The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s outdoor ice skating rink will open on Wednesday, Dec. 6, as more seasonal temperatures in the 20s, 30s and 40s are expected over a sustained period.
The rink was originally slated to open on Nov. 25, but with temperatures in the 50s and 60s, it was difficult to maintain adequate layers of ice to skate safely, said William Lawlor, assistant vice chancellor for business and finance.
The rink is located just east of 42nd Street, midway between Emile Street and Dewey Avenue on the north side of the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education building. Admission is $7, which includes skates (cash or credit card only — no checks or debit cards).
Anytime the weather is consistently above 50 degrees or there’s a wind-chill of zero degrees or below, the public is asked to first check to see if the rink is open by going to Facebook at www.facebook.com/theiceattheunmc or by calling (402) 559-0697.
Normal hours of operation are:
Monday and Wednesday – noon to 8 p.m.
Friday & Saturday – noon to 10 p.m.
Sunday – noon to 8 p.m.
The rink is closed Tuesday and Thursday for UNMC student broomball and curling leagues. The rink will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The rink will be open through Feb. 4.
Free parking is available in Lot 15 (surface lot on 40th Street between Dewey & Emile streets) located on the north and east sides of the Student Life Center.
This year, the 24-hour UNMC Skate-a-thon for Parkinson’s will begin on Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. and end Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. It will mark the eighth consecutive year that UNMC has hosted the 24-hour event that raises money for Parkinson’s research at UNMC and assists families dealing with Parkinson’s. More details will be forthcoming.
For more information about the rink, go to https://www.unmc.edu/cfhl/activities-events/skating.html or contact Candace Peteler at candace.peteler@unmc.edu or (402) 559-5192.
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