MINNEAPOLIS — After announcing tentative plans to close multiple public skating rinks across Minneapolis, the parks and rec board for the city have amended their plans.
Previously, to address a $1.5 million funding gap, the board announced the number of ice rinks would be slashed from 22 to 17 and recreation center hours would be reduced at several locations over two years.
On Friday, board members decided Windom NE will have general skating and one hockey rink restored. Two broomball and a general skating rink will open at Logan Park and Van Cleve Park will host one hockey, one broomball and one general skating rink.
Some rinks in the city will be closed this winter. Webber NSP and Powderhorn rinks remain closed for 2024-2025 and the board plans to evaluate closing three rinks in 2025-2026.
In a letter, the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board said sites are chosen based on rink construction costs, rental fees for warming houses and the challenges of maintaining the rink ice.
The board has until Dec. 10 to finalize the list of rink closures, ahead of the finalization of the City of Minneapolis' budget.
