Glide Around The Ice For An Enchanting Ice Skating Adventure At These 5 Pennsylvania State Parks
Beth Price-Williams
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Most of us will likely agree that we’re incredibly fortunate to have 121 state parks in Pennsylvania that offer activities – from hiking to wildlife watching – all year round. When winter rolls around, many of the parks welcome hikers, cross-country skiers, snowmobilers, and ice skaters. The natural ice rinks at these Pennsylvania State Parks, in fact, provide a picture-perfect backdrop for a winter’s adventure. If you’re wondering where you can go outdoor ice skating in Pennsylvania, keep reading!
Please note that ice skating is only allowed in designated state parks when the conditions permit. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) advises that the ice should be at least four inches thick if you’re skating solo. However, if there will be more than one skater on the ice, the ice thickness should measure no less than seven inches.
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Please note that ice skating is only allowed in designated state parks when the conditions permit. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) advises that the ice should be at least four inches thick if you’re skating solo. However, if there will be more than one skater on the ice, the ice thickness should measure no less than seven inches.
Here’s a list of all of the state parks in Pennsylvania that offer outdoor ice skating. Do you have a favorite Pennsylvania state park to go to ice skate? Which one? Join the conversation in the comments! For a one-of-a-kind ice skating adventure, make your way to BlueCross River Rink in Philadelphia.
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What are some other places for outdoor ice skating in Pennsylvania?
In addition to the outdoor ice skating offered at the above state parks in Pennsylvania, Blue Cross RiverRink is a perennial PA favorite! For nearly 30 years, Winterfest has been Philadelphia's favorite winter tradition on the Delaware River Waterfront, inviting visitors for a chance to indulge in flights of fancy under thousands of sparkling lights in a winter wonderland with spectacular views of the Delaware River. Cozy up in comforting warming cabins, fire pit stations, boardwalk rides and games for the young and young-at-heart, delicious food and hot beverages, the signature holiday tree, and, of course, outdoor ice skating on an NHL-sized rink in the heart of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania!
What are some fun winter activities in Pennsylvania?
Here in Pennsylvania, we love getting out and making the most of the seasons -- whatever weather they throw our way! A perfect example of this is the famous Eagles Mere Toboggan Slide, an epic ice slide that cruises down Lake Avenue in Eagles Mere, PA! Another fun way to recreate during the winter in Pennsylvania is a good, old-fashioned tubing adventure. Spend a thrilling two hours zipping down Camelback Mountain on a snow tube. Even better? Camelback Mountain offers both day and evening sessions (sessions are two hours each). Billing itself as the largest snow tubing park in the United States, the mountain resort features 42 snow tubing lanes, promising an epic experience. Because really, we don't have to stop playing outside in the snow just because we're adults, right?