Schenley Park Skating Rink Reopens Following Equipment Upgrade

Schenley Park Skating Rink reopened for the 2024-25 season this week following an upgrade to its chilling equipment.

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The city planned to celebrate the opening of the outdoor rink with a ribbon cutting on Nov. 19. The city’s Department of Public Works encountered some issues during the upgrade of the equipment that prevented the 2023-24 season from taking place.

The department completed the replacement of the aging chiller system, which was having difficulty keeping the ice viable. The total cost of the project was $3.5 million. Allegheny Regional Asset District contributed $2 million to the new chiller system.

“The installation of the new chillers will ensure outdoor skating continues at Schenley Park for years to come,” said CitiParks Director Kathryn Vargas, who added that the upcoming season marks 50 years of the rink.

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Schenley Park Skating Rink operates seven days a week and offers a variety of public skating sessions as well as several special skating events.

Upcoming special events include:

  • Skate with Santa - 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 15

  • Mascot Skate - 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. (online tickets only) on Saturday, Jan. 25

  • Disco Night - 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (adults only) on Saturday, Feb. 1

  • Valentine’s On Ice - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (online tickets only) on Friday, Feb. 14 

  • Family Skate - 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. (one child skates free with a paying adult) on Thursdays

Admission to the skating rink is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and veterans (with ID), and $3 for youth (17 years and younger). Skate rentals are available for $3 per skater.

For more information, visit the skating rink’s website.

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