Davis Center Rink Rules

The ice rink at the Davis Center is open for public use when there are no scheduled programs or organized activities happening onsite.

 RULES PROHIBIT:   

  • Pets  
  • Littering  
  • Smoking
  • Consumption of alcohol  
  • Amplified sound, except by permit  
  • Vending, except as allowed by law and permit  
  • Motor vehicles without specific authorization 
  • Pamphlets, handouts, advertisements, signs unless authorized

 GUIDELINES:    

  • No balloons 
  • No aerosol cans
  • No noisemaking devices
  • No coolers or ice chests
  • No laser pens or pointers
  • No selfie sticks or action cameras
  • No chains or studded bracelets
  • No skateboards, rollerblades, or other recreational wheeled devices
  • No poles to display banners or flags
  • Children must always be supervised by an adult.  
  • Please carry your trash and recycling to the nearest waste receptacles.  

MEDIA RELEASE

Please be advised that photographic, audio, and video will be captured at this venue for use on the Central Park Conservancy’s website, social media, press releases, and other future promotional materials of the venue and any sponsors. By entering this area, you consent to the use of your image for these purposes.  

For questions about the Central Park Conservancy, please contact [email protected].  For questions about NYC Parks or to report an incident, please call 311 or visit nyc.gov/parks. 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY CODE

Ice skating is fun and for the enjoyment of everyone. Skating can be enjoyed in many ways. Regardless of your level of skill, there are elements of risk in ice skating. Please use common sense, show courtesy to others, and anticipate dangerous situations before they arise.  

The following guidelines are some basic elements of common sense and courtesy:  

  • Always stay in control and be able to stop or avoid other skaters.
  • While on the ice, keep moving. Don't stop where you obstruct other skaters and don't skate in groups.
  • People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid hitting them or disrupting them.
  • No speeding
  • No weaving
  • No roughness
  • No snowball or other throwing
  • Keep exits clear. Before getting on the ice, look for oncoming skaters. Do not sit on the dasher boards.
  • Don't carry children or other items while skating.
  • Rink equipment can be dangerous. Stay off the ice when resurfacing is in progress.
  • Don’t go on the ice without skates. Don’t wear skates in the stands.
  • Obey the monitors. Report hazards to the rink monitors.
  • Respect the ice and other skaters.

The above is a partial list. There are elements of risk that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce, so you are ultimately responsible for your personal safety.  

The rink monitors can’t guarantee your safety and will not protect you from injury. It is your responsibility to avoid other skaters and hazards. Failure to use good judgment, skate responsibility, or follow the Responsibility Code will result in the loss of skating privileges and/or ejection from the premises.