[NEohioPAL] University Circle Inc Opens The Rink at Wade Oval - only outdoor skating rink in Cleveland

[Alison Bibb]

University Circle Inc. Opens The Rink at Wade Oval
Only outdoor skating rink in the city of Cleveland

 

CLEVELAND (December 1, 2008) - On Sunday, December 7, outdoor skating
returns to University Circle. The Rink at Wade Oval will open to the
public at 1pm as part of University Circle Inc's (UCI) Holiday
CircleFest celebration, and will remain open through Monday, February
16.

 

Sponsored by Target, The Rink at Wade Oval is the only outdoor rink in
the city of Cleveland this winter. With free admission, $3 skate
rentals, and a concession stand, it will also provide families with an
affordable way to have fun. Wade Oval is located at East Boulevard and
Wade Oval Drive, just behind The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland
Museum of Natural History, and Cleveland Botanical Garden.

 

The notion of ice skating amid University Circle's wintry landscape
began in the early 20th century, as Clevelanders were known for lacing
up their skates for winter fun on frozen Wade Lagoon, the body of water
that still stands, but no longer fully freezes, in front of The
Cleveland Museum of Art. 

 

UCI began looking into the possibility of building an outdoor skating
rink in late 2007. "We had some amazing historic photos of people
skating on Wade Lagoon that really inspired us," said Chris Ronayne,
president of UCI. "We want people to be able to come to University
Circle and enjoy it year-round. I can't think of a better way to make
these long Cleveland winters fun than with a skating rink on Wade Oval."

 

The rink itself is made out of an environmentally-friendly polymer, and
will be maintained without using water or electricity. "We're matching
nostalgia with innovation by reintroducing skating to University Circle
with a polymer-based rink system," said Ronayne. "An addition to UCI's
three signature events (Parade the Circle, WOW! Wade Oval Wednesdays,
and Holiday CircleFest), The Rink at Wade Oval is a major component of
our destination marketing campaign to expand on the assets of this truly
unique neighborhood. It's an opportunity to introduce visitors to the
Circle and have fun in the community."

 

Now celebrating its 15th year, Holiday CircleFest is University Circle's
annual open house of lights, music, shopping, and family-friendly
activities. More than 20 University Circle institutions will open their
doors free of charge. 

 

The Rink at Wade Oval is also available as a location for private
parties. For more information about renting the rink, call Sheila
Corrigan at 216-707-5035 or email scorrigan at universitycircle.org.

 

The Rink at Wade Oval is open December 7 through February 16. Regular
hours of operation are: Fridays & Saturdays, Noon - 7pm, Sundays 12pm -
5pm. Special hours during the school holiday break, December 22 -
January 4, Sundays - Wednesdays, noon to 5pm; Fridays and Saturdays,
noon to 7pm. The Rink will be open on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
January 19 and President's Day, February 16, noon to 5pm. Rink hours are
subject to change. For daily rink information, call 216-707-5033 or
visit www.universitycircle.org.


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About University Circle Inc.
University Circle Inc. is the development, service, and advocacy
organization responsible for the growth of University Circle as a
premier urban district and world-class center of innovation in health
care, education, and arts & culture.

 

 

Alison Bibb-Carson

Director of Communications

University Circle Inc.

10831 Magnolia Drive

Cleveland, Ohio 44106

216.707.5034 office

216.926.3911 mobile

www.universitycircle.org <mailto:msalon at universitycircle.org> 

 

 

 

Find Yourself in the Circle!

 

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