Please call (585) 428-7541 to confirm that the rink is available. 
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General Information
Located in the East End District of downtown Rochester and adjacent to the Strong Museum, Manhattan Square Park is a popular gathering place. After renovations were completed in 2008, the year-round park has been the busy home to a wide range of visitors from families from throughout the region to downtown workers on their lunch breaks.
Amenities
Manhattan Square Lodge 
Perfect for events and parties, the Manhattan Square Lodge offers a full kitchen and seating for 200 people. This beautiful new facility is available to rent for the day for $650. Reservations will be accepted starting January 2, 2013. To make a reservation call the permit office at 428-6755.
Winter: The renovated ice skating rink boasts a kidney-shaped surface that is 30 percent larger than the original rink. Patrons can enjoy an expanded warming shelter that features a heated floor and fireplace, new rental skates and a new sound and lighting system. (See 2012-2013 skating season schedule and rates below).
Summer: In the warmer months, the ice rink doubles as a reflecting pool equipped with three fountains. The colorful playground provides a water spray park to cool children off from the summer heat. Benches and picnic tables around the rink serve as picnic spots during the summer. The warming shelter is available for rental from April-October.
2012-'13 Rink Schedule (Nov. 18, 2012 through March 16, 2013) Open Skate: Monday-Friday
Please call (585) 428-7541 to confirm that the rink is available.
- Noon-1:30 pm;
- 3:40-5:10 pm;
- 5:30-7:00 pm;
- 7:20-8:50 pm (On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, rink rentals may preclude open skate in this time slot. Call (585) 428-7541 to check schedule).
Adult Skate, Monday-Friday
- 1:50-3:20 pm
- Ages 18 and up
- Does not apply during school recesses: 12/24-12/28/12, 12/31-1/01/13
Open Skate: Saturday and Sunday
Saturday times:
- Noon-1:30 p.m.;
- 1:50-3:20 p.m.;
- 3:40-5:10 p.m.;
- 7:20-8:50 p.m.
Sunday times:
- Noon-1:30 p.m.;
- 1:50-3:20 p.m.;
- 3:40-5:10 p.m.;
- 5:30-7 p.m.
For renting rink/permit time on weekends, call
428-7541.
Special Events
New Year’s Eve
Monday, December 31, 2012
Family Skate: 6-8 p.m.
Adult Only Skate: 9-11 p.m.
Free Admission
Music by Beal’s Rock & Roll Review
MLK Skate to Commemorate
Monday, January 21, 2013
Skating sessions start at: 12:00, 1:50 and 3:40p.m.
Please arrive 20 min. early to make sure you get your skates!
Skate rentals will be $3, and the admission fee of $2 can be substituted with a donation of 2 non-perishable new hygiene, cleaning, or household items.
Sweetheart Skate Celebration
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Music and Contests 5:30-7:00 pm
(dress in red for a surprise!)
$4 per couple
Skating Season's Last Day-St. Patrick's Day at the Rink
Saturday, March 16, 2013
2:30-5:00 p.m.
Those wearing green will get free admission (skate rental fee applies)Skating Fees
Skating Fees
Adults: $5
17 and under: $2
Families: $14 (up to 2 adults and 4 children)
Discount Pass: $20
Season Pass: $60
Skate Rental $3 (skates and sizes are limited)
Rent the Facility During Skating Season
Fill out the Facility Use Permit Application if you are interested in renting the rink for your next event.
Group rentals are available, please contact (585) 428-7541 for information.
Rates: $125 (Non-Profit) $150 (General). Prices do not include $15 application fee.
Other skating venues
Indoor ice rink at Genesee Valley Park Sports Complex.
Park Rules & Regulations