Ice rink guide
Pegula Ice Arena

Plan your visit
The essentials before you leave
- Public-skate price
- From $6
- How to book
- Check official calendar
- Rentals
- Available
- Schedule pattern
- Sessions can change
Confirm the current total before paying.
Open the official listing for session requirements.
Check availability and cost.
Confirm the selected date before you make the drive.
Choose your ice
Public skate and practice ice
Public skate is for casual skating and beginner practice. Freestyle is structured practice ice for figure skaters working on elements.
Public skate
Public-skate times change. Open the official schedule and confirm the session before visiting Pegula Ice Arena.
Freestyle and practice ice
Pegula Ice Arena at Penn State University is a state-of-the-art facility home to the Nittany Lions hockey program. Public skating and figure skating programs available when not in use for university events.
View freestyle scheduleAbout
Centre County Arena is the hub of ice skating in State College, Pennsylvania, located at 131 West Nittany Avenue adjacent to the Penn State University campus. This single-sheet facility serves State College, Centre County, and the Pennsylvania college town community with year-round ice skating access. The rink's proximity to Penn State University makes it integral to the campus community, serving Penn State students, faculty, families, and surrounding residents. Centre County Arena accommodates figure skaters pursuing coaching and competitive training, recreational skaters enjoying public sessions, youth and adult hockey players, and beginners enrolling in learn-to-skate programs. The facility has become a cultural anchor for college-town ice skating, supporting Penn State's figure skating club and serving as an essential recreational resource for a community that values winter sports culture.
Centre County Arena serves Penn State students seeking recreational activities and athletic training, families with children learning to skate, competitive figure skaters using the Penn State club affiliation, recreational hockey players enjoying league play, and college-town residents supporting vibrant winter sports culture. The college-town location creates a unique skating environment combining serious athletic training with casual recreational use. Penn State's figure skating club uses the facility for dedicated practice and competitive preparation, attracting elite college-level skaters. Youth hockey leagues develop young players while adult recreational hockey creates community engagement among college-town residents. Public skating accommodates families, students, and visitors seeking casual ice time during their college town visits.
What distinguishes Centre County Arena is its unique college-town location, Penn State University integration, and role as a cultural institution supporting ice sports in the State College community. The Nittany Avenue location near Penn State campus makes it convenient for students, faculty, and campus visitors. The Penn State figure skating club brings competitive excellence to the facility, while recreational programming serves the broader college-town population. The rink contributes to State College's winter sports culture and provides essential recreational infrastructure for the region. Contact Centre County Arena directly for public skating schedules, learn-to-skate program registration, Penn State club information, hockey league details, and figure skating coaching opportunities.
What to know before you go
- • Adjacent to Penn State University campus: primary ice facility for Penn State students, faculty, and college community
- • Year-round operation provides consistent ice skating access for State College residents and Penn State community
- • Public skating sessions available throughout the week; contact the facility for current schedules and times
- • Learn-to-skate programs available for children and beginners with certified instruction and progressive skill building
- • Penn State figure skating club operates at the facility: elite college-level competitive skating
- • Youth and adult hockey leagues serve the State College and Centre County communities
- • College-town location creates vibrant skating culture combining recreational and competitive ice sports
Offerings
Freestyle Sessions
This facility offers dedicated freestyle ice time for figure skaters. Check gopsusports.com or call 814-865-5100 for current public skating and freestyle availability.
Who it's for
- • Figure skaters working on jumps, spins, and footwork
- • Competitive and recreational skaters wanting dedicated practice ice
- • Pre-preliminary through senior-level USFS members
Etiquette & Tips
- • Yield to skaters attempting jumps or spins
- • Announce yourself before entering another skater's pattern
- • Coaches must check in at the front desk
- • No hockey stops on freestyle ice
Rentals
- Note: Skate rentals available during public skating sessions.
Sharpening
Frequently Asked Questions
Facility Details
- TypeIndoor
- Seasonyear-round
- Sheets2
Last verified: 5/23/2026