North and South Parks Open Skating Rinks Thursday

The Allegheny County Parks Department today announced that the North Park and South Park ice rinks will open for the season at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 6, weather and conditions permitting. The 2014-15 ice skating season will run through mid-March.

The county has made significant improvements to the North Park Ice Rink, including: replacing the interior flooring; cleaning and painting interior walls and ceiling; repairing and painting the dasher boards; painting the rear exterior of the building; painting the observation deck; and replacing concrete on the front exterior sidewalk and entry apron.

Improvements to the South Park Ice Rink include: installing a new roof on the front overhang; painting the front and rear exterior of the building; and installing a new computer system that operates the rink’s circulating pumps.

Ice skating admission rates and rental fees for the 2014-15 season are $5 for Allegheny residents, and $6 for nonresidents. The county will also host free and paid skating lessons throughout the season. Check the Winter Fun website for more information.