{"id":168443,"date":"2026-03-19T18:44:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T18:44:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/168443\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T18:44:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T18:44:45","slug":"pier-2-roller-rink-returns-music-and-motion-to-brooklyn-starting-march-27-brooklyn-paper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/168443\/","title":{"rendered":"Pier 2 Roller Rink returns music and motion to Brooklyn, starting March 27 \u2022 Brooklyn Paper"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2014_Pier-2_Summer_Frossard-19.jpg\" class=\"crop-center wp-post-image\" alt=\"2014_Pier-2_Summer_Frossard-19\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Pier 2 Roller Rink will reopen March 27, with a celebration offering free and discounted admission to attendees. <\/p>\n<p>File photo courtesy of Brooklyn Bridge Park\/Summer Frossard<\/p>\n<p>\t\t Search our comprehensive guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/events.brooklynpaper.com\/?utm_source=brooklynpaper&amp;utm_medium=oneliner&amp;utm_campaign=thingstodo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">things to do in Brooklyn<\/a> for more local events \u2014 or <a href=\"https:\/\/events.brooklynpaper.com\/add-your-event\/?utm_source=brooklynpaper&amp;utm_medium=oneliner&amp;utm_campaign=thingstodo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">submit your own<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>Brooklyn\u2019s waterfront is set to roll back into motion this spring as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/brooklynbridgeskating\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;ig_rid=b9dec96e-1415-40e9-8b23-2023ad9b2a1f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Pier 2 roller skating rink<\/a> reopens for its 12th season on March 27, ushering in a lively mix of music, movement and community along the East River.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Located within Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 2 has long been a hub for recreation, but the return of its open-air roller rink signals the start of the season and an influx of outdoor activities for families. The skating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklynpaper.com\/pier-2s-roller-rink-glides-into-new-season-this-weekend-with-upgrades-free-skate-sessions\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">surface<\/a> itself is unique, made of plastic-based materials to provide a \u201csmoother ride and softer landing compared to traditional concrete surfaces.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Opening day will double as a celebration, with \u201clive music, snacks, and a variety of activities for all ages,\u201d organizers said. From 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklynbridgeskating.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">roller rink<\/a> will offer free admission to all attendees. From 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., its public skate will offer $5 admission. If needed, skate rentals are $8, and skate mate rentals are available for $6.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The rink will remain open through November, with a calendar that extends beyond casual skating. Plans for themed nights, group outings, lessons and community-driven events aim to keep the space dynamic through the summer and fall.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhether you\u2019re a seasoned skater or trying it for the first time, Pier 2 promises an unforgettable experience,\u201d organizers added. \u201cThe rink is designed for everyone, from families to groups of friends looking to enjoy an active day out.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\t<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Pier 2 Roller Rink will reopen March 27, with a celebration offering free and discounted admission to attendees.&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":168444,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[98,16561,100,99,29332,56734,4790,267,9,24,63,12682,9520,69106,69107,69108,69109,69110],"class_list":["post-168443","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-brooklyn","tag-brooklyn","tag-brooklyn-bridge-park","tag-brooklyn-headlines","tag-brooklyn-news","tag-community-events","tag-family-activities","tag-live-music","tag-local-news","tag-new-york","tag-new-york-city","tag-nyc","tag-nyc-events","tag-outdoor-recreation","tag-pier-2","tag-roller-skating","tag-spring-events","tag-summer-activities","tag-waterfront-activities"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168443","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=168443"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/168443\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/168444"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=168443"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=168443"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=168443"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}