Redmond sets Nov. 21 ice rink opening
The city of Redmond said Wednesday its downtown ice skating rink will open on Friday, November 21 at 5 p.m., weather permitting.
The city said it “is targeting to open the rink the weekend before Thanksgiving so that families have an affordable, fun activity to enjoy during the Thanksgiving Holiday week. “
The approximately 4,000-square-foot rink at 446 SW Seventh Street will be open to the public seven days a week until the end of March — again, weather permitting.
There will be free skate hours from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday and 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday – Sunday . You must have your own skates and the rink will not be staffed during these times.
The rink will be open with skate rentals available from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday – Thursday , 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. on Sunday . The entrance fee will be $1, with rental skates available for another $3.
A family rate of $12 is available for persons residing in the same household, up to six people. A reduced rate will be available (75% reduction) for qualifying families through the Redmond Area Park and Recreation District’s scholarship program.
The rink will maintain normal operating hours during the holiday weekends.
The city of Redmond and the Redmond Area Parks and Recreation District partner to operate and maintain the portable ice skating rink and provide an economical and fun activity for families to enjoy during the winter season.
“We are excited to welcome winter and the holiday season with the opening of the ice skating rink. The city and the parks district enjoy bringing the opportunity of ice skating to the community,” commented Annie McVay, Parks Division manager.
