Each Friday, the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department features something new for residents and visitors to learn more about. Our Feature Friday comes to you with GREAT news this week, the ice rink at Jennerjohn Park is open!
With Mother Nature’s cooperation, our staff constructs the ice rink at Jennerjohn Park each year. This ice rink typically takes longer to open because it doesn’t have any kind of concrete or solid base or cover to block it from the sun. Several thin layers of water are poured into a depression in the grass. Time is allowed between each layer for the previous one to freeze. This process can take several weeks, sometimes even longer if the weather is not in our favor!
The ice rink is located on the north end of the park, next to the sledding hill, and is open for use during regular park hours. New lights were installed last year that light the rink from dusk until 10pm when the park closes. It measures approximately 167 feet long, and 113 feet wide. Throughout the frozen months, our staff continues to resurface the rink the same way a Zamboni would.
Which of our Greenville ice rinks is your favorite?
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