Valpo Parks is happy to announce that the Central Park Plaza Ice Rink will open to the public for the Winter season every November. Over the next two weeks the park staff will transform the 12,000-square-foot William E. Urschel Pavilion into the center of cold weather fun in downtown Valparaiso.
“Last year was our inaugural season of ice skating at pavilion, we served over 50,000 skaters of all ages,” said Valpo Parks Director John Seibert. “We look forward to having even more families and individuals skating with us this year.” In addition to open skate, the rink will once again offer ice skating and learn to play hockey lessons, open hockey time, and rink rental for private events, fundraisers and birthday parties.
“We know the weather has been nice,” said Central Park Plaza Facility Manager Dan McGuire, “But we want to remind people that it is not too soon to think ice and register for skate lessons and book their parties.” Nine miles of refrigerated piping under the ice surface and a roof-covered rink assures Valpo skaters of a full season of skating from November 21, 2020 through March 5, 2021.
The Park is home to many Festivals, Concerts, Events, Tastings, Beer Festivals and more.
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