Location Laura Sims Skate House
The Laura Sims Skate House at Cobbs Creek Park is located in West Philadelphia and serves students in the surrounding community.
The ice rink was converted from a seasonal venue to a year-round facility in 2011. When the Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation partnered with Pennsylvania and the City of Philadelphia to fully renovate and close the ice rink.
Laura Sims Skatehouse hosts the Snider Hockey After School Excellence program from September to June and Snider Hockey Summer Camp during select weeks in July and August.
Contact Address
63rd and Walnut Streets – 200 S.
Philadelphia, PA 19139
Mailing Address
- Laura Sims Skate House
- P.O. Box 9342
- Philadelphia, PA 19139
Contact Direct Phone
T 215-685-1995
F 215-685-1996
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Driving Directions Laura Sims Skate House

Laura Sims Skate House is located on the west side of 63rd Street at Walnut Streets.
There is a free parking lot on the north side of the building at the “end” of Walnut.
(The lot is probably best accessed from Walnut or from the southbound lane of 63rd as northbound 63rd has no left turn arrow at this intersection.)
Directions Via Public Transit (SEPTA)
Take the Market-Frankford Line or Bus Route 30 to 63rd & Market, walk south 4 short blocks.
On next trip Take Bus Route 21 or 31 to Walnut Street and 63rd Street.
Take Bus Route 42 to Spruce Street and Cobbs Creek. Walk north 2 long blocks.
For more information, visit the SEPTA website.