Wollman Rink, Central Park

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830 5th Ave, New York, NY 10065Seasons 1, 2, 5

Wollman Rink, Central Park - Gossip Girl filming location NYC

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About This Location

Wollman Rink, the outdoor ice-skating rink in the southern part of Central Park, appeared in Gossip Girl's most memorable winter scenes. You'll recognize this location from the iconic scene where Blair goes ice skating with her father Harold and deliberately trips up his boyfriend Roman — classic Blair! With the Manhattan skyline as a dramatic backdrop, the rink provided a quintessentially New York winter setting. Important: Wollman Rink is only set up around Christmas time (late October through early April), so plan your visit accordingly.

Featured Scenes & Episodes

Blair ice skating with her father and tripping Roman (S2), winter date scenes, ice skating sequences, holiday episode establishing shots, and romantic montages set against the Manhattan skyline backdrop.

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Wollman Rink, Central Park

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