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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 21, 2025 |
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Pilar Briggs
pilar.briggs@pittsburghpa.gov
412-925-5518
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CITY OF PITTSBURGH ANNOUNCES
CITIPARKS ROLLER-SKATING SESSIONS
Pittsburgh, PA – The City of Pittsburgh is pleased to announce that, 50 years after its opening, the Schenley Park Skating Rink will now offer roller skating all summer long until August 31, 2025.
Roller skaters can take their first lap at the rink on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 10 AM – 12 PM and 5 PM – 8:30 PM.
“After working closely with Pittsburgh’s local roller-skating community, we’re excited to roll out something new for 2025 at Schenley Rink,” said Kathryn Vargas, Director of CitiParks. “The organizers of PGH SK8 started hosting roller skate events at the rink and have worked to help us reimagine how we can utilize this facility to offer Pittsburghers an additional fun summer recreational activity in Schenley Park.”
This programming is made possible with the generous support of the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD).
Public Roller-Skating sessions are as follows:
Admission prices are as follows:
Admission Tickets can ONLY be purchased online by clicking HERE!
Roller Skating Rentals (Quads Only) will be available later this summer for $3.00. Until then, you will need to bring your own skates!
The Schenley Park Skating Rink will be CLOSED on the following days:
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Thursday, June 19, 2025—Juneteenth Holiday
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Friday, July 4, 2025—Independence Day
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Friday, July 18 – Sunday, July 20, 2025—Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix
Rules & operations information are as follows:
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Roller Skating is weather permitting
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Each session is open skate, and the box office closes 15 minutes before the session ends
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Each session is limited to 200 patrons
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No outside food or drink. (Water is exception)
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Inline and Roller Skates are welcome
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No exit/re-entry. Once you leave a new admissions ticket must be purchased to return
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Online tickets only—Box Office is closed
We can’t wait to see you at the rink!
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