City operated outdoor rinks are opening to the public, states a release issued today by the City of Sault Ste. Marie.
These include rinks located at Anna McCrea, Merrifield and Esposito Park, as well as the Art Jennings Speed Skating Oval and the Clergue Park Skating Trail.
COVID-19 health and safety protocols will be in place at all locations.
Full text of the release follows:
The City of Sault Ste. Marie operated outdoor boarded skating rinks and ice pads – Anna McCrea, Merrifield and Esposito rinks, Art Jennings Speed Skating Oval and the Clergue Park Skating Trail are open for the season. The outdoor ice surfaces will remain open weather permitting.
Current COVID-19 guidelines apply to all outdoor rink locations.
• Plan your visit accordingly. Conduct a self-assessment for COVID-19 symptoms before attending an outdoor ice surface/rink or skating trail.
• At the outdoor ice surface/ rink or trail, follow signage and markers posted at rink locations. Maintain a two metre (six feet) distance from those you do not live with and wear a mask or a face covering at all times even outdoors.
• In order to comply with provincial orders, hockey games, scrimmages, shinny and pick up hockey are prohibited. Hockey sticks, pucks and nets should not be on the ice at any time. Designated hockey rinks (Anna McCrea, Merrifield and Esposito rinks) will be used for skating only.
• Benches will be located outdoors to put skates on and off. Rinks with indoor change areas will be limited and users must wear facemasks, adhere to social distancing protocols and sign in for tracing purposes.
• Security Staff will supervise and control usage of the outdoor skating rink locations and trail during operating hours.
Regular scheduling and capacity for the ice rinks are as follows:
|
Rink |
Location |
Hours of Operation |
Capacity |
|
Esposito Rink |
36 Queen St. W. |
Weekdays 3 to 10 p.m. Weekend 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
25 |
|
Merrifield Rink |
331 Patrick St. |
Weekdays 3 to 10 p.m. Weekend 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
25 |
|
Anna McCrea Rink |
250 Mark St. |
Weekdays 3 to 10 p.m. Weekend 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
25 |
|
Art Jennings Speed Skating Oval |
260 Elizabeth St. |
Weekdays noon to 10 p.m. Weekends 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
100 |
|
Clergue Park Skating Trail |
10 East St. |
Weekdays noon to 10 p.m. Weekends 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
100 |
Holiday hours will be 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. from Dec. 26, 2020 – Jan. 3, 2021.
For more information, follow the city’s Facebook page or contact Public Works at 705-759-5201 or the Community Development and Enterprise Services Department at 705-759-5310. The City thanks citizens for their cooperation and patience during this time and encourages responsible use of these facilities within the guidelines provided.