The Shops at the Oculus Winter Whirl Roller Rink
We had a wonderful time roller skating in the warm and stunning Winter Whirl Roller Rink! It is located in The Shops at the Oculus, part of the Westfield World Trade Center Mall. All the details are below!
Prices & Hours at the Oculus WTC Roller Rink
Hours:
- Open from Thanksgiving to New Years. Will update when I hear 2024 dates.
- Open Wednesday to Sunday - 11 AM to 10 PM. (Last admission at 9 PM)
- December 24 and 31 & January 1 - 11 AM to 6 PM (Last admission 5 PM)
- Closed Mondays and Tuesdays and December 25.
Tickets
- Book online here!
- Minors are $25 and Adults are $30 for 45 minutes of skating which starts on the hour. Skates are included and there's a nice changing area to change out of your shoes.
- From the website: "Minors are welcome to skate, although the recommended minimum age is 8. We suggest bringing skates for those aged 8 and under, only limited sizes are available for hire. Our smallest available skate size is US size 4. Minors under the age of 13 must be supervised by a parent or legal guardian at all times. All minors under the age of 18 require a parent or legal guardian to sign the release."
How to Get to the Oculus World Trade Center Roller Rink:
- Subway: We took the subway from midtown and didn't even need to go outside! Multiple subway lines stop at the World Trade Center station, including the E, R, W lines (at the WTC Cortlandt station) and the A, C, J, Z, 2, 3, 4, and 5 lines (at the Fulton Street station nearby). The PATH trains from New Jersey also stop directly at the World Trade Center station.
- Bus: Several New York City bus lines serve the area around the Oculus, including the M20 and M55.
- Ferry: If you're coming from New Jersey, Staten Island, or other parts of New York, ferries can be a scenic way to travel. You can disembark at the Battery Park City Ferry Terminal or the South Street Seaport and walk a short distance to the Oculus.
- Car: If you're driving, there are parking garages in the vicinity, but keep in mind that traffic can be heavy, and parking can be expensive. My in-laws use ParkWhiz to reserve a garage ahead of time.
- Bicycle: Bike lanes and Citi Bike stations are available in the area for those who prefer to cycle.
- Walking: The Oculus is located in a pedestrian-friendly area of Lower Manhattan and can be reached easily on foot from surrounding neighborhoods like Tribeca, the Financial District, and Battery Park City.
Tips:
- We went on a weekday and it wasn't busy at all!
- It can get warm at the rink, so make sure you wear layers!
- Take some time to enjoy the unique and varied shops at the Westfield Mall. Shop directory here!
- We went at 4 PM which was perfect because it started to get dark out and the Oculus looked incredible all lit up!
