Pershing Square's Downtown on Ice Opens 2009-2010 Season
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Members of the Los Angeles Ice Theater perform at the opening of the 2009-2010 Downtown on Ice season at Pershing Square.
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES — The first of Downtown's two outdoor ice rinks had its official opening this morning, as Pershing Square's Downtown on Ice returned for its 12th season. The ice is open seven days a week through January 18, 2010.
An hour on the 90 foot by 50 foot sheet of ice is $6, plus $2 for skate rental.
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Councilwoman Jan Perry joined Recreation and Parks General Manager John Kirk Mukri in commemorating the opening.
Both Villaraigosa and Mukri made comments that seemed to be aimed at Downtown's other ice rink, the LA Kings Holiday Ice at L.A. Live. The Mayor noted that the Pershing Square was the city's largest outdoor rink, while Mukri made a point of emphasizing that it was also the cheapest.
The L.A. Live rink opens December 3, with one hour of skating running $10 (including rental).
Hours for the Pershing Square rink are 12pm to 10pm, Monday through Thursday, and 10am to 10pm Friday through Sunday. Special holiday hours from December 18 to January 10 will have the rink open from 10am to 10pm every day. On Thanksgiving, the rink will open at 2pm.
More information, including a schedule of live entertainment, can be found on the Pershing Square website.
Natalie DeJohn on November 22, 2009, at 08:35PM – #1
Yes! I'm so excited for ice skating! I can't wait.
JJ Jones on November 28, 2009, at 09:37AM – #2
What a glorious day that was downtown with everyone enjoying the festivities. It was a real treat to join in the LA culture with palms and sun for Thanksgiving and to ring in the holiday season! Thanks, LA! JJ Jones (The Human Snow Globe)
fire wilson on December 16, 2009, at 07:09PM – #3
every winter season, i go through the same thing, year after year. i can't seem to find any ice skate stores, not big five or even the sports chalet. and i don't want to buy skates on line, because i need to try them on. and i don't mean the target or wal mart type of skates, i mean , fairly middle of the road, type . friends tell me even the pro shops at the rink, only order the skates. can someone fill me in on this> thanks.