Ice Rink Opens at Hughes Park

The outdoor ice rink at Hughes Park, 2100 Wilson Ave. SW, is open for skating. The 125 x 65-foot rink was built on the basketball court in the park and is open for recreational use during normal park hours from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The rink is well-lit but is not scheduled or supervised.

"We are thrilled to be able to offer outdoor ice-skating opportunities to the residents and visitors of Hughes Park," said Hashim Taylor, Director of Parks and Recreation. The rink will be available for use by all individuals as long as weather conditions allow. Parks staff is responsible for maintaining the rink and will close it for upkeep as needed. Any changes to the ice rink's availability will be shared on Cedar Rapids Parks & Recreation social media, city webpages, and via the CR News Now text and email alerts.

The City's Rollin' Rec program will be onsite on Wednesdays from 5 - 7 p.m. as well as Saturdays and Sundays from 1 - 3 p.m. When present, Rollin' Rec will have ice skates and a limited number of push trainers available for use by attendees on a first-come first-served basis during these times. The weekly program will run as the weather allows. Free skating is made possible thanks to the support of the Cedar Rapids Parks Foundation.

Other winter sports opportunities include cross-country ski trails at Ellis, Gardner, and Twin Pines Golf Courses; Jones, Noelridge, and Seminole Valley Parks; the Czech Greenway; and the Sac and Fox Trail. The trails are open, marked, and groomed. Sledding hills at Bowman, Jones, and Shawnee Parks are also open during park hours. Call 319-286-5700 for updated winter sports closings based on weather conditions. Visit CityofCR.com/WinterRec for more information.