The Penn Ice Rink: Skating Central for University City

Posted by Samantha Lazar on January 14, 2010

There's no doubt that winter has hit hard this year. What with the freezing temperatures, that massive blizzard, and ice choking the Schuylkill, Philly has certainly taken on the feel of an arctic city. You could complain about the cold. Or, instead, why not embrace the season with one of winter's most time-honored activities? Go ice skating!

A lot of people know about the ice rink at Penn's Landing on the Delaware River, but for those of us on the western side of the city there is a rink much closer to home, The Penn Ice Rink at the Class of 1923 Arena, on 31st and Walnut, which is celebrating its 40th season this winter. The rink is home to hockey teams from local universities and high schools, and it also hosts Open Hockey for anyone who wants to practice their skills and have some fun. They offer skating lessons (private and group) as well.)

For most people, though, ice skating is more casual. It's a fun and novel way to pass a wintry afternoon, while getting some exercise at the same time. The rink is open for super cheap public skating sessions seven days a week (check out their website for the exact times), and you can bring your own skates or rent them there, of course. There are two special deals coming up: take advantage of the Martin Luther King holiday (Monday the 18th), and enjoy free skate rentals. Or take your sweetie skating for Valentines Day and get 2-for1 admission. Nothing says love like the exhilarating feeling of swooping around an ice rink , or falling flat on your butt!

Visit the ice rink's Website and Facebook Page for even more info.

Penn Ice Rink
3130 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA, 19104
(215) 898-1923
www.upenn.edu/icerink

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