For the past few months, the Rockefeller Center’s Lower Plaza has been under construction. Now, “Lower Plaza” probably doesn’t spark much name recognition among New Yorkers or, well, anyone reading this article. No one calls it that. Everyone calls it the ice skating rink, because for a few months, that’s what it is: a glorious place where New Yorkers and visitors alike glide under the Christmas tree all bundled up. Come March, however, it has historically switched to a space that is far less remarkable and accessible. (Previously, the Lower Plaza hosted a reservation-recommended restaurant where entrees hovered in the 30 to 40-dollar range.)
But, back to that construction: Today, it’s finally finished, and Rockefeller Center is ready to unveil a concept that aims to match the magic of its winter counterpart: Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace.
Yes, Rockefeller Center now has a roller skating rink. Its floors are made of tile, its walls are mirrored, and smack-dab in the middle of it all is a hot-pink-and-white logo. Off to the side is a locker room, collaged with black-and-white images of roller skaters past and present, and blue-suede and red-wheeled skates are available to rent. A food truck serves up pizza, and upbeat music is blasting throughout. (After all, if your name includes “boogie palace” you really gotta deliver on the audio.) It will be open to the public starting April 15.
Photo: By Albert Vecerka
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