Alpena announced the opening of an outdoor ice rink at Mich-e-ke-wis Park. The ice rink will be open for skating from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. daily. Below is a set of guidelines to follow when using the rink and will be posted at the rink.

In the event of snow, the ice rink will not be immediately cleared. It could be 12 to 24 hours after the snow stops before the rink can be cleared.

City officials thanked the Alpena City Fire Department and the City of Alpena’s Department of Public Works for making the ice rink possible again this year.

GUIDELINES:

Skaters and spectators are deemed to have knowledge of and assume the inherent risks involved with ice skating. These include but are not limited to injuries from collisions or contact with other individuals on the ice surface, injuries from falls, injuries from equipment that may cause injury during routine activities. Skaters and spectators assume all risks and danger of personal injury arising from or related to ice skating on the Mich-E-Ke-Wis Park ice rink- including but not limited to – being injured by ice skates, ice skaters, spectators, or objects in and around the rink.

– All vehicles must stay in designated parking areas. No parking on the grass.

– Be respectful of other skaters using the rink to include individual skaters and games.

– The City of Alpena is not responsible for accidents. Skate at your own risk.

– No sticks or puck/ball play allowed on ice unless no other skaters are present.

– Games that require sticks, pucks, or balls must be discontinued when other skaters arrive. Use of helmets is encouraged.

– The City of Alpena is not responsible for items stolen from or left near the rink.

– While on ice, skaters are not allowed to carry children.

– No running, tomfoolery, shenanigans, or unruly behavior. No abusive, disrespectful, or profane language.

– Skating in a manner that endangers or interferes with other skaters’ safety or pleasure is prohibited. The City of Alpena reserves the right to ask anyone to leave the ice or the building at any time for any reason.

– Pass or overtake carefully. Roughness, excessive speeding or weaving through other skaters is prohibited.

– Throwing snowballs or objects of any kind is prohibited.

– No pets of any kind permitted on ice.

– No smoking on ice or within the park.

– Please use caution entering and exiting the ice.

To report any problems, contact the City of Alpena Harbormaster and Parks Coordinator at 989-354-1734.