The Meridian Township Parks & Recreation Department is excited to offer another outdoor recreation opportunity for families and people of all ages. Beginning Friday, November 19, the new outdoor ice rink located at the Marketplace on the Green pavilion (1995 Central Park Drive, Okemos) will be open and available for public use. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on Friday, November 19 at noon. 

“Traditional ice rinks are difficult to maintain throughout the winter months, due to unpredictable temperatures,” stated LuAnn Maisner, Director of Parks and Recreation.  “This artificial ice rink will provide a consistent opportunity for outdoor fun this winter! This surface is slower than real ice, but overall provides the same experience.” 

The Parks & Recreation Department are also accepting skate donations for use by the general public. Skates may be dropped off at the Parks & Recreation Office (2100 Gaylord Smith Court, Haslett) and will be kept in a lending box for use at the rink.  The rink will be open seven days a week from dawn to 9:00 pm daily. This rink is available for open public skating only.  Due to safety concerns, hockey is not permitted.

For more information, call 517.853.4640 or email parksandrecreation@meridian.mi.us.