Location of parks the city will build an outdoor rink in - if you ask them.

News 100 blueBy Staff

October 8, 2016

BURLINGTON, ON

 

If you live close to one of the parks listed below and have children that want a real Canadian experience – listen up. There is an opportunity to get out of the house at night and do something only real Canadians get to do – and that is water an outdoor rink and freeze your buns at the same time.

rinks-graphicThe 10 city parks that have a water supply suitable for winter watering:

• Brant Hills Park (2 rinks possible)
• LaSalle Park
• Sherwood Park
• Bridgeview Park
• Nelson Park
• Tansley Woods Park
• Central Park
• Orchard Park
• Ireland Park
• Sheldon Park

Residents can suggest other park locations provided the site is suitable and they are willing to take on the water supply at their own expense.

The city is encouraging neighbours to come together this winter to maintain a natural outdoor ice rink in their local park. Applications for the Neighbourhood Rink program are available now on www.burlington.ca/neighbourhoodrink.

Here is how the program works
Applicants can choose from 10 city parks that have a dedicated water supply or another local park without a water supply.

City staff will then install rink boards in each requested park. As the colder weather arrives, each neighbourhood group will flood the rinks to get them ready for a first skate.

Groups looking to organize a neighbourhood rink will need a minimum of six people from their community to maintain the rink. Applications are due by Nov. 1, 2016.

For more information, visit www.burlington.ca/neighbourhoodrink, email skating@burlington.ca or call 905-335-7600, ext. 6454.

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