This is a classic that continues to please. Whether you go in winter to ice skate and visit the kiosks or do yoga in the warm weather or go to one of the night time movies where you sit on the lawn and watch great flicks, or just grab a drink at the patio bar., you will not be disappointed.

We found several unique buys from the vendors such as jewerly, artwork. There was a wide variety of food and unique items to purchase. It’s compact and easy to navigate. Several people were skating in the rink which was nice.. We would recommend it.

Bryant Park Christmas Village is lovely. Lots of stalls, a huge Christmas tree and of course, the ice rink. It can get very crowded at the weekend, especially in the evenings. One thing that completely ruined the experience, and this goes for everywhere in New York, was the constant smell of industrial strength cannabis! Made me feel ill.

A great location and very affordable skating. The holiday market was nice, but I was hoping more of the booths wouldn’t be holiday-themed. Instead they were mostly just items you could buy at their stores throughout the year. But a fun and crowded atmosphere.

The park is convenient to few hotels. During the winter, the Christmas Shopping village is pleasant to walk through. There is a bar, albeit pricey, where you can have a drink and watch the skaters from a heated seat. And of course, ice skating. During the summer there isn’t as much going on and it becomes just a place to sit and relax. Bathroom facilities are close to nonexistent as is parking.

What a fun park, at least in the winter during their Winter Park. Free ice skating, but only if you have your own skates (otherwise you need to rent skates at $20 a pop or so, depending on time and day); but you need to book a time slot in advance. Lots of craft stands, some eats and treats. Great atmosphere.

We were at Bryant Park during the Christmas period. It did disappoint. Sure, the skate area was there, along with the incredible expensive shops with food and drinks. The atmosphere however was not the same as in other years. Dull and flat. Not many lights really, al least not very special ones. And far too busy to be comfortble.

We visited in December, so the park is taken over with a Christmas Market. Earlier in the day the market was great, and also later at night. Lots of 'local' producers and a real Christmassy feel. Late afternoon it was far too crowded (you could barely get to the stalls to look at anything and were very hemmed in), so I recommend early or late to visit. There is ice skating also, which looked like great fun, and with a rink much bigger than the one at Rockerfeller. Note that the queue was already long at 8.30am, so again get there early!

Ice skating was fun, and free if you bring your own skates. It makes it worth schlepping skates around the city. I hoped to find a really unique NYC Christmas ornament in the Christmas Market, but they all seemed mass-produced.

Always love visiting Bryant Park at Christmas time. All the pop up shops, food, ice rink, outdoor bar, public bathrooms. Weekend are always busier with people than week days.