The Earl E. Schaffer Bethlehem Municipal Ice Rink , the Lehigh Valley's only outdoor Olympic sized rink, is located at 345 Illick's Mill Road and is open from mid October through mid March, weather permitting. We offer private rink rental beginning in October and skating lessons, stick time, and public skate sessions start in November. Season passes are also available and include admission to public and and adaptive skate sessions ONLY. Stick time sessions are NOT included.
***The rink is now closed for the season***
Public Skate Sessions
Hours:
Sunday: 1-3pm
Monday: 1-3pm
Tuesday: 3-5pm
Wednesday: 1-3pm
Thursday: 3-5pm
Friday: 7-9pm
Saturday: 1-3pm; 7-9pm
Click here to view our in season rink calendar which includes all public skate sessions, including our holiday sessions as well as special events* at the rink.
Fees:
Youth (17 and under)/Seniors (62 and older)- $8.00
Adults (18-61)- $9.00
Skate Rental- $4.00 (tax included)
Click here to purchase daily passes and skate rental online.
Adaptive Skate
We welcome all who have adaptive needs to come skate in a safe and low sensory environment.
Day/Time: Contact us to find out available times which are by appointment only.
Fees:
Youth (17 and under)/Seniors (62 and older)- $8.00
Adults (18-61)- $9.00
Skate Rental- $4.00 (tax included)
Season Passes
Season passes are currently on sale and can be purchased online, over the phone by contacting the recreation office, or in person at the recreation office Monday through Friday from 8am-4pm. Season passes include unlimited admission to all public and adaptive skate sessions.
Pricing is as follows:
Youth (Ages 3-17): Resident^- $70 / Non-Resident- $100
Adult (Ages 18-61): Resident^- $80 / Non-Resident- $110
Senior (Ages 62 and over): Resident^- $70 / Non-Resident- $100
^Proof of residency is required (driver's license, City bill, etc.). Click here to verify your residency status.
Click here to purchase a season pass online.
Stick Time
Practice shooting, skating with a stick and puck, practice hockey drills, etc. on our Olympic sized rink. Equipment is recommended and no contact is allowed.
Day/Time- Tuesday, 6-7pm
All ages-$12 per skater (NOT included with season pass)
Click here to purchase stick time one day passes online.
Rink Rental
The rink is available to rent for both hockey and recreational skate sessions. The cost is $340 per hour. If you are interested in renting the rink, please contact us for more information.
Skating Lessons
Group skating lessons for ages 3 to 17 are offered at the rink for all ability levels. Our Bethlehem Skating School instructors provide a fun and safe environment while teaching the lifelong skill of skating. Click here to register for lessons.
Ice Rink Parties
Put your party on the ice. Rent our party room during one of our Saturday or Sunday afternoon public skate sessions. Click here for more information.
Skate Sharpening
Cost- $6.00 (tax included)
Note: Walk in skate sharpening is available during public skate and stick time sessions ONLY (See hours above). Contact the recreation office to make an appointment outside of the public skate hours above.
Ice Rink Advertising
The rink has over 1000 participants weekly, including youth and adult leagues, and public skate sessions. Annually, we have approximately 30,000 skaters and spectators walk through the doors of our facility. In addition, we host two large community events in the off season that bring thousands more into the facility. With these facts in mind, advertising with us produces a great opportunity to give your company more exposure to the local community at a cost effective price to help provide a better return on your investment. This all adds up to thousands of people attending practices, games, clinics and special events month after month, giving your ad & business constant and repetitive exposure throughout the season. The Earl E. Schaffer Bethlehem Municipal Ice Rink appreciates your interest in the community in considering this unique and cost effective advertising opportunity. We look forward to working with you and supporting your business as one of our advertisers. Contact us if you are interested in displaying your ad at the rink.
FOR A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF ALL OF OUR PROGRAMMING, CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR MYREC PROGRAMMING WEBSITE
Rink Rules and Expectations
Click here for posted rink rules and expectations.
Click here for USA Hockey rules and requirements.
Note: All sessions dates and times are subject to change based on staffing and weather conditions.