Break Out Your Skates, Rothman Orthopaedics Roller Rink Opens in Dilworth Park this Friday
Forget that silly ground hog, the real way to determine when the good weather is here is when the roller rink opens in Dilworth Park. So get ready to break out your skates because the Rothman Orthopaedics Roller Rink returns to Dilworth Park this Friday, April 19. To celebrate, Center City District (CCD) will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. before opening to the public at 12:15 p.m.
Representatives from CCD and Rothman Orthopaedics will provide remarks, following a roller dance performance from local skate troupe Great on Skates and a roller derby demonstration from Philly Roller Derby. After the ribbon is cut, a shower of rainbow streamers will mark the official start of the skating season.
The colorful, retro-inspired rink will feature a vibrant checkboard floor and an overhead art installation of multicolored fabric, which was created by Philadelphia-based Lucky Dog Studio.
Admission will be $8 for children 10 and younger and $10 for adults. Skate rental is $6. The rink will be open daily through June 30 on Sundays through Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. and on Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. On Mondays and Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Matinee Skate will offer $5 off admission to guests of all ages. Advance tickets can be purchased online at rothmanrink.ticketsocket.com.
Weekly Programming at Dilworth Park
Daily, April 19 through June 30: Rothman Orthopaedics Roller Rink
- Roller skating returns to bring old-school cool to visitors of all ages at Dilworth Park! The roller rink features a retro checkerboard floor and a one-of-a-kind overhead art installation. Special events will be happening all season long. Advance tickets are available at rothmanrink.ticketsocket.com.
Weekly Programming in the Office District
Wednesday, April 17: Center City Sunrise, Three Logan Square | 8 a.m.-9 a.m.
- This spring, CCD is celebrating Center City office employees with coffee giveaways and entertainment as they make their way into the office. Live music will be featured at all locations. These performances are supported with funds from the Music Performance Trust Fund, American Federation of Musicians, and Local 77.
