Five places to go ice skating in NYC this week

Ice skating in New York City is a favored pastime for locals and tourists alike. While the rink at Rockefeller Center is world famous, other rinks around the city can also provide all the fun you’re looking for this holiday season. Here are a few we recommend:

At the heart of Central Park, Trump Rink provides pure wintery bliss.

830 Fifth Ave.; 212-439-6900, wollmanskatingrink.com

Citi Pond, surrounded by the offices of midtown and the New York Public Library, is a fun and exciting experience for kids and adults alike.

Sixth Avenune and 42nd Street; 212-661-6640, bryantpark.org

Come skate at this new rink and be a part of the rejuvenation of the Southstreet Seaport as it recovers from being ravaged last year by Superstorm Sandy.

19 Fulton St.; southstreetseaport.com

Hours: Through March 2— Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.- 10 p.m., Sun., 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

*Prices are subject to change

After years of construction, Prospect Park has a new ice skating facility featuring two adjacent rinks (one is covered).

Enter at Prospect Park, Parkside or Ocean avenues or Lincoln Road. 212.661.6640, lakesideprospectpark.com

City Ice, an indoor rooftop rink, opened in 2009 in Long Island City.

47-32 32nd Place, Long Island City, Queens; 718-706-6667, cityicepavilion.com