Sioux Falls, SD (KELO AM) - Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation announces that the six outdoor ice rinks and two hockey rinks will open for the season at 1 p.m. today, weather permitting.
Rinks will be open daily 1 to 9 p.m. until January 4, 2015. Hours of operation, beginning January 5, 2015, will be Monday through Thursday 4 to 8 p.m.; Fridays 4 to 9 p.m.; Saturdays 1 to 9 p.m.; and Sundays 1 to 8 p.m. Ice skates are available for rent at all rinks.
Skate rental prices are as follows: youth ages 15 and under—$1; adults ages 16 to 54—$3; and seniors ages 55 and better—$2. Children 6 years old and younger must be accompanied by someone 16 years old or older.
Each ice rink has a warming house, concessions, and skate rentals available. Ice rinks will be open for operation at the following locations:
Campus Park
26th Street and Summit Avenue
Frank Olson Park
16th Street and Grandview Avenue
McKennan Park
21st Street and Third Avenue
Memorial Park
26th Street and Sertoma Avenue
Sherman Park
15th Street and Kiwanis Avenue
Tuthill Park
South Cliff Avenue, southeast of I-229
For more information, contact the Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation Office at 605-367-8222 or go to www.siouxfalls.org/parks.
Great Bear
Great Bear Recreation Park announces that the Kirby Family Tubing Park will open for the season at 11 a.m. tomorrow,Wednesday, December 31, 2014.
Purchase gift cards and season passes online at www.greatbearpark.com or at Great Bear. Great Bear Recreation Park gift cards can be used for anything at Great Bear, including rentals, passes, food, and more!
Great Bear Recreation Park is located at 5901 East Rice Street, three miles east of I-229. For more information and current conditions, please visitwww.greatbearpark.com or call 605‑367‑4309.