Enjoy a little winter exercise, whether you’re a first-time skater or an old pro. Our little city is just teeming with first-rate ice-skating rinks that are the perfect spots for families to have a good time. We chose our five favorite rinks across Philadelphia based on location, hours and price, and we can’t wait to grab our children and see you on the ice!
Blue Cross River Rink at Penn’s Landing
There’s a reason why Blue Cross River Rink at Penn’s Landing is the city’s chilliest hot spot. Besides the normal and extended ice-skating hours, this mega rink hosts events like Skate with Santa, New Years Eve on Ice and even a Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Skate.
Penn's Landing - Walnut Street and Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Date and Time: From 11/28/08 to 03/02/09; Monday through Thursday 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M., Weekends vary. Please call ahead for hours.
Enjoy an entire weekend on ice if you sign your family up for Public Skate at Ice Line Quad Rinks in West Chester. This massive arena hosts, you guessed it, four rinks, with public skate sessions through the entire weekend and on weekdays during the early afternoon. If you’re not a member, join this great facility with a family pass good for the whole year!
Ice Line Quad Rink - 700 Lawrence Drive, West Chester, PA 19380
Date and Time: Fridays through Sundays; please call ahead for hours.
Get your children in on the holiday spirit by having them help you do some family shopping, followed by a visit to Rizzo Ice Rink, right in downtown Philly. Though you can lace up for public skating through the weekends and on weekday evenings, children can also watch sports teams take the court and can even sign up for arts and crafts at this venue.
Rizzo Ice Rink – 101 S. Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Date and Time: Mondays through Sundays; Mondays through Fridays: 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Saturdays through Sundays: 3:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Breathe in the fresh air of 1,711 miles of rolling Bucks County countryside. Tyler State Park, home to Neshaminey Creek, is an excellent choice for some anytime freestyle ice-skating. Ice conditions are monitored and posted, although your own skates are required to enjoy Mother Nature’s rink.
Tyler State Park - 101 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940
Date and Time: All winter season; check posts at the park for ice thickness and conditions.
Don’t ever let your children complain of boredom on Friday evenings. As you know, though your day is just winding down, they are ready and rearing to start the weekend! What better way to do that than public skating sessions at Wissahickon Skating Club? If you’re interested in formal lessons, stop by on Saturday afternoons for beginner’s freestyle or hockey.
Wissahickon Skating Club - 550 W. Willow Grove Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Date and Time: Fridays; 8:30 P.M. to 10:30 P.M.
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