Residents excited about the Sochi Olympics don’t have much snow to practice their freestyle and downhill skiing, but they can take some turns on Reno’s Rink on the River.
The city’s rink is open until Feb. 2 at the corner of Virginia and First Streets in downtown Reno.
City of Reno Recreation Manager Andy Bass says the rink has been very popular this winter, since Washoe County students had three weeks off on the new schedule for the holiday break.
“The ice has been in the best condition it’s ever been because of the cold nights we’ve been having. The lack of snow in the mountains has also drawn more people to the rink for something to do,” he said.
The City’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services staff has already sold more than 22,000 rounds of skating this year, and the skating season is not over.
Bass says the rink has surpassed last year’s profit of more than $74,000.
For information on rink rates, skate rentals and hours of operation, go to Reno.gov.
