Brooklyn’s Very First Elevated Ice Rink Has Officially Opened Above The Williamsburg Waterfront

With *Heated Rivalry* living completely rent-free in half of NYC’s group chats and a wintry mix threatening to give NYC its main character snow moment this weekend, there’s truly never been a better time to embrace your ice skating era. Perfect timing, too–a brand-new ice rink has officially hit the Williamsburg waterfront. Meet One Williamsburg Wharf, a recently completed 22-story luxury tower perched right along the East River. The buzzy new development just just added a serious perk to its list of amenities: New York City’s first-ever private outdoor ice skating rink. Yes, private–as in no tourists wobbling into you mid-lap and no waiting 45 minutes for a rental locker. Nestled above the Williamsburg waterfront, the seasonal outdoor rink boasts panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline and the East River, meaning residents (yes–sadly it is a private rink) can glide around while staring directly at some of the most gorg views in the country. It’s basically Rockefeller Center skating, minus the chaos, crowds, and accidental elbows. Even better? The rink is made from Glice, a high-tech synthetic ice used by NHL players, Red Bull, Fairmont Hotels, and more. Translation: the rink stays skateable even if temperatures refuse to dip below freezing–which, let’s be honest, New Yorkers will not complain about. Winter vibes, warm coats, and a rink that doesn’t care about the forecast? A win. And this rink isn’t just a winter fling. When summer inevitably shows up ready to humble us with 90-degree days and subway platforms that feel like saunas, the ice rink transforms into a pool. That’s right–what you skate on in January becomes where you cool off in July, giving residents a year-round outdoor escape. Not only is this NYC’s first private ice skating rink, but it’s also Brooklyn’s first elevated rink, officially earning it one-of-a-kind status. Floating above the city with uninterrupted skyline views, it offers a sky-high alternative to classic outdoor skating spots. So while the rest of us are braving lines at Wollman or Rockefeller, a lucky group of Williamsburg residents will be lacing up their skates, taking in the skyline, and living out their very own whimsical winter montage –no crowd control required. Source: https://secretnyc.co/nyc-first-private-outdoor-ice-rink-brooklyn-first-elevated-ice-rink-one-williamsburg-wharf/