If you’re looking for an out-of-the-box Valentine’s Day activity that works just as well for a great group date night as it does for an intimate evening together, then grab your skates—or rent a pair—at these three Pittsburgh outdoor skating rinks that are hosting sweetheart-themed skating events this Valentine’s Day.
Valentines On Ice at Schenley Park Skating Rink
1 Overlook Drive
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15207
(412) 422-6523
www.pittsburghpa.gov/citiparks/valentines-ice
Hours: Feb. 14 – 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Price: $4 per couple/$2.50 per skate rental
Every Valentine’s Day, hundreds of local couples flock to Pittsburgh’s Schenley Park for the rink’s Valentine’s On Ice public skating session, which returns for another year this Valentine’s Day. The rink’s special BOGO admission includes public skating time, a keepsake photo of you and your valentine, the chance to compete in a puck-shoot contest and plenty of other sweet treats. Be among the first 175 couples to take to the ice and you’ll also receive a rose courtesy of Alex’s Flowers in Oakland and assorted chocolates from Betsy Ann Chocolates. If your toes are feeling froze after a few laps around this beautiful outdoor rink, head inside and warm up with complimentary dance lessons from Salsa Pittsburgh instructors, free pizza from Lucci’s Pizza of Squirrel Hill and a mini-massage from Squirrel Hill’s Massage Envy. Raffles and contests will also be held, featuring fantastic prizes from local businesses like BodyTech, Holiday Inn-University Center, X Shadyside and the Pittsburgh CLO. This year’s Valentine’s On Ice event is sponsored by UPMC Health Plan and hosted in conjunction with 100.7 STAR and Citiparks. Please note this event is for adults only, ages 18 and older.
South Park Ice Skating Rink
Buffalo Drive
South Park, Pa. 15129
(412) 833-1499
www.alleghenycounty.us/parks/fees/skate.aspx
Hours: Feb. 14 – 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Price: $5 per couple/$2 per skate rental
Couples of all ages are welcome to lace up their skates this Thursday for the South Park Ice Skating Rink’s Sweetheart Couples Skate. The event kicks off at 7:30 p.m. at the rink located in Allegheny County’s South Park with BOGO admission. Free carnations will be given to each couple upon admission.
Lover’s Skate at The Rink at PPG Place
3 PPG Place
410 Marker Street
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222
(412) 394-3641
www.ppgplace.com/directory/the-rink/
Hours: Feb. 14 – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Price: $7 adults age 13-49/$6 children through age 12/$6 seniors age 50 and up/$3 per skate rental
If you missed The Rink at PPG Place’s Sweetheart Skate earlier this month, this Thursday’s Lover’s Skate will give you another opportunity to heat up the ice with a little romance. Join 96.1 KISS-FM’s Tall Cathy for a romantic evening complete with prizes and giveaways. Muetzel Florist and Gift Shoppe will provide complimentary roses to the first 96 ladies who lace up their skates for a spin around Pittsburgh’s only downtown ice skating rink.
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