# RMU Island Sports Center Public Skating & Learn to Skate > Place to go for families in the Pittsburgh area (PA). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open on its own schedule - Where: Robert Morris University Island Sports Center, 7600 Grand Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15225 - Ages: All ages (Skate rentals start at toddler size 7) - Price: $11 admission, $3.50 skate rental; children age 5 and under $8 - Organizer: Robert Morris University Athletics - Official page: https://www.rmu.edu/athletics - 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 12, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-11), 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/rmu-island-sports-center-public-skating-and-learn-to-skate--listing-665c98b90c4e72bb4ab973aa ## About Situated on Neville Island along the Ohio River just minutes from downtown Pittsburgh, the Robert Morris University Island Sports Center is a world-class 32-acre sports complex featuring two full-sized indoor ice arenas: the Clearview Arena and the Olympic Arena. The center hosts frequent public skating sessions for families, comprehensive Learn-to-Skate USA programs, figure skating academies, and introductory youth hockey clinics. Parents with small children can take advantage of lightweight walker training aids that glide smoothly across the ice. The complex also features Hat Trick Snack Bar, an indoor miniature golf course, a full-service pro shop, and comfortable heated spectator seating. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Fully accessible facility with wide ground-level entry, automated doors, and smooth rubber flooring throughout the concourses. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated upper viewing mezzanine overlooking the Olympic rink, quiet lounge corners, and clean family restrooms with baby changing facilities. • Age Suitability: Great for ages 2 to adult; rental skates starting at toddler size 7 with protective helmets available. • Sensory Tips: Clean indoor lighting and modern sound system playing upbeat, family-appropriate music; weekday midday sessions provide a gentle, low-noise environment. ## Similar picks in Pittsburgh - [Public Skating at RMU Island Sports Center](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/public-skating-at-rmu-island-sports-center--listing-b0245d12c4259886b41cb76e) — Week of Oct 12-18, 2026: Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 12:00-2:00 PM, Sat 1:30-3:30 PM, Wed evening… · RMU Island Sports Center · All ages · From $5 · checked Oct 14. 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