Take Your Family For Some Fun On The Ice At 5 Indoor Ice Skating Rinks Near Pittsburgh
By Beth Price-Williams|Updated on November 12, 2022(Originally published November 07, 2022)
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
When winter begins to take hold, it brings with it brutally cold days. Before you know it, we start hearing announcements of school delays, slick roads, and impending snow storms. Most of us often struggle with cabin fever, too, especially as the winter wears on. That makes early winter days the perfect time to start compiling a list of things to do to bust up the monotony of winter. Here are five rinks for indoor ice skating in Pittsburgh to add to the list.
1. Ice Castle Arena
990 Castle Shannon Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15234, USA
Glide around not one but two rinks at Ice Castle Arena in Castle Shannon. It gets better, too. Both rinks are NHL regulation size, so there’s plenty of room on both rinks to fit a whole lot of skaters. Open skate means a ton of fun for the whole family – laser and cosmic lights add to the ambiance. Ice Castle Arena also offers ice skating lessons and a snack bar, where you can fill up on goodies. Check out Ice Castle Areana's website for more information such as pricing and schedule options.
Mt. Lebanon Ice Center has been a favorite destination for Pittsburghers for more than four decades. It, too, boasts two rinks – a regular-sized rink and a studio rink. If you’ve never ice skated before, you can sign up for lessons. Mt. Lebanon Ice Center offers public skating times, including a Friday Night Skate. Click here to be taken to the Mt. Lebanon Ice Center's website for all the details to help plan your trip to the rink.
If you’re within comfortable driving distance of Harmarville, you’ll definitely want to check out Alpha Ice Complex this winter. The rink offers skating lessons and hosts birthday parties. You can also stop by, during select hours, for open skate. (If you or the kiddos need assistance on the ice, use one of the walkers to help keep you balanced.) Check out the Alpha Ice Complex website to find a calendar of events, pricing and any other information you may need before hitting the ice!
4. PrintScape Arena at Southpointe
Printscape Arena at Southpointe, 114 Southpointe Blvd, Canonsburg, PA 15317, USA
Glide around the ice at PrintScape Arena at Southpointe in Canonsburg. The arena hosts a variety of skates, including public skate, tot skate, and Friday night skate. All skaters are advised, for their own safety, to wear a helmet, although it is not mandatory. The venue hosts a variety of events, so be sure to visit the PrintScape Arena website for additional information.
Formerly known as Center Ice Arena, Palmer Imaging Arena in Delmont offers an abundance of opportunities for spending time on the ice. Learn to play ice hockey or learn to skate, or just visit during public skating to glide around the rink. The arena also hosts birthday parties. Palmer Imaging Arena's website has all the information you need for your time on ice.
What are your favorite rinks for indoor ice skating in Pittsburgh? Or, do you prefer ice skating outdoors? Let us know in the comments! On the lookout for more indoor wintertime fun? Bring the whole family for climbing fun at Climb North in Allison Park.
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Are there places to ice skate in Pittsburgh?
There are definitely places to ice skate in Pittsburgh! As was highlighted in the article you just read, there are several arenas throughout the city for indoor ice skating in Pittsburgh. There are also some great outdoor options. Consider adding any or all of these options for ice skating in Pittsburgh to your winter bucket list:
Schenley Park transforms into a winter wonderland, complete with an outdoor skating rink.
PPG Place has an ice rink where you can skate around a beautifully decorated tree.
What are some other winter activities in Pittsburgh?
When it comes to winter activities in Pittsburgh, you have your pick of things to do! Here is a collection of favorites, and hopefully it inspires you to get out and make some memories this winter:
