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Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
101 South Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Open November 27, 2026 - February 28, 2027

Skate Admission: $5
Skate Rental: $12

 

BOOK TODAY

Ice skating tickets are limited, and reservations are highly recommended.

Exchanges: If you need to adjust your purchase, you can exchange your ticket for another date/time of equal value through the self-service ticket exchange option in your Leap/Showclix account. Again, you can exchange tickets, but they must initially be the exact value and quantity of the tickets you purchased.


Skate Times

  • Skate sessions are 90 minutes maximum.
  • Skating admission is staggered, and entry is timed only. 
  • Please note: The ice rink closes 30 minutes before the park closes.

 

Group Skating

Group skating rates are available. Pricing includes skate admission and skate rental. The rates are as follows: 

  • $14 per person for groups with 15-50 skaters
  • $13 per person for groups with 51+ skaters
  • $12 per person for groups with 100+ skaters

Review our rental packages and add-ons. If you have general inquiries about our rental experiences, don't hesitate to contact riverrink@drwc.org.


Seasonal Discounts

Please note: discounted rates can't be combined with group skating rates.
  • Buy Now and Save: Receive $3 off skating admission with promo code planahead26. Offer valid only online and redeemable for up to four (4) tickets per purchase. Offer is valid Monday through Thursday and ends on February 26, 2027. 
     
  • Independence Blue Cross Discount:  All Independence Blue Cross (IBX) cardholders and employees can receive up to four (4) skating admission tickets with proof of card (skate rental not included and can be purchased separately at the box office). To redeem, the cardholder must present an IBX membership card on-site. Accepted member cards include Medicare, Medicaid, Keystone, Personal Choice, and AmeriHealth.

    Photo ID must be presented upon request to match the name on the IBX membership card. The facility reserves the right to deny entry to the skating rink for IBX skating admission tickets if the above conditions are not met.

  • Hero Discount: Free skate admission is available for military, firefighters, and police officers and 3 guests with ID (in person only). Skate rental is not included.

 

Skating Amenities

  • Lockers are available for $1. They are cleaned out regularly, and guests must thoroughly check their rented lockers before leaving the site.
  • Skate sharpening services are available for $13.
  • The Ferris wheel is $6
  • Boardwalk games start at $5
  • The retro arcade games are pay-as-you-go.
  • ​Cash and credit card payments are accepted on-site.

 

Kid Skate Helpers

  • Kid skate helpers can be rented for $6 per skate session at Guest Services. 

  • Only one helper can be rented per entry time

  • A photo ID is required to reserve a skate helper  

  • Limited availability; first-come, first-served


Skate Rental Sizes

  • Toddler: 8 - 13

  • Kids: 1 - 4

  • Adult: 5 - 15


Gift Certificates

Gift certificates are available for skating only. You can purchase them at guest services.