1 / 2City Ice Pavilion
π Queens, NY
Unique rooftop ice skating experience in an industrial warehouse setting. Popular for casual family skating with free parking, though management and safety policies can be inconsistent.
Solid rink. Three floors with the rink on the roof, which is pretty neat. Check-in, bathrooms, and locker rooms on the second floor. I've met staff that are super friendly and staff that are quite standoffish, but the overall experience is fine. The rink area is very cold, but you warm up to it. A pretty decent option if you're looking to skate.
π Family Action Verdict
Best for families seeking a unique skating experience who don't mind some quirks and potential issues. The rooftop dome setting is memorable, but parents should be prepared for safety concerns, strict policies, and management that may not always prioritize customer experience. Most suitable for casual skating rather than serious lessons.
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π¬ What Families Are Saying
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Maggie Kiara
5 months ago
βSolid rink. Three floors with the rink on the roof, which is pretty neat. Check-in, bathrooms, and locker rooms on the second floor. I've met staff that are super friendly and staff that are quite standoffish, but the overall experience is fine. The rink area is very cold, but you warm up to it. A pretty decent option if you're looking to skate.β
Hank Chang
7 months ago
βIce rink on the roof of an industrial warehouse. It's got locker rooms on the second floor, elevated parking garage and the West Side skate shop on the first floor. You enter from the ground floor and go up. Bathrooms are on the second floor. Basement has some practice facility space for off ice and bands.β
Jenn
a month ago
βPros: FREE indoor parking, locker rooms that donβt smell like regret, and vending machines with top-tier options. Yes, grape soda loversβwe are seen. Bring your $3. Cons: The garage is tight and mildly terrifying. I shouldβve turned around when I spotted a hearse near the entrance. π© The setup: locker rooms on the 2nd floor, elevator to the 3rd floor where the ice isβ¦ on the roofβ¦ inside a dome. First period thereβs a loud boom, the dome shakes, and my anxiety clocks in early. An employee explains itβs held together by tension cords and one snapped βnot to worry.βπ© Meanwhile the lights are swingingπ© and Iβm questioning all my life choices. Final verdict: Great grape soda. Memorable experience. I will not be returning. π β
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Overview
This rooftop ice rink sits atop an industrial warehouse with three floors featuring skating on top, locker rooms and check-in on the second floor, and West Side skate shop plus free parking on the ground level. The facility offers locker rooms, vending machines, and a unique dome setting for casual skating sessions.







