I hate winter.
Among the top marks against it is the biting cold that coops me up when I so want to get out and exercise. No more walking the cityscape, no more visiting parks, no more riding my bikes at least until late March. So what is there to do in these dismal, gray months for a body starved for the endorphins of aerobic exercise? A couple years ago I found the answer--ice skating. I come here a couple times a month when old fart winter is being a jerk.
I've also done the Easton location but this one is closer to me. They have a few times a week when skating is open to the public. The noon skates are the best value at $4 plus retail skates if you need it. Friday Night Meltdown is the most popular event, and the most expensive at $10 includes skates. I like day time openings as it is less busy, for I am not the most graceful person on ice. ( truth be told, my skating would better be described as a loooong slip.)
Now these are not regular hours; check the website for scheduling. This place is mainly for hockey where high school's match up, and amateur adult leagues drop the pucks. So public skates are scheduled around the games. They also have skate classes for those who don't want to learn the hard way.
The rink is well maintained and large; music is played, general pop disco and dance tunes are the usual choices. The skates attract a nice variety of skill sets from novice to mastery, and age groups from children to elderly.
Ice skating also makes a great date night; I have always gotten "I had a great night" text after an ice skating date. It is the endorphins. Being active is always a primo courting idea.
If you are an active person with the winter blues, this is the place to come. read more