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Where To Skate, Ski And Sled In And Around Wilkes-Barre

Feeling inspired by the Winter Games? Here are a few ways to get out, stay active and make the most of the season!

Ready for some winter adventure? From indoor skating to easy day trips for skiing, sledding and tubing, here’s where to find winter fun around Wilkes-Barre.
Ready for some winter adventure? From indoor skating to easy day trips for skiing, sledding and tubing, here’s where to find winter fun around Wilkes-Barre. (Shutterstock)

Feeling inspired by the excitement of the Winter Games? You don’t have to travel far to get in on the seasonal spirit. Around Wilkes-Barre, you’ll find places where families can lace up skates, enjoy indoor winter fun, or plan easy day trips to nearby skiing, tubing or sledding spots. Whether you’re looking to stay close to home or head out for a weekend adventure, these ideas can help you make the most of the season. Just be sure to double-check hours, weather conditions and reservation details before heading out.


⛸️ Ice Skating & Indoor Winter Fun

Revolution Ice Centre

Address: 12 Old Boston Rd, Pittston, PA 18640

Phone: (570) 883-1100

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Details: Revolution Ice Centre offers public skating sessions, lessons, and hockey programs at a full indoor rink. It’s about a 15–20 minute drive from Wilkes-Barre and is one of the most convenient year-round skating options in the area.


Toyota SportsPlex

Address: 38 Coal St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

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Phone: (570) 208-9471

Details: Toyota SportsPlex features indoor ice skating with public skate sessions, youth hockey, and skating programs. Located right in Wilkes-Barre, it’s a go-to spot for local ice time during the winter.


🎿 Skiing, Snowboarding & Tubing — Day Trips

Montage Mountain Resorts

Address: 1000 Montage Mountain Rd, Scranton, PA 18507

Phone: (570) 969-7669

Details: Montage Mountain offers skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing with a mix of beginner and intermediate terrain. It’s about a 25–30 minute drive from Wilkes-Barre and is the closest downhill winter sports destination.


Camelback Mountain Resort

Address: 301 Resort Dr, Tannersville, PA 18372

Phone: (570) 629-1661

Details: Camelback features skiing, snowboarding, and one of the largest snow tubing parks in the region. It’s roughly a 1 hour and 15 minute drive from Wilkes-Barre and makes a popular winter day trip to the Poconos.


☃️ Outdoor Play & Sledding Spots

When snow covers the ground in Wilkes-Barre, local parks and hills become natural places for sledding and winter play. Outdoor spaces throughout the area stay active during snowy stretches.

Wilkes-Barre spots to consider:

  • Kirby Park has open grassy hills near the river that can work well for sledding when snow conditions allow. Its central location makes it a convenient in-town choice for winter fun. (Source: Discover NEPA)

Further outdoors:

  • Nay Aug Park — Wooded slopes and open areas here can provide longer sled runs when snow sticks. It’s about a 25-minute drive from Wilkes-Barre and offers a scenic setting for a winter outing without heading to a ski resort.

Bundle up, stay safe and have fun wherever winter takes you!

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