Lasker Rink - Manhattan, New York
N 40° 47.790 W 073° 57.290
18T E 588170 N 4516692
No skating today, but come here when the temps are colder and you'll be good to go. Also acts as a pool in the summer.
Waymark Code: WMZDZP
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 10/27/2018
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Some interesting background from (
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It was constructed in the late 1960’s, made possible by a contribution by the extremely philanthropic (and wealthy) Lasker sisters. While they clearly had the best of intentions, and there is no doubt that the facilities have provided a wonderful boon to the community, the project itself was fought over bitterly for years. It displaced a corner of The Meer and was therefore seen by park purists to be nothing short of desecration. While we may thank the vigilance of concerned citizens and dedicated commissioners for keeping literally dozens of absurd and inappropriate additions from ever coming to fruition (a racetrack and a housing project being just two examples), it is difficult to get too worked up over this installation. Especially if you are close enough to hear the happy screams of landlocked city children splashing about on a hot summer day.