Ice skating is an inexpensive way to get fresh air, exercise, and socialization.
The holiday season is upon us. It’s a perfect time to take a spin on a fresh sheet of ice and enjoy the fresh winter air. Philadelphia offers plenty of outdoor skating rinks–and some great indoor ones, too. So grab your gloves, lace up your skates, and we’ll see you on the ice! (Don’t forget your tissues. You can thank us later!)
(*Disclaimer: Philly Happening is not responsible for schedule or pricing changes in the listings below. Please check the rink’s Web site before you go to ensure accuracy of information).
Blue Cross RiverRink WinterFest
Address: 101 South Columbus Blvd
Phone: 215-925-RINK
E-mail: RiverRink@DRWC.org
Web site: http://www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/places/blue-cross-riverrink-winterfest
(WinterFest includes more than just a skating venue—it’s an experience. WinterFest includes access to warming cottages, firepits, s’mores, hot chocolate, and food and beverage vendors).
WinterFest Admission: FREE and open to the public. Winterfest tickets are available online or at the door.
Ice Skating Admission: $3 (All Independence Blue Cross cardholders and employees get free skating admission plus admission for three guests).
Skate Rental: $10
Regular Operating Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 1 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Friday: 1 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m.-12:30 a.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Skating Session Times:
- 1pm – 4:30pm
- 5pm – 6:30pm
- 7pm – 8:30pm
- 9pm – 10:30pm
- 11pm – 12:30am (Friday & Saturday only)
- 11am – 12:30pm
- 1pm – 2:30pm
- 3pm – 4:30pm
- 5pm – 6:30pm
- 7pm – 8:30pm
- 9pm – 10:30pm
- 11pm – 12:30am (Friday & Saturday only)
Class of 1923 Arena (Penn Ice Rink)
Address: 3130 Walnut Street
Phone: 215-898-1923
E-mail: icerink@exchange.upenn.edu
Web site: http://cms.business-services.upenn.edu/icerink/
Admission: $5
(Group rates and discounts available. Check the Web site for information).
Skate Rental: $3
Hours:
Monday: 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Friday: 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Saturday: 5 p.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m.-2 p.m.
Rizzo Rink
Address: 1001 Front Street
Phone: 215-685-1593
E-mail: tony@rizzorink.com
Web site: http://rizzorink.com/
Admission: FREE
Skate Rental: $4
Hours:
Wednesday: 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m.
Friday: 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m.
6:30 p.m.-8 p.m.
8:30 p.m.-10 p.m.
Saturday: 5: 30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Sunday: 3:30p.m.-5 p.m.
5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
Aria Health Flyers Skate Zone at N.E. Philly
Address: 10990 Decatur Road
Phone: 215-618-0050
E-mail: General Manager Roman Bussetti, Roman_Bussetti@comcastspectacor.com
Web site: http://www.flyersskatezone.com/
Admission: $8
Skate Rental: $3
Hours: Dates and times subject to change. Check the calendar on the Web site for the latest schedule.
Rothman Ice Rink at Dilworth Park
Address: 1 South 15 Street (located in front of City Hall)
Phone: 215-983-1291
E-mail: info@centercityphila.org
Web site: http://www.ccdparks.org/dilworth-park/rothmanicerink
Admission: children 10 and under, $3; adults: $5
Group rates available for groups of 10 or more. For information, e-mail, groups@rinkmanagement.com
Skate Rental: $10
Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 12 p.m.-9 p.m.
Friday: 12 p.m.-11 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Philadelphia Skating Club & Humane Society
(Though located outside the city, this rink is included in this list for its historic clout: it is the oldest figure skating club in the country! The skating club was founded in 1849 and it merged with the Humane Society in 1861).
Address: 220 Holland Ave., Ardmore
Phone: 610-642-8700
E-mail: pschs@pschs.org
Web site: http://pschs.org/
Admission: $10
Skate Rental: $5
Hours:
Friday: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Saturdays: 1-2:30 p.m.
Sundays: 1-3 p.m.
