Skating In The Park

Watching the 1994 Olympics I dreamed of skating like some hybrid ballerina-swan across the ice à la Oksana Baiul. Following those Olympics, my sister, best friend, and I begged to take ice skating lessons. While my sis and her pal breezed through waltz jumps, and even a single lutz, I stuttered across the ice dragging my toe pick to slow down.

For all those who once dreamed, or are keeping the dream alive, of skating to glory, a new Huntsville tradition returns to Big Spring Park this week: Skating in the Park 2013!

Skate Downtown

Brought to you by the Huntsville Museum of Art the popular Skating in the Park 2013 returns Thursday, November 21st for its sophomore edition. Read about the inaugural Skating in the Park here. In case you’re wondering if you’ve missed a new downtown ice rink, don’t worry; you haven’t.

Skating in the Park 2013 is a special outdoor 50-by-70-foot ice rink behind the Huntsville Museum of Art and right beside The Tinsel Trail (opening November 29th). Read about The Tinsel Trail and more Huntsville 2013 Holiday Attractions in our 2013 Holiday Guide.  AND Skating in the Park 2013 is in downtown Huntsville for a limited time so take my advice and go while it’s here!

Time to Skate

Ready to skate? Skating in the Park will open to the public Thursday, November 21, 2013 at 3:00pm and run through January 5, 2014. New this season also are a few additional theme nights. Check back soon for details.

Got relatives in town for the holidays? You can take them skating! The rink is in session for Thanksgiving Day and it will also be open on Christmas and New Year’s Day, as well. In addition to extended hours and themed nights patrons will also receive half price museum admission with a skate ticket. (And you definitely should check out the new out-of-this world sci-fi and fantasy exhibit from Donato Giancola)

Skating in the Park 2013 Hours and Admission

Skating in the Park 2013 opens Thursday, November 21, 2013 and runs through January 5, 2014. 

Skating in the Park 2013 Hours:

• Monday-Thursday: 2 – 10pm
• Friday: 2pm- 12am
• Saturday: 10am – 12am
• Sunday: 12pm – 8pm

Admission:

• $10 per person to skate
• $3 to rent skates
• Groups of 10 or more: $8 per person.
• Visitors may also use their own ice skates.
• A $100 rewards punch card pass is available with one free skate and rental after 12 punches with the card diners also receive a 10% discount at Pane e Vino restaurant.

Light concessions and outdoor restroom facilities will be available. The Foundation Board of the Huntsville Museum of Art organizes the ice skating rink as a museum fund-raiser.

Event Information: Skating in the Park 2013

Dates: Thursday, November 21, 2013 – January 5, 2014
Hours:

• Monday – Thursday: noon to 10 p.m.
• Friday: noon to 12 a.m.
• Saturday: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.
• Sunday: noon to 8 p.m

Location: Big Spring Park, behind the Huntsville Museum of Art
Cost: $10 per person to skate and $3 to rent skates

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