Where to Go Ice Skating in Philadelphia: 7 Fun Ice Rinks to Visit

For many people, winter isn’t complete without ice skating — even in the city! If you are in Philly, a fan of winter activities, and in search of a local rink for an ice skating Philadelphia adventure, this guide will help.

Here are 7 awesome ice skating rinks in Philadelphia, PA (both outdoors and indoors) for you to enjoy at every budget.

1. Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park

Experience the joy of ice skating at Philadelphia City Hall under twinkling holiday lights with a stunning backdrop of its Second Empire-style architecture.

The Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Philly’s Dilworth Park pairs perfectly with a visit to the adjacent Wintergarden, and holiday market at Love Park. You can ice skate here every day from 11am or noon through the evening (sometimes as late as 11pm); hours vary.

If you are an adult or child with a disability, you can reserve a sled for free during January and February (with free admission for the sledder and their sledding companion/escort).

• Address: 1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 (Dilworth Park)
• Open: November – February
• Cost: $10 skate rental, $5-7 admission

2. Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest

Head over to Penn’s Landing for Winterfest fun and the most scenic views at a Philly ice skating rink.

With the Benjamin Franklin Bridge seemingly floating above this wintry landmark, you can snap some beautiful holiday photos while enjoying a fun winter activity in Philly.

At the Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest, you can also enjoy boardwalk games ($5 per game), a Ferris wheel ($4 per ride), private cabin rental for social distancing ($75-125), and food and drink options.

The rink is open seven days a week, with late-night closings (1 am) on Friday and Saturday nights.

• Address: 101 South Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106
• Open: November – March
• Cost: $10 skate rental, $5 admission (free for IBX card holders, military, first responders)

3. Laura Sims Skate House

The Laura Sims Skate House is a year-round indoor skating rink perfect for families.

During the colder months, this West Philly skate house transforms into a fun ice skating rink that offers free admission for open ice skating on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and select Saturdays. Skating lessons are also available.

• Address: 63rd and Walnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19139
• Open: October – May
• Cost: $3 skate rental, free admission

4. Wissahickon Skating Club

The Wissahickon Skating Club is best known as a developmental skating spot for hockey and figure skating but also offers lessons and family skating opportunities.

The club is open to all ages and abilities, and membership levels vary, but there are opportunities to skate here without being a club member.

For non-member public skating, you can head to the Wissahickon Skating Club on Friday evenings (8:30-10:30pm) and Saturday afternoons (12:45-2:15pm).

• Address: 550 West Willow Grove Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118
• Open: Through June for public Friday sessions; through May for public Saturday sessions
• Cost: $3 skate rental, $7-9 admission

5. Penn Ice Rink

If you head over to UPenn’s campus, you can enjoy the Penn Ice Rink for some fun freestyle skating (even if you aren’t a student)!

With a recent grand reopening (2019), this historical Philadelphia ice skating rink offers public skating sessions, adult hockey leagues, and lessons for all ages.

• Address: 3130 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
• Open: Varies
• Cost: $7 admission

6. Rizzo Rink 

South Philly’s Rizzo Rink is a local community staple known for their skate lessons and skills camps for kids.

There are also open hockey sessions available for adults who have full equipment ($10 per skater but goalies play free). 

Public skating is open weekly on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday from 3:30-5pm (plus an additional window on Friday evenings).

• Address: 1001 Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
• Open: Late November thru winter
• Cost: $4 skate rental, free admission

7. Tarken Ice Rink & Rec. Center

Serving the Northeast Philadelphia area, Tarken Ice Rink is a family-friendly community ice rink with free public admission and plenty of opportunities to ice skate.

At Tarken, there’s even “Autism Family Skate Night” to provide a more relaxed pace for children on the autism spectrum.

During ice skating season, the public can ice skate for two hours daily Monday-Friday from 7-9 pm, and weekends from 3:30-5:30pm. 

• Address: 6250 Frontenac St., Philadelphia, PA 19111
• Open: October – April
• Cost: $3 skate rental, free admission

The cool thing about ice skating in Philadelphia is that even if you don’t have a significant budget, you can still have an ice skating adventure thanks to Philadelphia Parks & Recreation.

Philly Parks & Rec. ensures free admission at all five of their community ice skating rinks — a few of which are mentioned above! They also offer free skating lessons at designated times, and affordable skate rental rates. 

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation’s free ice skating rinks include:

• Laura Sims Skate House
• Rizzo Rink
• Simmons Recreation Center
• Scanlon Ice Rink
• Tarken Ice Rink

Enjoy your ice skating in Philadelphia! 

If you are in Philadelphia for longer (or live here), check out this Artsy Guide to Philly, a list of beautiful parks and hikes in Philly, or this 3-day Philadelphia Itinerary to enjoy more of this historical city!

xx, O.

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