
DUMBO – TICKETS ARE NOW on sale for Brooklyn Bridge Park’s upcoming pop-up Roebling Rink ice arena, which will be located on the pedestrian plaza under the bridge. The rink will be open daily from Nov. 25 to Feb. 2, weather permitting, with hours from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday to Sunday. Roebling Rink, featuring scenic views of the Manhattan skyline, is also one of the most affordable ice-skating options in the city, according to BBP: skate sessions cost $10, skate rentals cost $7, helmet rentals are $3 and “skate buddy” standing aids are $5. Brooklyn residents can also score free skate sessions at selected times.
Tickets can be booked online on the Roebling Rink website; more details about free local sessions can also be found there.
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SUNSET PARK — “As a resident of Marine Park, one of the great surprises I found biking around Industry City and visiting Japan Village was to discover Bush Terminal Park. I continue to be amazed at the serene hideaways that the city offers in some of the busiest places — and, still, with an iconic view.”

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