For a brief but delightful few days around Christmas, the Webster Recreation Center’s beautiful community ice rink was open for skating. Thanks to some warmer days more recently, however, that didn’t last very long. But given the blast of arctic air hitting us this weekend, that may change and, according to Parks Director Glenn Morrell, the rink might be open again on Monday.
The rink, located at the Webster Recreation Center at 1350 Chiyoda Dr. (just north of the village off of Phillips Rd.), is big — 52 ft. by 104 ft. — offering plenty of room for skaters of all abilities. Plus, it’s totally FREE for anyone to use. You don’t even have to be a member of the Rec Center. There’s even a warming shed where you can sit to put on your skates. You’ll want to bring your own skates, though, because rentals are not available.
The rink can be used at any time of day, and it’s even lit at night. And did I mention it’s FREE?
If you’re ever wondering if the rink is open, there are a few easy ways to find out. You can visit the Webster Recreation Center’s Facebook page, where the rink’s status will be posted, or (even easier) you can call the ice rink hotline at 585-872-7103 (option 3). There’s always a sign posted on the rink as well saying whether it’s open or closed.
Please stay off the ice when the CLOSED sign is up. Morrell warns that if the ice is too thin, the liner could be damaged and allow water under the ice to drain. If this happens, the rink has to be refilled and allowed to re-freeze. The ice needs to be three inches thick for safety reasons, and given how the weather is looking, we might have that by Monday.
But call ahead, because it would be disappointing to get there and find it’s closed.
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(posted 1/3/2025)
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