City parks ponds unsafe for skating
Cold weather athletes will be disappointed to hear that outdoor pond ice skating is not an option in the near future. The recent cold snap created thin ice covering much of these ponds and conditions are not safe.
The Parks and Recreation Department monitors ice conditions on its three skating ponds at Lakeside, E. Swinney and Reservoir Parks. Employees monitor ice on a daily basis, and maintain the red light/ red flag warning when ponds are unsafe to skate on.
The best ice is created when we experience a series of low-temperature days (below 20 degrees or colder) without snow or rain to insulate the ice.
More reliable ice is available at Headwaters Park and McMillen Ice Arena during public skating hours. These public skating times are subject to change due to special events, rentals and holidays.
For up-to-date information regarding ice skating and pond ice conditions, please note the red lights/ flags that are posted at each outdoor ice skating pond. For additional information, call the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department at 260-427-6000 or visit www.fortwayneparks.org.
Stay safe this winter by following the rules and guidelines of the City and the Parks and Recreation Department.