Central Commons Park community ice rink opens to Calgarians

It included seven years of development, but the outdoor refrigerated ice rink at University District’s Central Common Park is officially open.

It included seven years of development, but the outdoor refrigerated ice rink at University District’s Central Common Park is officially open.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place Sunday with dignitaries, developers and community members.

The rink is similar to that of Olympic Plaza, across from city hall, but a larger surface.

Flanked by retail stores, restaurants, and just steps from the Alberta Children’s Hospital, developers say they are excited about the future of the area.

“It’s such a special moment for us, it's been long awaited, years in the making,” said Jacqueline Tran, manager of communications and marketing with University of Calgary Properties Group.

“We’ve worked with many collaborators and project teams to make this moment a reality.”