FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): Headwaters Park Ice Rink is set to open for its 14th season this weekend.
It’ll open at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19.
Geoff Paddock, the Executive Director of the Headwaters Park Alliance, says opening the season the Saturday before Thanksgiving has become an annual tradition.
“Each year we have about 20,000 to 25,000 skaters and about as many spectators over our three month season,” he said. “Last year’s skaters totaled just over 25,000, which was near our record, and there has been a cumulative total of nearly 285,000 since the rink opened in November 2003.”
Prices are still $3 for children 13 and under and $5 for children 14 and over and adults. There is a $2 charge to rent skates, or skaters can bring their own. Every Wednesday, between December 7 and March 1, will be a free skate day for children 13 and under and as always, indoor concessions will be available.
Keep in mind, hours of operation are as follows: 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; noon to 10 p.m. on Friday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday; and noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday. There will also be extended holiday hours. The rink is closed on Christmas Day.
Free parking is available in the Headwaters Park lot, with access from Clinton and Barr Streets. Season skating passes and single skating passes are also available by calling Paddock at 425-5745. The direct line to the rink is 422-7625, beginning Nov. 19.
