Lakeside pond opens for skaters
For the first time this winter, all three of the City's skating ponds are open and safe for skaters.
Lakeside Park pond was cleared today and is open for skating. Hockey nets are up and the shelter will be open beginning Wednesday for the following hours:
Weekdays 4 - 9pm and weekends noon ' 4pm.
The E. Swinney Park and Reservoir Park ponds were cleared yesterday, and hockey goals are set up.
Staff from the Parks & Recreation Department checks ice conditions daily at E. Swinney, Reservoir and Lakeside ponds. Snow and freezing rain prevented the ponds from being cleaned earlier for skaters. Snow acts as an insulating blanket and prevents ice from freezing to a thick enough standard.
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 whether 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.