REDMOND, OR -- Thanks to the return of winter weather, Redmond's = ice rink opens to the public Saturday, December 2nd, at 2 p.m. It's located on Seventh Street, betwee SW Deschutes and Evergreen Avenues. 

The 4,000-square foot rink operates seven days a week, through March, weather permitting. Skate rentals are available 3-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 2-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2-9 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $2 with your own skates, $6 with skate rental.

Free skate is open for those with their own skates Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.,  and Friday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. During those times, the ice surface may not be groomed and ther rink closes if there's snow on the rink, the ice is too soft or other safety hazards exist. 

More information is available at the Redmond Area Parks and Rec website. 

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