Coming in November: an ice rink at Brooklyn Bridge Park. New project from BSE Global, parent of arena operating company & Brooklyn Nets

After responding to a Request for Proposals from Brooklyn Bridge Park for a seasonal ice skating concession at Emily Warren Roebling Plaza, just under and east of the Brooklyn Bridge, BSE Global, in partnership with IMG, will operate Glide Brooklyn from November 15 through March 1, offering "iconic views of the Manhattan skyline."

IMG is a sports management company. BSE Global is the umbrella company that operates the Barclays Center and owns the Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty. This is a first expansion for BSE under current owner Joe Tsai.

While under the control of Mikhail Prokhorov, BSE expanded to operate the Nassau Coliseum and renovate Webster Hall, but left both projects. It also announced, but did not start, the renovation of the Brooklyn Paramount.

Glide details

According to the Glide website, admission for Adults will be $15 during off-peak hours and $25 during peak hours, while it will be $10 and $12, respectively for Youths 2-12. However, for New York City residents, the rates will be $$9 and $13,50 for Adults and $9 and $10 for Youths.  

Peak is defined as Friday-Sunday, and holidays.

A limited number of discounted tickets will be available daily for NYC residents with proof of residency. According to AM New York, that means 12,000 free tickets throughout the season, which averages out to fewer than 800 per week.

People can bring their own skates, or rent skates for $12. Lockers are free, but those not bringing locks can buy them for $5.

Skate sessions are 50 minutes long and begin at 10 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 1:15 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:30 pm, 5:45 pm, 6:45 pm, 7:55 pm, and 8:55 pm.

The operators pledge to "unveil a spectacular menu."