COUNTY News:

The Public Works Department’s Capital Projects & Facilities Division is inviting residents to participate in an online survey to collect community input on various aspects of potential shade structures. This feedback will help inform the decision-making process regarding improvements to the outdoor ice rink. The survey is open until at 11:59 p.m., Jan. 29, 2025.

The County has received feedback from residents highlighting the challenges posed by sun and heat at the outdoor ice rink, which limit its usability. During the winter months, sunlight can melt sections of the ice, creating unsafe skating conditions. In the summer, the rink becomes excessively hot, reducing its potential for roller skating and other activities.

As the County prepares to replace the aging refrigerated floor, this presents an ideal opportunity to reassess the feasibility of adding a shade structure. Such a structure would mitigate these challenges while seamlessly integrating with the new ice rink floor.

The replacement of the refrigerated floor and the potential addition of a shade structure are part of the County’s broader efforts to improve the rink’s ice-making systems.

Additionally, the County is under contract to replace the refrigeration (chiller), which is expected to arrive by the end of spring 2025 and will begin producing ice for the 2025–2026 skating season.

For questions, please call the Public Works Department at 505.662.8150.

Take the survey: Survey Link