Penn Ice Rink at the Class of 1923 Arena

University of Pennsylvania Public Ice Rink in West Philly

The Penn Ice Rink at the Class of 1923 Arena is a University of Pennsylvania-operated public ice arena on Walnut Street in West Philadelphia. The rink is home to Penn and Drexel college hockey teams, the Penn Figure Skating Club, and numerous high school and middle school teams across the city, while running community Learn to Skate and youth programming.

Programs for Kids

The arena runs Learn to Skate USA curriculum alongside community programs. Programs include:
- Learn to Skate USA program for all ages
- Penn Figure Skating Club progression classes
- Youth hockey clinics
- Flyers Rookie Program partnership sessions
- Public skating sessions (multiple weekly slots)
- College and high-school team games
- Birthday parties and group bookings

What's Included

• Indoor ice sheet at the historic Class of 1923 Arena
• Coaching staff registered through Learn to Skate USA
• Skate-rental for public sessions
• Locker rooms and warm spectator viewing
• University access amenities
• Walnut Street location near Penn campus and West Philadelphia

Experience

Beginners spend early Learn to Skate sessions on balance, falling safely, and basic forward strokes. Older students move into stops, turns, and either figure-skating moves or hockey-specific stride. The University location draws families across Center City, West Philly, and University City, and the rink is named Metro Philly's 2024 Best Ice Rink.