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Ice Skating

Sunday, March 17, 2013

South Park Ice Rink to Close for Season Sunday Night

On the positive side, it's a sign that winter is coming to an end.

UPDATE (March 15, 2:41 p.m.): The South Park and North Park ice skating rinks will both close for the season on Sunday night, March 17. There's still time for one more skating session. The rink will be open today, Sunday, for sessions from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 4:30 to 7 p.m. and 7:30 to 9 p.m.  ... The below information was originally published in November, 2012. The Allegheny County Parks Department will open the South Park and North Park ice skating rinks on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, weather and conditions permitting. The county's 2012-13 ice skating season will run through mid-March. Admission to each rink costs $5 per day per adult aged 18-59 and $3 per adult aged 60 and older. Children aged 17 and younger can also pay $3 per admission. …

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

From the Wintergarden to Dormont: Winter Activities in Pittsburgh

Here’s a roundup of winter activities to stave off the post-Christmas blues.

Christmas might have come and gone, but that’s no reason to give up the spirit of the season!  Here’s a roundup of local winter activities to help you and your family stay in the spirit and enjoy the winter holiday: Follow Dormont-Brookline Patch on Facebook and Twitter. For more news, sign up for our email Newsletter.

Monday, February 13, 2012

Nearby Rinks Host 'Sweetheart Skates' on Feb. 14

Buy-one, get-one deals at South and North Park ice rinks for Valentine's Day.

What's more romantic than a skate with your sweetie? Just a short drive from Dormont and Brookline, these ice rinks are offering Valentine's Day specials. The Allegheny County Parks Department will host "sweetheart skates" for couples of all ages at the North Park and South Park ice rinks from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Valentine's Day, Tuesday, Feb. 14. Couples may purchase one admission at regular price and receive a second admission free of charge. Each couple will also receive a carnation (while supplies last). Admission to the Allegheny County ice rinks is $5 per person aged 18 to 59, $3 per person aged 17 and younger and $3 per person aged 60 and older. For more information, contact the South Park Ice Rink at 412-833-1499 and/or the North …

Friday, November 4, 2011

Allegheny County to Open 2011-12 Ice Skating Season on Nov. 10

Free and paid skating lessons are available.

The Allegheny County Parks Department has announced that the South Park and North Park ice rinks will open for the 2011-12 ice skating season on Thursday, Nov. 10, weather and conditions permitting. The skating season will run through mid-March 2012. The ice rinks offer gift certificates, and the rinks are available to rent for special occasions. Both free and paid skating lessons are also available for county residents aged 5 and older. Click here for more information, or call the South Park Ice Rink at 412-833-1499. The North Park Ice Rink can be reached at 724-935-1280.

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