Good ice, but this is not a skating rink, but the cleared surface of a pond. The ice is cleaned by enthusiasts, so it is often unprepared. Skate rental does not work regularly, it is better to bring your own.

Chistye Prudy in winter is a special iconic place, to say the least! Miracles happen as they are supposed to. Time glides smoothly across the frozen surface of the skating rink. Maybe Lev Evgenievich will think about getting on skates again? Or maybe the cute characters of Pokrovka won’t leave their cozy apartments today? The ice is cleaned and not poured on purpose. I came with skates a couple of times on purpose to skate, guided by romance. Pokrovka in the morning is especially good. She is quiet. The wind blows through the empty alleys. Come here on a noisy winter evening, when frost stains your cheeks and smells of smoke and fried meat from the “Plavok” restaurant.

Yes, you can throw slippers at me :) But when drunk homeless people sleep on a nearby bench or on the grass, the feeling is not the best. And so, it’s a nice park, I like to take a walk here in the evening. When it gets dark the backlight turns on. Musicians also perform fire shows.

The ice is not perfect, but it's definitely cosy there... Especially when the lights on

Very nice

Wonderful place to spend time and walking long

The place is good, iconic, there is skate rental for 300 rubles/hour, but the ice is uneven and poorly cleaned

No ice for the most part of a year

It’s especially beautiful here in the evening! The alley is illuminated with colored lanterns) it adds magic!

A great place for walks day and night, close to the metro, several cozy cafes. Always an interesting illustration. Especially good in early autumn.

The skating rink is poorly cleared.

A truly wonderful historical place in Moscow.

What a joy to have this place in the neighborhood in winter!

Great spot for a skate. Rentals available. Natural ice so it can be a bit rough in spots.

In the winter when temperatures fall sufficiently the pond at Chistye Prudy is transformed into one of Moscow's most famous outdoor skating rinks (featured in numerous Soviet films and part of Moscow folklore). There is a large skating area, kiddie's ice slide and even a miniature hockey rink complete with goals. All absolutely free of charge. For those without skates there is skate hire there but it tends to be quite pricey. Best to bring your own. One downside is that while there are benches on the ice next to the Shater restaurant there isn't actually any cafe for refreshments or hot drinks or anywhere to rest. Also, there are no toilet facilities (except in the Shater restaurant). There is also no warm area for those who need to warm up after spending time on the ice. All in all a great outdoor rink right in the middle of the city. Great for parents and kids, or a romantic evening skating. There are lots of post-skating cafes a stones throw away on nearby Ul.Pokrovka.