Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink
November 13, 2026 - January 21, 2027
The Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink is open 7 days a week, positioned beside historic City Hall.
Location: Dilworth Park, 1 S 15th Street (west side of City Hall)
Hours: Mon-Thurs 12 -9 p.m. | Friday 12-11 p.m. | Saturday 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. | Sunday 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Choose a skating session
Rink patrons should book sessions in advance. Limited in-person sales are available onsite. Skate sessions are 90 minutes long with 30 minute buffers between sessions. Guests may bring their own skates and will then just need to pay for admission.
Tickets will be available for purchase soon.
General Skating
Kids 10 & Under: $7
Ages 11 & Up: $10
Skate Rental: $10
(skate sizes range from kids’ size 9 to men’s size 14)
Group Rate
$15 per person for 10+ guests
(Includes admission and skate rental. For groups with a skater count above 75, please contact us at info@skaterothman.com for more information and assistance.)
Lockers
Lockers: $8
*Locker reservations will be available once you have chosen a skating session and proceeded to checkout.
Skate Aids
Penguin Skate-Aids: $10 per hour
(Based on availability, for children 10 years old and under)
Special Admission Discounts
- Temple University staff and students receive $1 off admission when they present their Temple University ID. And Thursday nights, college students with a valid student ID can pay just $3 for admission.
Skate rental not included. Discounts cannot be used in conjunction with other offers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there holiday hours?
Thanksgiving Eve | November 25 | 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m.
Thanksgiving Day | November 26 | 1:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
Black Friday | November 27 | 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m.
Holiday Break |December 18–January 1 | Extended hours vary
Christmas Eve | December 24 | 11:30 a.m.–7 p.m.
Christmas Day | December 25 | 1:30 p.m.–11 p.m.
New Year Holiday | December 31 & January 1 | 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m.
MLK Jr. Day | January 18 | 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m.
Can I book a private rental at the ice rink?
The Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink is a great place to get your friends, family and/or coworkers together for a fun, active gathering. The rink is available for all sized groups. For more information on hours, availability, capacity and pricing, please fill out the park rental Information request form or email rentals@centercityphila.org.
Is the ice rink accessible?
The Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink is accessible for everyone again this season with Sled Skating. Children and adults with physical/developmental disabilities can reserve a sled for skating beginning on January 4 through February 21, 2027. Admission and use of sled will be free for the individual utilizing the sled. In addition, one adult accompanying the sled user will also receive free admission and skate rental. Any additional guests will be required to pay the regular admission and skate rental fees. Reservations are required. To reserve a sled, email info@skaterothman.com .
What are the locker rules?
Rent a Locker: Shoes will not be stored by rink staff when renting skates. We encourage you to rent a locker to secure your shoes and personal belongings. CCD and Rink Management are not responsible for lost or stolen items that were not properly secured.
What is the protocol during a ice skating session?
Check In: Signage will direct guests through the check-in process and skate rental.
Arrive Early: Queue line will be open 15 minutes prior to your designated skating session. Please arrive early to ensure time for check in and allow for maximum time on the rink.
Leave Promptly: When your skating session ends, please leave the rink area within 15 minutes, to allow for cleaning and preparation for the next session.
For order issues or questions about the Rothman Rink, please contact Rink Management at 215.983.1291 or email info.rothmanrink@gmail.com.
Late Arrivals: If you arrive late, you will be able to skate, however your session will not be extended and will end as scheduled.
