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The exterior of Philadelphia City Hall. There is an ice rink in front of the building where people are ice skating. Photo by M. Fischetti for VISIT PHILADELPHIA

Where to go ice skating in Philly

From outdoor rinks by the water to indoor spots that are entirely free

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Editor’s note: This article was last published in December 2016 and has since been updated with the most recent information.

One of Philly’s best winter traditions is back: ice skating. Whether you want to work on your form, just have some fun, or you’re looking for a weekend activity, there are spots all across the city that have you covered.

It’s also a great holiday activity, with many places offering options to skate under holiday-themed lights, hang out with Santa on the rink, or watch a holiday show on ice.

We've rounded up all of the great places to hit the rink in the city—indoors and outdoors—and good news: plenty of them won’t even cost a penny.

Know of another Philly-based ice rink? Leave a comment or send us a tip here and we'll add it to the map.

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Laura Sims Skate House

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This West Philly rink has been renovated since it opened in the 1960s. It’s adjacent to the Cobbs Creek Recreation Center and offers public skate sessions on every day of the week for free. Skate rentals cost $3 a pop and there’s open skating (complete with treats and gifts for the first 50 kids) on both Christmas and New Years eves.

Wissahickon Skating Club

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Looking for some late-night skating? This private club hosts public sessions every Friday from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. It’s $9 per person and $3 for skate rentals. For a cheaper skate, go on Saturday from 12:45 to 2:15 p.m., when rates are $7 per person.

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Penn Ice Rink

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When it’s not hosting ice hockey games or figure skating lessons, you can hit the ice at Penn's rink during public skating sessions. Check the website for the full schedule. It’s $6 per person and $3 for skate rentals.

Rothman Ice Rink

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This outdoor ice rink at Dilworth Park in front of City Hall is now open every day until 24 February 2019. Tickets are $3 for children; $5 for adults; $10 for skate rentals, but if you show your SEPTA Key Card, you can get $1 off most days. Need some help? The rink hosts 4-week long Learn to Skate sessions.

The rink is open until 9 p.m. on weeknights and 11 p.m. on weekends, meaning you can skate under the bright lights of the holiday show projected against City Hall.

The Rothman Ice Rink in Philadelphia. There are many people skating on the ice. The rink is in front of Philadelphia City Hall. Photo by J. Fusco for Visit Philadelphia

Simons Ice Rink

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After undergoing a major renovation, this West Oak Lane rink is now open year-round, every day of the week at various times. Like the other Parks and Recreation rinks, this one’s free and the ski rental is cheap—just $2 a pop.

Rizzo Rink

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Hiding under I-95 at Washington Avenue and Front Street, Rizzo Rink refers itself as the “best kept secret in Philadelphia.” You can skate at the South Philly rink on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at various times. It's free, but $4 to rent skates.

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Blue Cross RiverRink

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It’s a winter wonderland over at the Blue Cross Winterfest at Penn’s Landing until March 3. To ice skate, it’s $4 per person and $10 for skate rentals. Besides skating, there are winter cottages, fire pits, a lodge where you can warm up indoors, and a New Years Eve party on ice.

An aerial view of Blue Cross RiverRink in Philadelphia. There are many people skating on the ice. In the distance is a bridge. Photo by M. Edlow for Visit Philadelphia

Tarken Ice Rink

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Like Simons Ice Rink, Oxford Circle’s Tarken Ice Rink is open year-round with. You can lace up for public skate sessions on Mondays and Fridays from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.—for free!

If you’re looking for a good holiday option, look no further. They offer an annual Christmas Eve skate with Santa from 10 a.m. to 12.

Flyers Skate Zone

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Got Flyers fever? This hockey-centric rink in northeast Philly offers public skating sessions every day from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. as well as Saturdays and Sundays at 8 p.m. Rates are $10 per person and $3 for skate rentals.

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Laura Sims Skate House

This West Philly rink has been renovated since it opened in the 1960s. It’s adjacent to the Cobbs Creek Recreation Center and offers public skate sessions on every day of the week for free. Skate rentals cost $3 a pop and there’s open skating (complete with treats and gifts for the first 50 kids) on both Christmas and New Years eves.

Wissahickon Skating Club

Looking for some late-night skating? This private club hosts public sessions every Friday from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. It’s $9 per person and $3 for skate rentals. For a cheaper skate, go on Saturday from 12:45 to 2:15 p.m., when rates are $7 per person.

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Penn Ice Rink

When it’s not hosting ice hockey games or figure skating lessons, you can hit the ice at Penn's rink during public skating sessions. Check the website for the full schedule. It’s $6 per person and $3 for skate rentals.

Rothman Ice Rink

This outdoor ice rink at Dilworth Park in front of City Hall is now open every day until 24 February 2019. Tickets are $3 for children; $5 for adults; $10 for skate rentals, but if you show your SEPTA Key Card, you can get $1 off most days. Need some help? The rink hosts 4-week long Learn to Skate sessions.

The rink is open until 9 p.m. on weeknights and 11 p.m. on weekends, meaning you can skate under the bright lights of the holiday show projected against City Hall.

The Rothman Ice Rink in Philadelphia. There are many people skating on the ice. The rink is in front of Philadelphia City Hall. Photo by J. Fusco for Visit Philadelphia

Simons Ice Rink

After undergoing a major renovation, this West Oak Lane rink is now open year-round, every day of the week at various times. Like the other Parks and Recreation rinks, this one’s free and the ski rental is cheap—just $2 a pop.

Rizzo Rink

Hiding under I-95 at Washington Avenue and Front Street, Rizzo Rink refers itself as the “best kept secret in Philadelphia.” You can skate at the South Philly rink on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at various times. It's free, but $4 to rent skates.

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Blue Cross RiverRink

It’s a winter wonderland over at the Blue Cross Winterfest at Penn’s Landing until March 3. To ice skate, it’s $4 per person and $10 for skate rentals. Besides skating, there are winter cottages, fire pits, a lodge where you can warm up indoors, and a New Years Eve party on ice.

An aerial view of Blue Cross RiverRink in Philadelphia. There are many people skating on the ice. In the distance is a bridge. Photo by M. Edlow for Visit Philadelphia

Tarken Ice Rink

Like Simons Ice Rink, Oxford Circle’s Tarken Ice Rink is open year-round with. You can lace up for public skate sessions on Mondays and Fridays from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.—for free!

If you’re looking for a good holiday option, look no further. They offer an annual Christmas Eve skate with Santa from 10 a.m. to 12.

Flyers Skate Zone

Got Flyers fever? This hockey-centric rink in northeast Philly offers public skating sessions every day from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. as well as Saturdays and Sundays at 8 p.m. Rates are $10 per person and $3 for skate rentals.

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