Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink
Visitors glide across the outdoor ice rink surrounded by the city skyline and twinkling lights overhead. Skaters can bring their own skates or rent a pair on-site before taking to the ice for their session. Penguin skating aids are available to assist young children learning to skate.
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Tickets
General skating: $8 for ages 10 and under; $10 for ages 11 and older. Skate rental $11; guests bringing their own skates pay admission only. Group rate for 10 or more guests: $15 per person, including admission and skate rental. Lockers: $8. Penguin skating aids: $10 per hour, subject to availability, for children 10 and under. Temple University staff and students receive $1 off admission with Temple University ID; all college students with valid student ID pay $3 admission. Skate rental is not included with these discounts, and discounts cannot be combined with other offers. For reserved sled skating, the individual using the sled and one accompanying adult receive free admission; the accompanying adult also receives free skate rental. Additional guests pay regular admission and skate rental fees.
Hours
Mondays–Thursdays 12–9 p.m.; Fridays 12–11 p.m.; Saturdays 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m.; Sundays 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m. Holiday hours: Thanksgiving Eve 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m.; Thanksgiving Day 1:30–9 p.m.; Black Friday 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m.; Holiday Break December 18–January 1, extended hours vary; Christmas Eve 11:30 a.m.–7 p.m.; Christmas Day 1:30–11 p.m.; New Year Holiday December 31 and January 1, 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m.; MLK Jr. Day 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
Accessibility
Free sled skating reservations are available for children and adults with physical or developmental disabilities, including free admission and skate rental for one accompanying adult.
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Tips & Advice
- Book a skating session in advance, as advance tickets are strongly recommended and only a limited number are available on site.
- Arrive before your session’s queue opens 15 minutes beforehand so you have time to check in and get skates.
- Bring your own skates if you have them; rental sizes range from kids’ size 9 to men’s size 14.
- Rent a locker for shoes and belongings because rink staff do not store shoes when guests rent skates.
- If arriving late, expect your session to end at its scheduled time rather than being extended.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children up to age 10 have a lower admission rate.
- Groups of 10 or more receive a group rate that includes admission and skate rental.
- Temple University staff and students receive an admission discount with Temple ID; all college students with valid student ID receive a student admission rate. Skate rental is extra, and discounts cannot be combined.
- Holiday hours differ on Thanksgiving Eve, Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day and MLK Jr. Day; extended hours vary during Holiday Break.
- Private rink rentals are available by request.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a skating session?
Each skating session lasts 90 minutes.
Should I buy tickets ahead, and are tickets available on site?
Advance tickets are strongly recommended. A limited number are available on site.
Can I bring my own skates, and what sizes are available to rent?
You can bring your own skates and pay admission only. Rental sizes range from kids’ size 9 to men’s size 14.
Are there skating aids for children learning to skate?
Penguin skating aids are available for children 10 and under, subject to availability.
Is sled skating available for guests with disabilities?
Children and adults with physical or developmental disabilities can reserve a sled for skating. Reservations are required by email; the sled user and one accompanying adult receive free admission, and the adult also receives free skate rental.
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