# North Park Ice Rink Outdoor County Skating & Lessons > Place to go for families in the Pittsburgh area (PA). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: North Park Ice Rink, 12000 Pearce Mill Rd, Wexford, PA 15090 - Ages: All ages (Skates available from toddler size 8) - Price: $6 adults ($8 non-county residents), $4 youth (17 and under), $3 skate rental; walker aids included on request - Organizer: Allegheny County Parks Department - Official page: https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Parks-and-Events/Activities/Ice-Skating/North-Park-Ice-Rink - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/north-park-ice-rink-outdoor-county-skating-and-lessons--listing-bde3408a9b9c12f728f2b5d6 ## About Nestled among evergreen pine groves in Allegheny County's North Park, the North Park Ice Rink is a premier open-air refrigerated ice skating destination serving northern suburbs including Wexford, Cranberry Township, and McCandless. The full-sized regulation rink is surrounded by rustic parkland, giving children the enchanting feeling of gliding across a woodland pond while enjoying reliable, well-maintained chilled ice. The facility features public family skate sessions throughout the week, specialized beginner classes, and dedicated toddler skate hours. Friendly park staff provide supportive plastic skate walkers for young beginners, while parents can watch comfortably from heated glass-enclosed viewing rooms or trackside bleachers. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Flat, step-free access from the sprawling adjacent parking lot through the rink entrance gates and into the warm indoor lobby. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated warming clubhouse equipped with concession windows serving warm soft pretzels, cider, and cocoa; accessible family restrooms with baby changing tables. • Age Suitability: Perfect for toddlers through adults; rental skates accommodate children's shoe sizes starting at toddler 8. • Sensory Tips: Natural outdoor winter setting with pine fragrances and gentle ambient park sounds; weekday afternoon public skates are tranquil with low crowd density. ## Similar picks in Pittsburgh - [Schenley Park Ice Skating Rink Family Sessions & Skate Nights](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/schenley-park-ice-skating-rink-family-sessions-and-skate-nights--listing-767faacb17ce02cbbb249603) — Open on its own schedule · Schenley Park Ice Skating Rink · Ages 2–99 · From $7 · checked Nov 5. 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