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A skating rink in the southeastern corner of Central Park was first proposed in 1945. [5] In 1949, philanthropist Kate Wollman (1869–1955) [6] donated $600,000 for the rink's construction to commemorate her family. [1] She is the great-aunt of Henry and Richard Bloch, co-founders of H&R Block. [7]
The present roller rink was "designed" circa 1992. [5] [clarification needed] It became the Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center in 1996, which may have been the year it was purchased by United Skates of America, Inc., who are credited with revitalizing the property.
Following the city's termination of all contracts with the Trump Organization in early 2021, CAI took over the operations of the nearby Central Park Carousel and plans were made to transform Wollman rink's warm season into other activities operated by other concessions. [5] Albert Zamperla died in November 2022. [6]
A U.S. Figure Skating Adult National Gold Medalist and U.S. Figure skating coach, Gibson will perform from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Nov. 16 on the Devon Ice Rink. Santa pictures at Penn Square Mall When ...
In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and state limitations, Six Flags Great America, Six Flags New England and Six Flags Discovery Kingdom operated Holiday in the Park Lights!. The event was specifically a light show only, with no rides operating. At Six Flags Great America, the park also ran shows during the event. [15] [16] [17] [18]
At Bryant Park, Christmas is in the air — even if the air is a balmy 80 degrees. Temps in the city hit 80 on Wednesday and 74 degrees Thursday, but that didn’t stop people from ice skating and ...
There was a roller coaster, a tea cup ride, a swing ride, and many other attractions including a large swimming pool, some circus acts, and fireworks. [2] A common suggestion in ads of the time was to "make a date to roller skate" at Carlin's roller rink. [2] Carlin's park also held all night dance parties with live bands. [2]
Children from the Boys & Girls Club of El Paso skate down the ice-skating rink at the Break the Ice Party for the sixth season of WinterFest Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. The Rink hours: Monday ...