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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Outdoor Skating Rinks in Edina Parks Open Dec. 26
Edina, Minn., Dec. 18, 2020 – Outdoor skating rinks in 14 Edina parks will open Saturday, Dec. 26, weather permitting.
The 12 neighborhood parks with rinks are:
Arden Park, 5230 Minnehaha Blvd.
Cornelia School Park, 7142 Cornelia Drive
Countryside Park, 6240 Tracy Ave. S.
Creek Valley Park, 6301 Gleason Ave.
Highlands Park, 5200 Doncaster Way
Lewis Park, 7300 Cahill Road
Normandale Park, 6501 Warren Ave. S.
Pamela Park, 4303 W. 58th St.
Strachauer Park, 6200 Beard Ave.
Todd Park, 4429 Vandervork Ave. S.
Walnut Ridge Park, 5801 Londonderry Road
Weber Park, 4115 Grimes Ave. S.
Rink hours vary but will generally be noon-9:30 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Saturdays and 1-8 p.m. Sundays. Holidays may affect these hours, so visit EdinaParks.com to check before
you go.
Each skating location has a hockey rink and a pleasure skating rink, plus a warming house. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the State orders from Gov. Tim Walz, shelter buildings will
not be available until further notice. Outside benches will be available for changing skates and skaters should make sure to dress appropriately for the weather.
New this year, there will be a pop-up rink at Yancey Park, 5520 Hansen Road, and Wooddale Park, 4500 W. 50th St. These rinks will encourage nearby residents to skate in their neighborhood
and enjoy time on the ice. Lighting and restrooms will not be available and limited maintenance will be done at these rinks.
“We are excited to offer outdoor skating this year and happy to offer a space for people to skate safely,” said Recreation Supervisor Tiffany Bushland. “We hope families take some time
to enjoy the outdoors and skate!”
Centennial Lakes Park, 7499 France Ave., requires thicker ice over the ponds for safety. Skating there is anticipated to open shortly after the Christmas holiday and will follow State
guidelines. This season will look different due to COVID-19, without skate rentals or concessions, as Hughes Pavilion will remain closed until further notice. Additional outdoor seating
will be added for people to change skates. Please check the Centennial Lakes Park website CentennialLakesPark.com, Facebook page or call 952-833-9586 for updates.
To view and register for special skating events this season, visit Edinamn.Maxgalaxy.net.
In the event of a rink closure due to extreme cold or unstable ice, updates will be
posted at EdinaParks.com. Or you can text the word CLOSURES to 57838 to sign up
for text updates. For updates on Centennial Lakes Park, visit its Facebook page or text
CENTENNIAL to 57838.
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Outdoor Skating Rinks in Edina Parks Open Dec. 26
Edina, Minn., Dec. 18, 2020 – Outdoor skating rinks in 14 Edina parks will open Saturday, Dec. 26, weather permitting.
The 12 neighborhood parks with rinks are:
Arden Park, 5230 Minnehaha Blvd.
Cornelia School Park, 7142 Cornelia Drive
Countryside Park, 6240 Tracy Ave. S.
Creek Valley Park, 6301 Gleason Ave.
Highlands Park, 5200 Doncaster Way
Lewis Park, 7300 Cahill Road
Normandale Park, 6501 Warren Ave. S.
Pamela Park, 4303 W. 58th St.
Strachauer Park, 6200 Beard Ave.
Todd Park, 4429 Vandervork Ave. S.
Walnut Ridge Park, 5801 Londonderry Road
Weber Park, 4115 Grimes Ave. S.
Rink hours vary but will generally be noon-9:30 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Saturdays and 1-8 p.m. Sundays. Holidays may affect these hours, so visit EdinaParks.com to check before
you go.
Each skating location has a hockey rink and a pleasure skating rink, plus a warming house. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the State orders from Gov. Tim Walz, shelter buildings will
not be available until further notice. Outside benches will be available for changing skates and skaters should make sure to dress appropriately for the weather.
New this year, there will be a pop-up rink at Yancey Park, 5520 Hansen Road, and Wooddale Park, 4500 W. 50th St. These rinks will encourage nearby residents to skate in their neighborhood
and enjoy time on the ice. Lighting and restrooms will not be available and limited maintenance will be done at these rinks.
“We are excited to offer outdoor skating this year and happy to offer a space for people to skate safely,” said Recreation Supervisor Tiffany Bushland. “We hope families take some time
to enjoy the outdoors and skate!”
Centennial Lakes Park, 7499 France Ave., requires thicker ice over the ponds for safety. Skating there is anticipated to open shortly after the Christmas holiday and will follow State
guidelines. This season will look different due to COVID-19, without skate rentals or concessions, as Hughes Pavilion will remain closed until further notice. Additional outdoor seating
will be added for people to change skates. Please check the Centennial Lakes Park website CentennialLakesPark.com, Facebook page or call 952-833-9586 for updates.
To view and register for special skating events this season, visit Edinamn.Maxgalaxy.net.
In the event of a rink closure due to extreme cold or unstable ice, updates will be
posted at EdinaParks.com. Or you can text the word CLOSURES to 57838 to sign up
for text updates. For updates on Centennial Lakes Park, visit its Facebook page or text
CENTENNIAL to 57838.
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