MAYOR HARP, CITY OFFICIALS: RALPH WALKER ICE SKATING RINK SET TO REOPEN LATER THIS MONTH
New Haven – Mayor Toni N. Harp, Department of Parks, Recreation, and Trees Director Rebecca Bombero, and City Engineer Giovanni Zinn announced today the planned reopening of the Ralph Walker Rink, set for Saturday, February 16.
Phase I of a thorough renovation of the facility will be complete by that time. Today, as city officials prepare to begin laying ice once again, they announced the rink will re-open in time for February break.
Grand Re-Opening Celebration
Saturday, February 16, 2019
1:30 p.m. – Reopening Ceremony with Mayor
2:00 p.m. – Police vs Fire Hockey Scrimmage
Open Skate times to follow:
~ 4:00 p.m. (starting after scrimmage ends)
6:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
Phase I renovations include:
Expanded Roof & Ice Length – now regulations size
New Views of East Rock Park
New Dasher Boards
New & More Efficient Compressor System
Updated plumbing to service existing bathrooms
The newly renovated rink will stay open through mid-March, when Phase II renovations will begin. Phase II renovations are scheduled to include locker rooms (one to serve as the home of the new Division III Albertus Hockey team) and a new concessions building with a separate party room.
Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/ralphwalkericerink/
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