Skating Road Trip to Pittsburgh

Best Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in Pittsburgh

Don't let winter send you into hibernation! You can stay active ice skating. With a short drive, you can enjoy the fresh air and exercise. Ice skating is one of the best winter workouts. It builds leg muscles, improves joint flexibility and gets your heart rate racing. Plus, it can even combat stress when you soak up the scenery. So, strap on your skates and glide by these really cool rinks in Pittsburgh.

The Rink at PPG

3 PPG Place 410 Market St.

Pittsburgh, PA 15222

This iconic ice skating rink is not only a great place to skate but also a prime spot to shop, dine and entertain. Plus, it's the perfect place to hold an impromptu photo shoot, since the mirrored PPG buildings serve as a beautiful backdrop.

Schenley Park

1 Overlook Drive

Pittsburgh, PA 15207

You won't just skate at Schenley Park. You'll party! The outdoor rink is famous for events, like its mascot skate and disco night. You can even rent the party room that's equipped with a kitchen for birthday parties and other occasions.

South Park

30 Corrigan Drive Bethel Park, PA 15102

South Park features an NHL-sized ice skating rink and a skate trail. Season passes and gift certificates to bring a friend are available.

North Park

1101 Pearce Mill Road

Allison Park, PA

15101 In addition to ice skating, North Park offers ice hockey lessons for a small fee. Just register inn advance online. And if all goes as scheduled, Pittsburgh could get the first urban lagoon in the years to come. A North Shore development plans to feature a lagoon that converts into a frozen skating rink.