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Valentine's Day Events Planned at South Park

By Submitted Report
The Tube City Almanac
February 13, 2015
Posted in: Announcements

The North Park and South Park ice rinks will host Valentine’s Day celebrations on Saturday (Feb. 14).

Session times at both rinks are 11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; 4:30 to 7 p.m.; and 7:30-10 p.m. Valentine’s Day specials include:

  • Buy one full-price admission, get second admission of equal or lesser value for free (see rates below).
  • Free Valentine tri-color leis for all skaters, while supplies last.
  • Free commemorative photo booth for all skaters from 1 to 9 p.m.

In addition, skaters ages 18 and older may register to win a couple’s gift basket at each rink, which includes:

  • Overnight stay for two with breakfast at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown;
  • Gift certificate from The Capital Grille (North Park ice rink) or Monterey Bay Fish Grotto (South Park ice rink);
  • Two tickets to Cinemark North Hills & XD at McCandless Crossing (North Park ice rink) or Carmike 10 Cinemas at South Hills Village (South Park ice rink);
  • Two tickets to the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium;
  • Two tickets to the Boyce Park Snowtubing Area; and
  • Two tours of the Hartwood Acres Mansion.

Admission rates to the North Park and South Park ice rinks for Allegheny County residents are $3 per session for ages 0-17; $5 per session for ages 18-59; and $3 per session for ages 60 & older.

Non-residents rates are $4 per session for ages 0-17; $6 per session for ages 18-59; and $4 per session for ages 60 & older. Admission fee does not include equipment rental. For rental charge information, visit the ice skating website at www.alleghenycounty.us/parks/fees/skate.aspx.

Originally published February 13, 2015.

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