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Best time
Weekend hours are 3:30pm to 5:00pm (not 5:30pm as sometimes listed), so plan accordingly and arrive early to secure skate rentals during this popular window
Visitor tip
The Ed Snider hockey program offers structured progression from learn-to-skate through team play with coaches who emphasize skill development and respect, great for kids wanting to advance beyond casual skating
What visitors say
We are part of the Ed Snider hockey program. The coaches do an awesome job of helping the kids learn as they go through each level—learn to skate, learn to play, and then on a team. They encourage respect and really care about the kids.
Very fun for kids and adults, the hours for Saturday and Sunday are 3:30pm to 5:00pm not 5:30. It's free to get in and it only cost $5 to rent ice skates, you can bring your own skates if you have them so you don't have to pay. I would…
Awesome facility, atmosphere, staff and program!⛸️🏒 Proactive, productive, inclusive and the kids really enjoy it. And I'd be lying if I said the parents don't enjoy it too...🙂 Wish they had something like this when and where I grew…
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Did You Know?
- Tarken Ice Rink offers affordable skating lessons for kids at only $3 on Saturdays, with ice skate rentals available for $5 or free if you bring your own skates
- The rink is home to the Ed Snider hockey program, which provides structured progression for youth from learning to skate through competitive team play
- Admission to Tarken Ice Rink is free, making it a low-cost recreational option in Philadelphia
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