can play pickup hockey in NYC! Sure it’s more expensive and slightly less convenient than playing on the rink your neighbor built in his backyard, but thankfully we don’t live in Minnesota (no offense to you Gophers out there). Embrace the winter, and get your skates sharpened.
Wollman Rink - Central Park
(Subway - 1/A/C/B/D/N/W/4/5/6)
While it does come with a slightly hefty price tag, you are paying to play with the magical backdrop of Central Park. The program claims to hone fundamental ice hockey skills through fun drills.
-Tuesday night is for beginners
-Thursday night is for the intermediate
Outdoor pond hockey style - Hockey Gloves, Shin Guards, Skates, Stick, Helmet with Face Shield & Cup mandatory.
www.wollmanskatingrink.com
World Ice - Flushing, Queens (Subway - 7 to the Shea Stadium / Willets Point Station)
A more traditional take on adult open hockey (complete with the less than awesome time slots). Full equipment required .
Friday and Saturday nights 10:00pm-11:50
www.worldice.com/adult-programs
City Ice Pavilion - Long Island City (Subway - 7)
Take a long lunch and sneak out for a little mid-day skate! City Ice has lunchtime pickup during the week and most weekend nights. Save a couple of bucks by going with the 10-pack punch card.
www.cityicepavilion.com/open-hockey
Aviator Sports - Loyd Bennett Field 3159 Flatbush Ave Brooklyn, NY (Subway - 2/5 train to the Flatbush Avenue/Brooklyn College last stop)
Not the easiest to get to via public transportation, but Aviator is an awesome facility reminiscent of those in the suburbs. 80 minute sessions are available throughout the year, but times and days change so check the the website.
www.aviatorsports.com
Lasker Rink - Central Park (Subway - 2/3 to 110th Street)
While I would love to keep this one a secret, it wouldn’t be fair to leave this gem off the list. A pool in the summer months that gets transformed into two outdoor rinks complete with chainlink fencing that is sure make anyone who grew up playing outdoors nostalgic.
Stick and puck sessions available throughout the winter. Check website for times.
www.laskerrink.com
Chelsea Piers - Pier 61 (Bus - M23)
No adult in the city who can confidently say they are a Bauer or CCM skate kind of person isn’t familiar with the rinks at Chelsea Piers. You can blame your gasping for air on the high altitude of the second floor. Open hockey is 12:00pm-1:20pm most weekdays.
www.chelseapiers.com