Tarken Ice Rink & Rec. Center

10/21/2026

⛸️ Introducing our First Glide Club! ⛸️

Looking for an opportunity to get some extra ice time, practice your skating skills, and build confidence on the ice?

Our First Glide Club is a welcoming space for beginner skaters ages 16 and up to practice, share tips, help one another, and improve together!

⛸️ Skate, learn, and improve together!

📅 Saturdays beginning November 7

⏰ 11:00–11:30 AM

💲 $5 per session (skate rentals included!)

📍 Tarken Ice Rink

Please note: This is an open practice session, not a structured skating lesson. Outside private lessons are strictly prohibited. Anyone conducting unauthorized private lessons will be asked to leave.

We hope to see you on the ice!

10/19/2026

🤸‍♀️ Tumbling Classes at Tarken Playground!

We apologize for the delay in getting our tumbling program started and for the changes to our original schedule. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Our tumbling program will now take place on Mondays, November 9 – January 25!

Ages 3–5: 5:00–5:45 PM

Ages 5+ (Beginners): 5:45–6:45 PM

Cost: $100 for the session

Tarken Playground & Ice Rink
6250 Frontenac Street

To register or for more information please e-mail:
[email protected]

10/15/2026

Join the Tarken Coalition for Concerned Neighbors on Wednesday, October 21, at 6:30 PM at Tarken!

This month’s community meeting will recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month and include discussions on community safety, quality of life, and crime prevention.

Guest speakers include Fox Chase Cancer Center and Gill Matthews from the Mayor’s Community Action Center.

10/14/2026

🏒 Hockey is back at Tarken Ice Rink!

Registration is now open for our 2026–2027 youth hockey season!

🥅 Ages 9–13
🏒 10-game season plus playoffs
📅 Player evaluations begin November 18
💲 $200 per player

See flyer for full schedule and details!

📧 [email protected]

10/13/2026

⛸️ Tarken Ice Rink – Learn to Skate Update! ❄️

All Learn to Skate/Skating Lesson emails have been responded to as of today, October 13, 2026, at 4:30 PM.

We still have a few spots available!

If you’re interested in reserving a spot, please email [email protected] with the following information:

• Skater’s name
• Age
• Date of birth
• Skill level (Beginner, Some Experience, or Experienced)

Please note: Once you receive your confirmation email, you will have one week to come to Tarken Ice Rink to complete registration and payment. If registration and payment are not completed within that time, your spot will be offered to someone on the waiting list.

Thank you for your interest! We look forward to seeing everyone on the ice! ⛸️

10/09/2026

We’re excited to welcome everyone back to the ice! Whether you’re learning to skate, joining our hockey program, or coming out for a fun night with family and friends, there’s something for everyone at Tarken Ice Rink!

Ready to register?

Call, email, or stop by the ice rink office to sign up!

6250 Frontenac Street
Philadelphia, PA 19111
215-685-1226
[email protected]

09/29/2026

⚽ Our soccer program is off to a strong start!

There’s still time to join us! Come out Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00–7:00 PM on the Tarken fields for some soccer, skill-building, and fun with Coach Eric!

⚽ New players are still welcome!

09/26/2026

A big thank you to the Tarken Coalition for another wonderful Community Day at Tarken last weekend!

It was a great day filled with valuable community resources, connections, and collaboration. So many people came together, contributed, and helped make the event a success.

We’re grateful to the Tarken Coalition, all of the participating organizations, volunteers, and everyone who came out to support the event!

09/22/2026

⚽ Due to the weather and current field conditions, the start of our new soccer program has been pushed back to Thursday, September 24.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. We’re looking forward to getting started on Thursday! ⚽

09/17/2026