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Outdoor Rink Update - February 2nd, 2023

Outdoor Rinks at the Sullivan Rink of Dreams (Legion Park) and Sergeant Howard Slate Park (Village Creek) are open. Work on the outdoor rink at Caruso Park is underway. Thanks to the Fire Department and Recreation Staff for their continued efforts on these spaces.

With milder temperatures set to arrive on Sunday through Tuesday, please watch for updates on the status of all rinks.

Please remember to share the rink space with all users to ensure everyone can have a safe and enjoyable time.

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Outdoor Rink Update - January 31st, 2023

The Arnprior Fire Department will be flooding the outdoor rinks at Sergeant Howard Slater Park (Village Creek) and the Sullivan Rink of Dreams (Legion Park) beginning at 8:30pm this evening. Both rinks will be closed effective 8:30pm and are expected to re-open by Wednesday morning at 8:00am. We ask the public to remain off the ice surfaces during this period of time.

Work on the outdoor rink at Caruso Street Park will commence later this week. 

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Arenas to Re-open Ahead of Schedule on January 25

The Nick Smith Centre will reopen both its arenas January 25th after repairs to its refrigeration systems were completed ahead of schedule.

“Both ice surfaces remained intact and the repairs went smoothly which has helped significantly reduce our downtime,” said Graeme Ivory, Director of Recreation. “We are grateful to our partners at CIMCO for their extraordinary efforts and to recreation and public works staff for their swift action.”

User groups are being updated of the favourable news that...

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Nick Smith Centre Arenas Close; Expected to Re-Open February 1

Nick Smith Centre Arenas Close Due to Significant Damage to Refrigeration System; Staff Hope to Have Arenas Back Running for February 1

For Immediate Release
January 22, 2023

ARNPRIOR, ON – Major damage to the refrigeration system at the Nick Smith Centre has forced the closure of both arenas for an estimated period of 10 days.

All users groups are being informed of the situation and staff are working with neighbouring arenas in an effort to find available ice times. All games and practices for...

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Outdoor Rinks Update – January 19th, 2023

The Town is happy to announce that the Sullivan Rink of Dreams located at Legion Park (100 Edey Street) is now open for public skating. The outdoor skating rink is open daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM (weather permitting) and the lights are on between 4:30 PM and 9:30 PM.

The outdoor rink at Sergeant Howard Slater Park is expected to open this coming weekend (January 20th and 21st, 2023). Staff are continuing to work on the ice quality at this location and ask that the public remain off these...

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