Residents of ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ are ready to ring in the holiday season with the return of ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ Skates this November.
ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ Skates, presented by Ametek, is a partnership between the city of ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ, the ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ Hotel and Conference Center, Main Street ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ and ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ. This is the second year these partners have helped bring the free rink to the public.
Starting Nov. 19, the rink will be open to the public free of charge. This includes free skate rentals to visitors. It will stay open through Feb. 26, 2023.
Also sponsored by local businesses such as Water Street Tavern, Acorn Alley and Off the Wagon, the rink brings the ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ and ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ State communities together for a festive experience. Skaters can enjoy refreshments from the Zamboni Cafe snack bar and visits from local food trucks. Guests may also explore other restaurants and retailers in downtown ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ just steps away.
βThe Destination ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ Convention & Visitors Bureau is excited to sponsor and welcome the return of ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ Skates to our downtown this winter season,β said Michelle Hartman, vice president of the Destination ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ CVB Board and the interim executive director of the ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ Area Chamber of Commerce. "The vision, leadership, and shared commitment between ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ State and the city of ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ to make this happen is a true testament of celebrating community spirit. The ice rink was enjoyed by more than 15,000 people last year, and we anticipate this number going way up this year, which is quite impactful for our local community.β
The rink is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. for public skating. However, if you are looking for a more private experience, groups are allowed to reserve time slots from MondayβTuesday for $25/hour.
This seasonal attraction is located in the heart of downtown ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ, situated on a section of East Erie Street between State Route 59 (Haymaker Parkway) and South Depeyster Street, between the PARTA parking deck and the ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ Hotel and Conference Center. To account for set-up and takedown of the rink, this section of East Erie will be closed from Oct. 15 through March 15, 2023.
To learn more about ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ Skates, schedule a group reservation or to find more information about the activities taking place this holiday season, visit www.kent.edu/kentskates.