Public Ice Time Now on Sale for Spring Break

March 7, 2005 (No. 20) - The Vancouver Park Board's public ice skating rinks are offering reduced rates for hourly bookings just in time for spring break. Bookings are now being accepted for rentals from March 19th through April 1st at the low cost of $99 per hour. The sale is perfectly timed for special spring break activities including hockey, ringette, broomball and Easter skating parties.

To book ice rentals that require no staff supervision or skate rentals phone 604-257-8124. For rentals requiring staff and skate rentals phone the rinks listed below.

Britannia Rink: 604-718-5836 (call for all bookings)
Kitsilano & Kerrisdale Rinks: 604-257-8122
Riley & Sunset Rinks: 604-718-5865
Killarney Rink: 604-718-8218
Trout Lake Rink: 604-257-6965
West End Rink: 604-718-5859

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For further information, contact: Cynthia Thandi at 604-257-8124.

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation maintains 200 parks and 40 major facilities throughout the City of Vancouver. The Park Board's mission is to provide, preserve and advocate for parks and recreation services to benefit people, communities and the environment.