Groundbreaking at Prospect Park Rink
A bunch of news outlets covered the groundbreaking at the new skating rink in Prospect Park, which will replace the old Wollman Rink. $54 million of the total $70 million needed has been raised for the project, which includes a LEED-certified green building, two outdoor skating rinks, and the restoration of the original landscape design….
A bunch of news outlets covered the groundbreaking at the new skating rink in Prospect Park, which will replace the old Wollman Rink. $54 million of the total $70 million needed has been raised for the project, which includes a LEED-certified green building, two outdoor skating rinks, and the restoration of the original landscape design. Five acres will also be added to the lake as well as three adjacent acres of park land. This is scaled back from last year’s plan, which included “rooftop recreation.” Despite that, and despite the shortage of funds, those involved feel confident the plans will pull through. Says Prospect Park Alliance spokesman Eugene Patron, “We’re confident that the rest of the money will be coming in. We have great momentum here.
Long Awaited Groundbreaking Held for Lakeside [Brooklyn Eagle]
Pols Hail New Prospect Park Skating Rink [Brooklyn Paper]
When I was in grade school, but certainly after Kennedy was shot.
DIBS, When was the last time you went ice skating?
Finally, a place where there won’t be strolloers in your way.
Wow, it looks beautiful!
The ice / water had better be fair trade and cruelty free too. Otherwise I’m going to call myself an investigative journalist and write a piece in the Brooklyn Paper exposing the corruption of the park officials and their power-hungry back room deals.
I hear they’re using a solar powered tractor to skim the ice.
Organic water is absolutely critical DIBS. I simply will not skate there unless it’s certified organic.
I had goose liver pate on ice.
You ever seen a goose on ice????