Visalia to open outdoor ice skating rink for holidays

A temporary outdoor ice skating rink is being installed in downtown Visalia and will be open daily Sunday through Jan. 3.

The Enchanted Ice Garden is a project of the city’s Parks & Recreation Department.

The rink will go up on Main Street at the Garden Street Plaza between Church and Bridge streets.

Open skate admission will be $10 per person, with a $3 skate rental.

Adult admission is free when attending with a child on “Frozen” movie night from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, and on “Star Wars” movie night Dec. 29.

On Wednesday, family night includes a viewing of “A Christmas Story” and costs $5 per person.

New Year’s Eve teen night will be from 8-11 p.m. Dec. 31. Admission is $25 per person.

Tickets to special events can be purchased at the Visalia Parks & Recreation business office in the Anthony Community Center, 345 N. Jacob St.

A skating schedule can be seen at www.liveandplayvisalia.com.

Private rentals for a company party, birthday or family event are available.

Information: (559) 713-4365.

This story was originally published December 15, 2015 at 5:35 PM with the headline "Visalia to open outdoor ice skating rink for holidays."