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2005 Ice Rink

 

The ice rink measures 120' x 60' (if you include the walls: 121' x 61').  The ice rink officially opened on Wednesday, November 23, 2005 with a skating exhibition performed by the Fort Wayne Ice Skating Club called, "Holiday at Headwaters".  The ice rink officially closed on Wednesday, March 8, 2006. 

Special thanks to:

  • Geoff Paddock, Executive Director of the Headwaters Park Alliance for giving permission to AroundFortWayne.com to follow the project.
  • Mike Holley, Holley Management Inc. for taking the time to talk with AFW and keep us  informed of the unfolding events!
  • Jack Rhinehart, Assistant Rink Manager

 

Building an Ice Rink

Photos of the Lincoln Financial Pavilion construction

 

2005 Photos:

West end  The Headwaters Park East Ice Rink  The Headwaters Park East Ice Rink  The Headwaters Park East Ice Rink with one of the first skaters of the season  The once smooth surface now marked with powder and cuts of the skates  The chiller  The Skate Rental room  The Warming Room

The Concessions Stand in the Warming Room, provided by Mr. G  The banner's in place as the Ice Rink opens  The Fort Wayne Skate Club practices on the Ice Rink  The Zamboni machine is working on the Ice Rink  The Zamboni machine is working on the Ice Rink  The Zamboni machine has finished and a smooth surface is ready for skating

 

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