Outdoor Rinks

Scheduling Conflicts

In the event of a scheduling conflict, the rink attendant will record the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of both parties (home and work). This information will be forwarded to the Parks/Utilities Supervisor or Lead Person, who will contact the individuals on the first available business day to resolve the scheduling conflict.

A calendar will be posted in the warming houses for scheduling only. In no case can the East Hockey Rink or the Pleasure Rink be reserved to exclude the general public.

Please remember that the rink attendant’s primary job is to ensure everyone's safety on the premises and to enforce the rules and policies.

Closure Rules

Rinks will be closed if:

• Temperatures are unseasonably warm, and the rinks have not been able to be flooded.
• Temperatures are at or below 10 degrees below zero (actual temperature, not wind chill) and are expected to remain that way. Closure may occur due to other inclement weather factors.
• The attendant may close if weather conditions are expected to remain extreme.

Closure Conditions

Freezing temperatures combined with frigid wind chills may warrant a closure. Typically, such closures would occur later in the evening or on a weekday evening, rather than in the mornings when conditions are likely to improve. Additionally, the warming house may be utilized more frequently during Christmas vacation or on weekends.

Temperatures well above freezing. Generally, a closure in this example would occur when water is standing on more than half the rink and temperatures are not expected to drop.

The Parks Supervisor will determine if the rinks are to be closed.

Central Park Regular Hours

Christmas Vacation & Other School Holiday Hours