Feeling the heat: Melting ice prompts Regina to close some outdoor rinks

The Rink on Wascana isn’t the only outdoor skating rink in Regina done in by warm temperatures.

The City of Regina announced Thursday that the recent spell of warm weather is causing the ice to melt at a number of outdoor rinks.

As a result, the city has closed the rinks at Elsie Mironuck (boarded), Eastview (boarded and non-boarded), Glen Elm (boarded), Judge Bryant (boarded and non-boarded), University Park (boarded), W.F. Ready (boarded), Horizon Station (boarded), Stan Oxelgren (boarded) and the Mount Pleasant speed skating oval.

“Residents are urged to stay off these ice surfaces, especially the boarded rinks,” the city said in a release. “The melted ice along the boards has exposed crusher dust and asphalt, posing a safety hazard for skaters.”

Some outdoor rinks remain open to skaters, as do the city’s indoor arenas. A list of the city’s rinks, as well as daily updates on all of the outdoor rinks, can be found here.

According to the release, crews will assess the rinks that are closed on Monday to see if the can be reopened this winter.