Come join ºìÐÓÊÓƵ President Todd Diacon, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Mayor Jerry Fiala and the Marching Golden Flashes as they celebrate the opening of the new public rink, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Skates, on Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m. with music, free giveaways and, of course, ice skating.
Diacon and Fiala will be accompanied by Flash and the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State cheerleaders to mark this exciting partnership between the city of ºìÐÓÊÓƵ, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Hotel and Conference Center, the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Area Chamber of Commerce, Main Street ºìÐÓÊÓƵ and ºìÐÓÊÓƵ State. Michelle Hartman, interim executive director of the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Area Chamber of Commerce, will serve as host for the celebration.
‘Tis the season for ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Skates to remain open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Feb. 28. Use of the rink is free, including free skate rental. 
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Skates is a seasonal rink located on a section of East Erie Street in downtown ºìÐÓÊÓƵ between St. Rt. 59 (Haymaker Parkway) and South Depeyster Street, which is between the Portage Area Regional Transportation Authority (PARTA) parking deck and the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Hotel and Conference Center. This section of East Erie Street is closed from Oct. 15 until March 15 to allow for setup and takedown of the rink.
The support of many great community partners made ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Skates a reality, including presenting partner AMETEK. A venue such as this helps build up the community and serves the purpose of reaching multiple groups from the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ community.
The rink will add to the options that downtown has to offer, and it will connect students to community members in a fun, inclusive environment. The location features food and beverages at a snack bar, the Zamboni Café, and visits from food trucks. Plus, the restaurants and shops of downtown ºìÐÓÊÓƵ are just steps away.
To learn more about ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Skates and all the activities happening this holiday season or to schedule your private group activity, please visit the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Skates website for more details.