Delaware County Council, Flight Entertainment, Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack, and local elected officials will participate in a ribbon cutting to officially open Delco’s new pop-up outdoor ice skating rink on Tuesday, November 29 at 7:30 p.m. Officials will give a brief overview of the new rink and then hold a ribbon cutting. Following the ribbon cutting, invited guests will skate out onto the new rink.
The ice rink, located along the Chester waterfront will offer a season of festive family fun beginning on December 1, 2022 and running through February 26, 2023.
The Delco River Rink features include:
- Full-size (60’x100’) recreational outdoor skating rink under the porte-cochere pavilion roof
- Heated indoor Ice Garden Bar & Event Space available for corporate and private rentals
- Affordable skate rentals
- Free on-site parking
- Festive music, lighting, video and decor
- Delicious food and beverage offerings
- Next level entertainment and a robust calendar of family friendly themed events
- Special community days
And YES, there will be Chester nights once a month at the rink. More details to come.
Chester Matters Blog 
By the description it sounds like a positive thing for Chester I’ve been wondering why the riverfront hasn’t had this attraction before.
We keep waiting for the river to freeze
Hello Stephen,Chester getting a Ice Skating Rink. That’s fantastic. That’s great. That’s something different for Chester. I grew up in Chester and remember when Chester had a Roller Skating Rink. I think I remember we [the blacks] could only go on Sat’s. Don’t you think a roller skating rink would be used more, by us, than a ice skating rink? Just wanted to ask you that question. Thank you very much. Juanita Ballitzme1@verizon.net
An indoor roller skating rink would be a huge attraction in Chester. The outdoor ice skating rink is a temporary novelty for the winter months located in Chester for the enjoyment of Delaware County residents (which includes Chester City). There’s an outdoor roller skating rink in Chester Park that doesn’t get too much action mainly because most of us don’t own roller skates. This past summer there were several events on that rink where skates were made available. They weren’t overwhelmed with participants. Hope that sort of answers your question.
Thanks as always for keeping the community informed. Do you have a contact
Contact Brittinai Hales – i assume you have her contact info